Matthew Wright, Corporate Vice President, Economists Incorporated to Speak at KC’s Perspectives on Innovation, Information Exchange, and Antitrust in a Global Context
New York, NY, June 01, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Matthew Wright, Corporate Vice President, Economists Incorporated will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Perspectives on Innovation, Information Exchange, and Antitrust in a Global Context.” This event is scheduled for August 28, 2012 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET).
For further details, please visit:
http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2012_Antitrust_2012.html
About Matt Wright
Matt Wright is a Principal and Corporate Vice President at Economists Incorporated. Dr. Wright’s work as a consultant has included analysis of mergers, vertical restraints, price-fixing claims, monopolization, damages, price discrimination, and intellectual property matters. He has experience in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, ocean shipping, cable programming, music rights, tobacco, food industries, electronic equipment, and a variety of branded consumer goods.
Dr. Wright has provided economic testimony on antitrust liability, damages, Robinson-Patman, and intellectual property matters. Dr. Wright has also represented clients before the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and the European Commission. Prior to joining Economists Incorporated, Dr. Wright served for seven years as an economist with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. Dr. Wright has served as a technical advisor on competition policy to six foreign governments.
About Economics Incorporated
Founded in 1981, Economists Incorporated (www.ei.com) is a premier economic consulting firm in the fields of law and economics, public policy, and business strategy. EI offers expert consulting and testifying services in the context of litigation, arbitration, proposed mergers and acquisitions, regulatory hearings, and business planning. EI’s clients include legal counsel, businesses, trade associations, government agencies, and multilateral organizations.
EI economists hold advanced degrees from leading universities, and many have held senior positions in government agencies. EI economists have the academic credentials and practical experience required to devise competitive strategies, conduct rigorous analysis for litigation, and formulate public policy. Throughout its existence, EI has established a reputation for delivering consistently high-quality economic analysis while participating in path-breaking and high-profile antitrust, commercial litigation, and regulatory matters. EI has offices in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco.
Event Synopsis:
Recent government challenges of proposed and consummated mergers and enforcement actions and investigations against companies engaged in price fixing or exclusionary contracting have taken antitrust scrutiny to new levels. In a complex and dynamic economy, the issues can involve intellectual property rights, investments in innovation, and relationships with distributors and customers.
The Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of key experts and thought leaders to help companies understand and manage the antitrust risks and issues that they may encounter before they embark on an acquisition strategy or a contract negotiation with key customers, distributors, and suppliers. In a two-hour LIVE webcast, speakers will provide an in-depth analysis of the key antitrust issues of the day and their implications. Panelists will also discuss how companies can effectively deal with potential antitrust scrutiny and provide practical guidance on how companies can remain in compliance with the antitrust laws.
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
For further details, please visit:
http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2012_Antitrust_2012.html
About Matt Wright
Matt Wright is a Principal and Corporate Vice President at Economists Incorporated. Dr. Wright’s work as a consultant has included analysis of mergers, vertical restraints, price-fixing claims, monopolization, damages, price discrimination, and intellectual property matters. He has experience in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, ocean shipping, cable programming, music rights, tobacco, food industries, electronic equipment, and a variety of branded consumer goods.
Dr. Wright has provided economic testimony on antitrust liability, damages, Robinson-Patman, and intellectual property matters. Dr. Wright has also represented clients before the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and the European Commission. Prior to joining Economists Incorporated, Dr. Wright served for seven years as an economist with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. Dr. Wright has served as a technical advisor on competition policy to six foreign governments.
About Economics Incorporated
Founded in 1981, Economists Incorporated (www.ei.com) is a premier economic consulting firm in the fields of law and economics, public policy, and business strategy. EI offers expert consulting and testifying services in the context of litigation, arbitration, proposed mergers and acquisitions, regulatory hearings, and business planning. EI’s clients include legal counsel, businesses, trade associations, government agencies, and multilateral organizations.
EI economists hold advanced degrees from leading universities, and many have held senior positions in government agencies. EI economists have the academic credentials and practical experience required to devise competitive strategies, conduct rigorous analysis for litigation, and formulate public policy. Throughout its existence, EI has established a reputation for delivering consistently high-quality economic analysis while participating in path-breaking and high-profile antitrust, commercial litigation, and regulatory matters. EI has offices in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco.
Event Synopsis:
Recent government challenges of proposed and consummated mergers and enforcement actions and investigations against companies engaged in price fixing or exclusionary contracting have taken antitrust scrutiny to new levels. In a complex and dynamic economy, the issues can involve intellectual property rights, investments in innovation, and relationships with distributors and customers.
The Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of key experts and thought leaders to help companies understand and manage the antitrust risks and issues that they may encounter before they embark on an acquisition strategy or a contract negotiation with key customers, distributors, and suppliers. In a two-hour LIVE webcast, speakers will provide an in-depth analysis of the key antitrust issues of the day and their implications. Panelists will also discuss how companies can effectively deal with potential antitrust scrutiny and provide practical guidance on how companies can remain in compliance with the antitrust laws.
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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1.800.578.4370
www.knowledgecongress.org
Therese Lumbao, Director
Account Management & Member Services
tlumbao@knowledgecongress.org
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