Jonathan Borck, Vice President, Analysis Group, Inc. to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Live Webcast

New York, NY, October 26, 2017 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jonathan Borck, Vice President, Analysis Group, Inc. will speak at a webcast entitled: How to Effectively Use Statistical Sampling in Class Action Litigation: Tips and Strategies in 2017 Live Webcast.” This webcast is scheduled on Thursday, Nov 16, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (EST)

Event Summary:

With the increasing number of complex class action litigation cases, courts and parties involved are beginning to see the growing importance of using statistical evidence to effectively and efficiently prove class certification.

Join a panel of key thought leaders and seasoned professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group as they bring the audience to a road beyond the basics of effectively using Statistical Sampling in Class Action Litigation and as they delve into the depth-analysis of the current trends and developments surrounding this significant topic. Speakers will also provide the audience with practical tips and strategies to avoid lawsuits.

Key topics include:

· Statistical Sampling Framework
· The Use of Statistical Sampling in Class Action
· The Legal Landscape of Statistical Sampling
· Scope and Considerations
· Limits of Statistical Sampling
· Challenges to the Use of Statistical Sampling
· Strategies for Leveraging Statistical Evidence
· Tyson Foods Inc. v. Bouaphakeo: A Recap

About Jonathan Borck

Dr. Jonathan Borck specializes in the application of economics and statistics in the areas of finance, antitrust economics, and energy and environment. Dr. Borck has assisted clients in all phases of the litigation process, including in class action litigation matters, and has supported expert witnesses in their preparation of reports and other testimony. His work in finance has included analyzing the performance of mortgages and mortgage-backed securities, and designing and critiquing statistical sampling methodologies to detect defects in the mortgage underwriting process. In antitrust economics, he has investigated the impacts of anticompetitive behavior on prices and profit. His work in energy and environment has included the analysis of state and federal climate policies, natural gas markets, recycling, the value of water, and damages from environmental contamination. Dr. Borck was an adjunct lecturer in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School for four years and has taught economics and statistics at Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard College, and Northeastern University.

About Analysis Group, Inc.

Analysis Group is one of the largest private economics consulting firms, with more than 800 professionals across 13 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since 1981, we have provided expertise in economics, finance, health care analytics, and strategy to top law firms, Fortune Global 500 companies, and government agencies worldwide. Our internal experts, together with our network of affiliated experts from academia, industry, and government, offer our clients exceptional breadth and depth of expertise.

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts 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.