John R. Morris, Principal, Economists Incorporated to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s FERC's Anti-Market Manipulation Event
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John R. Morris, Principal, Economists Incorporated will speak at its webcast entitled, “FERC's Anti-Market Manipulation: Enforcement and Compliance Issues to Watch Out.”
New York, NY, September 28, 2019 --(PR.com)-- This event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (ET).
For further details, please visit: https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/fercs-anti-market-manipulation/
About John R. Morris
Dr. John R. Morris is a leading expert on competition and price formation in energy industries. He has provided competition studies and testimonies concerning many of the largest electric utility and natural gas mergers during the past 20 years. He also provided expert testimony in some of the most complicated energy cases during that span, including allegations of market power in California during 2000/2001 and allegations that Energy Transfer Partners manipulated natural gas prices at the Houston Ship Channel in 2005.
While working at the Federal Trade Commission (1985–1991), Dr. Morris worked on over a dozen natural gas pipeline matters, including Occidental Petroleum’s purchase of MidCon, Arkla’s purchase of Entex, and Panhandle Eastern’s acquisition of Texas Eastern. In addition, he provided expert testimony for the Federal Trade Commission in West Texas Transmission L.P. v. Enron Corp. et al.
About Economists Incorporated
EI is a premier consulting firm in the fields of microeconomics, law and economics, public policy, and business strategy. Our Sr. Economists, Vice Presidents, Sr. Vice Presidents and Principals hold Ph.D.’s from top universities such as MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, U.C. Berkeley, Yale and the University of Chicago. EI operates globally from offices in Washington, DC, San Francisco and Tallahassee.
Abstract
Fraud and market manipulation has been the top enforcement priority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) since the passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Currently, the FERC continues to investigate and bring enforcement action against companies engaging in energy market manipulation, investigations and proceedings.
Thus, it is imperative for energy companies and other businesses to monitor the developments in this area of law and to ensure that their compliance programs are up to date. Moreover, a strong internal compliance program can also help reduce risks and potential business perils.
In this Live Webcast a seasoned panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present to the audience an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as the recent developments in FERC’s Anti-Market Manipulation. Speakers will also present enforcement and compliance issues surrounding this significant topic.
Key topics include:
Energy Market Manipulation – Overview
FERC Investigation
Recent Cases Interpreting the Statute of Limitations
FERC’s Enforcement Program
Outlook
About The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group 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: http://theknowledgegroup.org/.
For further details, please visit: https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/fercs-anti-market-manipulation/
About John R. Morris
Dr. John R. Morris is a leading expert on competition and price formation in energy industries. He has provided competition studies and testimonies concerning many of the largest electric utility and natural gas mergers during the past 20 years. He also provided expert testimony in some of the most complicated energy cases during that span, including allegations of market power in California during 2000/2001 and allegations that Energy Transfer Partners manipulated natural gas prices at the Houston Ship Channel in 2005.
While working at the Federal Trade Commission (1985–1991), Dr. Morris worked on over a dozen natural gas pipeline matters, including Occidental Petroleum’s purchase of MidCon, Arkla’s purchase of Entex, and Panhandle Eastern’s acquisition of Texas Eastern. In addition, he provided expert testimony for the Federal Trade Commission in West Texas Transmission L.P. v. Enron Corp. et al.
About Economists Incorporated
EI is a premier consulting firm in the fields of microeconomics, law and economics, public policy, and business strategy. Our Sr. Economists, Vice Presidents, Sr. Vice Presidents and Principals hold Ph.D.’s from top universities such as MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, U.C. Berkeley, Yale and the University of Chicago. EI operates globally from offices in Washington, DC, San Francisco and Tallahassee.
Abstract
Fraud and market manipulation has been the top enforcement priority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) since the passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Currently, the FERC continues to investigate and bring enforcement action against companies engaging in energy market manipulation, investigations and proceedings.
Thus, it is imperative for energy companies and other businesses to monitor the developments in this area of law and to ensure that their compliance programs are up to date. Moreover, a strong internal compliance program can also help reduce risks and potential business perils.
In this Live Webcast a seasoned panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present to the audience an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as the recent developments in FERC’s Anti-Market Manipulation. Speakers will also present enforcement and compliance issues surrounding this significant topic.
Key topics include:
Energy Market Manipulation – Overview
FERC Investigation
Recent Cases Interpreting the Statute of Limitations
FERC’s Enforcement Program
Outlook
About The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group 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: http://theknowledgegroup.org/.
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Thomas LaPointe, Jr., Executive Director
646-844-0200
www.theknowledgegroup.org
Therese Lumbao, Director
Account Management & Member Services
tlumbao@knowledgecongress.org
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