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Analysis Group Energy Consultants Discuss Financial Incentives for Electric Utilities in “Electricity Daily”

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:36:29 GMT

Managing Principal Susan Tierney and Vice President Paul Centolella were featured in the Electricity Daily article, “Do utilities need financial incentives to invest in power grid infrastructure?” (May 17, 2013).

EVENT: 8/24/2013 - Analysis Group Sponsors Annual Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology and Therapeutic Risk Management

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:55:21 GMT

Event: 29th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology and Therapeutic Risk Management (ICPE)
Host: International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology
Location: Montreal, QC
Description: Researchers from Analysis Group’s Health Care Consulting practice have been invited to present at the firm-sponsored 29th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology. Our professionals will deliver seven poster presentations on a number of medical conditions, including diabetes, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and venous thromboembolism.
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Analysis Group Health Care Consultants Present at 2013 ISPOR Conference

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:05:43 GMT

Members of Analysis Group’s Health Care practice will moderate a podium session, give five podium presentations, and exhibit 24 posters at the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) 18th Annual International Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 20-22, 2013.

EVENT: 5/17/2013 - Affiliate Edward Snyder, Managing Principal Pierre Cremieux Discuss Global Antitrust Enforcement at ALEA Annual Meeting

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:45:50 GMT

Event: 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Law and Economics Association (ALEA)
Host: American Law and Economics Association
Location: Nashville, TN
Description: Yale School of Management Dean and Analysis Group affiliate Edward Snyder and Analysis Group Managing Principal Pierre Cremieux present their coauthored paper on antitrust enforcement in the European Union and the United States.
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EVENT: 5/21/2013 - Analysis Group Sponsors Harvard M&A Roundtable on Acquisition Types, Activism

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:18:37 GMT

Event: Harvard M&A Roundtable
Host: Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation
Location: Cambridge, MA
Description: This roundtable discussion brings together the country’s leading experts on mergers and acquisitions. The event features panel sessions related to two broad topics: friendly and hostile acquisitions, and hedge fund and shareholder activism. Read more about Analysis Group’s M&A practice.
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Managing Principal Susan Tierney Receives Leadership Award from New England Women in Energy and the Environment

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:10:17 GMT

New England Women in Energy and the Environment recently honored Managing Principal Susan Tierney with the 2013 Leadership Award at the organization’s annual awards gala in Boston.

Vice President Paul Hibbard Discusses Renewable Energy Markets on New Hampshire Public Radio

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:45:09 GMT

In the New Hampshire Public Radio feature “Connecticut Law Could Be Good for Northern Pass, Bad for N.H. Biomass” (May 2, 2013), Analysis Group Vice President Paul Hibbard and other energy experts discuss a proposed Connecticut law that would allow hydro power to be purchased as part of renewable energy requirements.

EVENT: 5/20/2013 - Analysis Group Sponsors NECA/CPES New England Energy Conference

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:02:19 GMT

Event: 20th Annual New England Energy Conference & Exposition
Host: Northeast Energy & Commerce Association and the Connecticut Power & Energy Society
Location: Groton, CT
Description: This two-day conference will examine the often contradictory policy goals and energy strategies at play in New England. Attendees will hear the views of an array of distinguished speakers, including a keynote speech by Stephen R. Connors, Director of the Analysis Group for Regional Energy Alternatives at MIT’s Laboratory for Energy and the Environment.
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CP III Rincon Towers Receives Favorable Decision in Breach of Contract Matter

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:32:11 GMT

A judge in the San Francisco Superior Court of California ruled that Analysis Group client CP III Rincon Towers Inc. (Carmel Partners) correctly and rightfully foreclosed on a real estate development project in 2010.

Managing Principal Alan White Speaks on the Economics of Opioid Abuse at Annual RADARS System Scientific Meeting

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:19:48 GMT

Analysis Group Managing Principal Alan White outlined a payer perspective on opioid abuse at the annual Researched Abuse, Diversion, and Addiction-Related Surveillance (RADARS) System Scientific Meeting in the Washington, D.C. area on April 18, 2013.

Academic Affiliate R. Glenn Hubbard Cited in Favorable Tax Shelter Decision

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:39:10 GMT

The United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana decided in favor of the U.S. Department of Justice in a tax shelter matter involving Chemtech Royalty Associates L.P. (Chemtech), a limited partnership and special purpose entity created by Dow Chemical Company.

Vice President Evan Schouten Participates in Bundling Panel at Spring 2013 ABA Antitrust Section Meeting

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:17:41 GMT

Analysis Group Vice President Evan Hoffman Schouten outlined economic concerns related to product bundling – the practice by which a firm may sell two or more products together at a price that is different from what the sum of the prices would be if the products were sold separately – in a panel discussion at the Spring meeting of the ABA Antitrust Section.

Analysis Group Promotes Five Consultants to Managing Principal, Principal

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:40:13 GMT

Analysis Group announces the promotion of Mark Howrey and Alan White to Managing Principal; and George Kosicki, David Sosa, and Robert Vigil to Principal.

Analysis Group Research on Parkinson’s Disease Featured in “Movement Disorders” Journal

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:24:41 GMT

The study was designed to model the course of Parkinson’s disease and describe the economic consequences of slowing its rate of progression in patients.

EVENT: 5/18/2013 - ISPOR 18th Annual International Meeting

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:30:09 GMT

Event: ISPOR 18th Annual International Meeting
Host: International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)
Location: New Orleans, LA
Description: Analysis Group health care consultants will moderate one session, present five podium presentations, and exhibit 24 posters at the 2013 ISPOR Annual International Meeting. They will present research on treatment patterns and cost-of-illness studies, and discuss topics such as diabetes, melanoma and other cancers, lupus, depression, schizophrenia, pain management, and opioid abuse, as well as workplace productivity loss, comparative effectiveness, and health care resource utilization. Analysis Group is a sponsor of the event. Visit us at Booths #3015/3016.

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Top Victory Electronics Receives Favorable Decision in Patent Infringement Matter

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:41:20 GMT

Analysis Group was retained by O’Melveny & Myers LLP and the Dacus Law Firm in Hitachi Consumer Electronics Co. Ltd. and Hitachi Advanced Digital Inc. v. Top Victory Electronics (Taiwan) Co. Ltd., et al., a patent infringement lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Marshall Division).

Analysis Group Consultants, Affiliate Explore the Impact of the Regulatory Environment on IT Entrepreneurship

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:32:22 GMT

Managing Principal Laurits Christensen, Manager Greg Rafert, and Analysis Group affiliate and Harvard Business School professor Joshua Lerner provide new insights into the key drivers of IT entrepreneurship in the white paper, “The Impact of the Regulatory Environment on IT Entrepreneurship in the U.S. and EU.”

$176 Million in Damages Awarded to Tyco Healthcare Group

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:48:55 GMT

A judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut recently awarded Analysis Group client Tyco Healthcare Group LP (currently known as Covidien PLC) damages of $176 million in a patent infringement lawsuit involving Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc., a unit of Johnson & Johnson.

EVENT: 5/8/2013 - Managing Principal Susan Tierney Receives 2013 New England Women in Energy and the Environment Leadership Award

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:25:42 GMT

Event: 2013 New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) Awards Gala
Host: NEWIEE
Location: Boston College Club, Boston, MA
Description: NEWIEE honors Dr. Tierney with the 2013 Leadership Award in recognition of her professional achievements, commitment to excellence, and positive example for women in the energy industry.
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Analysis Group Consultants, Affiliate Robert Stavins Coauthor Report on the Economic Effects of Mandatory Energy Labeling for Buildings

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:53:19 GMT

The research examines the extent to which mandatory energy labeling for commercial properties results in reduced energy use.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Comcast

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:17:46 GMT

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Comcast Corporation in Caroline Behrend et al. v. Comcast Corporation, an antitrust lawsuit alleging monopolization in the Philadelphia cable television market.

EVENT: 4/2/2013 - CEO Martha Samuelson Speaks at New York City Bar Association Antitrust Committee Meeting on e-Books Litigation

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:16:53 GMT

Event: New York City Bar Association (NYCBA) Antitrust & Trade Committee Meeting
Host: NYCBA
Location: Jones Day; New York, N.Y.
Description: Ms. Samuelson participates in a panel discussion on antitrust litigation involving e-books. The speakers analyze recent cases and government settlements, and examine the role of most-favored nation clauses in these matters.

EVENT: 3/28/2013 - Vice President Justin Works Discusses Biopharmaceutical Innovation at 2013 Partnering For Growth Forum

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:39:58 GMT

Event: Partnering For Growth Forum
Host: Iowa Biotech Association and Iowa Innovation Corporation
Location: Ankeny, Iowa
Description: Mr. Works presents “Innovation in the Biopharma Pipeline” at this annual event for Iowa businesses and entrepreneurs. His session explores a recent Analysis Group report analyzing new biopharmaceutical products and treatments in development.
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EVENT: 8/25/2013 - Analysis Group Sponsors Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management Conference

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:29:37 GMT

Event: 29th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology and Therapeutic Risk Management
Host: International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology
Location: Montreal, QC
Description: Analysis Group is pleased to sponsor the 29th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management, which will bring together practitioners in the pharmaceutical, health care, and health insurance industries, as well as government and academia.
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Vice President Paul Hibbard Testifies on Natural Gas and Electric Grid Coordination

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:48:25 GMT

Vice President Paul Hibbard testified at the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Energy and Power hearing, “American Energy Security and Innovation: The Role of Regulators and Grid Operators in Meeting Natural Gas and Electric Coordination Challenges” (March 19, 2013).

EVENT: 6/12/2013 - Managing Principal Tasneem Chipty Participates in NYSBA Class Action Program

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:42:25 GMT

Event: N.Y. State Bar Association (NYSBA) Antitrust Section, Class Action Committee Meeting
Host: Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP
Location: New York City
Description: Dr. Chipty participates in the panel discussion “Antitrust Class Actions: Injury and Damages in the But-For World.” Other panelists include Ankur Kapoor of Constantine Cannon LLP, and Hollis L. Salzman of Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi LLP.

EVENT: 3/20/2013 - Managing Principal Tasneem Chipty Presents at NYSBA Antitrust Section Meeting

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:46:47 GMT

Event: N.Y. State Bar Association (NYSBA) Antitrust Section Meeting
Host: Hogan Lovells LLP
Location: New York City
Description: Dr. Chipty discusses Caroline Behrend et al. v. Comcast and the class certification issues raised in the case.
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EVENT: 5/20/2013 - Analysis Group Sponsors New York City Bar Association's Annual White Collar Crime Institute

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:23:36 GMT

Event: White Collar Crime Institute
Host: New York City Bar Association
Location: New York, NY
Description: Analysis Group is pleased to sponsor the White Collar Crime Institute, a comprehensive full-day program that will explore the critical developments that have characterized this new era of white collar enforcement. The keynote speakers include Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., Manhattan District Attorney and Loretta E. Lynch, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
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Vice President James Rosberg, Manager Eric Korman Discuss the Use of Managerial Accounting Data in “Today’s General Counsel”

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:05:10 GMT

In the Today’s General Counsel article “Caution Required when Using Managerial Accounting Data in Court” (February/March 2013), Analysis Group Vice President James Rosberg and Manager Eric Korman take a pragmatic approach in explaining the issues that attorneys may face when using cost accounting data in court.

Manager Anna Meyendorff Discusses Fracking in “The New York Times”

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:19:05 GMT

In the New York Times article “The Facts on Fracking” (March 13, 2013), Analysis Group Manager Anna Meyendorff and Pennsylvania State University Professor Susan Brantley assess the risks and benefits of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” a drilling process that allows natural gas companies to access methane gas trapped underground.

Academic Affiliate Joel Steckel, Analysis Group Consultants Release White Paper on Use of Consumer Surveys in Intellectual Property Cases

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:38:58 GMT

In “Is It Worth Anything? Using Surveys in Intellectual Property Cases,” the authors discuss the relevance and prevalence of consumer surveys in trademark and patent infringement matters, with a focus on the use of conjoint analysis.

EVENT: 4/10/2013 - Vice President Evan Schouten To Present at Upcoming ABA Antitrust Section Spring Meeting

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:32:07 GMT

Event: American Bar Association Antitrust Section Annual Spring Meeting
Host: American Bar Association
Location: Washington, D.C.
Description: Vice President Evan Schouten will participates as a panelist in the session “Little Joy or Guidance for Bundling Discounters,” on Thursday, April 11, at 8:15 a.m. at the 2013 ABA Antitrust Section Annual Spring Meeting. She will be joined by attorneys from Microsoft, Schnader Harrison & Lewis LLP, Hillard Shadowen LLC, and Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to address the disagreement among courts and regulators on the proper legal standard for bundled pricing, and the appropriate competitive and economic considerations involved.
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Analysis Group Energy Consultants Study CEO Perceptions of California Energy Policies

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:36:46 GMT

An Analysis Group team, including Vice Presidents Paul Hibbard and Andrea Okie, and Managing Principal Susan Tierney, partnered with the Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) Institute to study how California business leaders view the state’s energy policies.

Managing Principal Susan Tierney Speaks at Tufts- and MIT-Hosted Energy Conferences

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:12:27 GMT

Managing Principal Susan Tierney participated in two recent energy conferences hosted by Tufts University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Analysis Group Energy Consultants’ Study Featured in “Portsmouth Herald” Article on Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:30:36 GMT

An economic study by Analysis Group energy consultants was recently cited in the Portsmouth Herald and Seacoast Online article, “RGGI move expected to generate $2.2 billion” (February 17, 2013).

EVENT: 5/1/2013 - Affiliate Joel Steckel Discusses Surveys and Market Research in Patent and Trademark Infringement

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:41:45 GMT

Event: AIPLA 2013 Spring Meeting
Host: American Intellectual Property Law Association
Location: Seattle, WA
Description: Analysis Group expert and NYU Stern School of Business marketing professor Joel Steckel will be a presenter at the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s 2013 Spring Meeting. In “What’s the Damage? An Update on Patent and Trademark Damages,” Professor Steckel will discuss the role that surveys and market research play in assessing damages in patent and trademark infringement cases. He will be joined by moderator Justin Nelson of Susman Godfrey LLP, Robert Payne of LaRiviere Grubman & Payne LLP, and Dawn Hall of FTI.
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Analysis Group Antitrust Experts File Amicus Curiae Brief Regarding Reverse Payment Settlements

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:16:05 GMT

A group of prominent antitrust economists and consultants, including several Analysis Group professionals and academic affiliates, on February 28, 2013, filed an amicus curiae – or friend of the court – brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in regard to Federal Trade Commission v. Actavis Inc. et al.

Analysis Group Study on the Economic Burden of Depression Surpasses 1,000 Scholarly Citations

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:10:55 GMT

Analysis Group’s landmark study on the societal costs of clinical depression, led by Managing Principal Paul E. Greenberg, has surpassed 1,000 citations, according to Google Scholar, and is one of the most frequently cited health economics articles to appear in medical literature.

EVENT: 3/12/2013 - Managing Principal Carla Mulhern Participates in Practicing Law Institute Deposition Panel

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:24:18 GMT

Event: Taking and Defending Depositions 2013
Host: Practicing Law Institute
Location: New York City
Description: Managing Principal Carla Mulhern participates in a panel discussion on expert depositions along with Kimo Peluso of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP, and Jack Stern of Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP.
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EVENT: 2/28/2013 - Senior Advisor Genia Long Gives Keynote Address at BioTech Pharma Symposium

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:20:34 GMT

Event: BioTech Pharma Symposium 2013
Host: Colorado BioScience Association
Location: Denver, Colorado
Description: Senior Advisor Genia Long presents “The Biopharmaceutical Pipeline: Evolving Science, Hope for Patients” as the keynote address at this annual symposium for biotech professionals working in academia, government, and industry.
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Affiliate Roger Ware Discusses Two-Sided Markets in ABA Teleseminar

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:01:20 GMT

Professor Ware and several other panelists explored the economic and litigation issues associated with multisided markets in the United States and Canada.

Analysis Group Welcomes New Affiliates, Announces Staff Promotions

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:46:33 GMT

Analysis Group announces the promotions of professional staff and welcomes six new affiliates to the firm.

Managing Principal Paul Greenberg Named to “Law360” Life Sciences Editorial Advisory Board

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:39:26 GMT

Managing Principal Paul Greenberg has been named to Law360’s 2013 Life Sciences Editorial Advisory Board. Law360 is an online newswire for business lawyers.

Analysis Group Consultants, Affiliate Discuss the Impact of Food Safety Concerns on Prices Received by Agricultural Producers in FDLI’s Update

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:27:22 GMT

The authors note that food safety incidents have led to class action litigation by producers over depressed prices, and that such litigation is likely to increase as traceability in the food supply continues to improve.

Managing Principal Susan Tierney Quoted in NBC News Story on Smart Energy Grid

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:24:44 GMT

Managing Principal Susan Tierney was quoted in the NBC News web article “Not just a Super Bowl problem: Blackouts show need for smart grid, experts say.”

Vice President Todd Schatzki, Affiliate Robert Stavins Examine Potential Economic Risks of California’s GHG Cap-and-Trade Program

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:51:31 GMT

Vice President Todd Schatzki, Ph.D. and Harvard University professor and Analysis Group affiliate Robert Stavins have released a white paper as part of an ongoing series that assesses the economic and regulatory impacts of a suite of climate policies being undertaken in California, a state that many consider a test bed for other parts of the United States and the world considering the adoption of similar policies.

Analysis Group Study on Accident Risk in People with Diabetes Cited in “The New York Times”

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:45:49 GMT

A study on the associations between hypoglycemia and the risk of accidents among people with type 2 diabetes conducted by Analysis Group health care consultants has been published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.

Leadership: Taking the Long View

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:28:00 GMT

CEO Martha Samuelson shares her perspectives on values, managing growth, and developing the next generation of consultants in an interview with Yale SOM Dean Edward Snyder.

President and CEO Martha Samuelson Shares Leadership Insights at Yale Leaders Forum

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:27:26 GMT

In a wide-ranging discussion with Yale School of Management Dean Edward A. Snyder, Analysis Group President and CEO Martha Samuelson shared her perspectives on leadership, talent development, and organizational growth, as well as trends in the economic consulting industry, at the Leaders Forum at Yale University’s School of Management (January 22, 2013).

EVENT: 5/17/2013 - Analysis Group Sponsors Annual Industrial Organization Society Conference

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:59:08 GMT

Event: 11th Annual International Industrial Organization Conference
Host: Industrial Organization Society (IOS)
Location: Boston, MA
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Vice President Paul Hibbard’s Study of New England’s Wholesale Energy Market Cited in Platts.com Article

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:19:14 GMT

Research on New England’s wholesale energy markets conducted by Vice President Paul Hibbard was the focus of the recent Platts.com article “ISO-NE Eyes Impact of Possible Market Changes” (January 29, 2013).

Analysis Group Health Care Researchers’ Gout Study Published in “American Journal of Therapeutics”

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:14:19 GMT

A study on therapy patterns for patients with chronic gout conducted by Analysis Group health care researchers has been published in the American Journal of Therapeutics (November 2012).

Morpho Detection Inc. Receives Favorable Damages Award in Chemical Detector Patent Infringement Matter

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:17:53 GMT

A federal jury in the Eastern District of Virginia (Norfolk Division) awarded Analysis Group client Morpho Detection Inc. nearly $2 million in damages in a patent infringement matter involving trace chemical detector technology.

Analysis Group Study on Sickle Cell Disease Featured in “Hematology Times” Article

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:32:50 GMT

An Analysis Group study on sickle cell disease conducted by Vice President Francis Vekeman and Managing Principal Mei Sheng Duh, along with researchers from Washington University in St. Louis and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, was featured in a recent issue of Hematology Times.

EVENT: 1/30/2013 - Managing Principal Pierre Cremieux Speaks at New York City Bar Association (NYCBA) Program on Bundling and Exclusive Dealing

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:29:45 GMT

Event: NYCBA Antitrust & Trade Committee Meeting
Host: NYCBA
Location: Jones Day; New York, N.Y.
Description: Managing Principal Pierre Cremieux participates in a panel discussion about the economic and antitrust concerns associated with bundling and exclusive dealing practices. Other panelists are Jay Fastow, a partner at Dickstein Shapiro LLP, and Scott Martin, a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP.

Managing Principal Susan Tierney Authors Energy Chapter for National Climate Assessment

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:03:29 GMT

Managing Principal Susan Tierney was a convening lead author on the third National Climate Assessment, which was released for public comment on January 11, 2013.

EVENT: 3/14/2013 - Analysis Group Sponsors USC Law IP Institute

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:58:41 GMT

Event: 2013 Intellectual Property Institute
Host: USC Gould School of Law
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
Description: Analysis Group is sponsoring the USC Gould School of Law Intellectual Property Institute, an annual conference that focuses on emerging issues and best practices in patent, copyright, trademark, and related fields. The conference features many prominent speakers and panels, including a keynote address by Federal Circuit Chief Judge Randall R. Rader. Managing Principal Jeffrey Kinrich serves on the Institute’s Planning Committee.
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Analysis Group Releases Report on Biopharmaceutical Pipeline Innovation

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:11:47 GMT

Analysis Group has released a report that reviews and analyzes the current biopharmaceutical pipeline. The report, “Innovation in the Biopharmaceutical Pipeline: A Multidimensional View,” was coauthored by Senior Advisor Genia Long and Vice President Justin Works, who note that the current pipeline of new products and treatments in development reflects diverse clinical research programs across many different therapeutic areas.

Vice President Paul Hibbard Discusses Potential Price Effects from Implementing Revised RGGI Model

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:05:38 GMT

Analysis Group Vice President Paul Hibbard recently shared draft analysis of the electricity bill impacts of proposals to change the emissions cap under the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) climate cap-and-trade program.

SEMINAR: 1/17/2013 - Analysis Group Report on Biopharmaceutical Innovation Featured on PhRMA Webinar

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:43:46 GMT

Event: Exploring the Biopharmaceutical Pipeline
Host: Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
Description: Senior Advisor Genia Long participates in a PhRMA-hosted webinar to discuss a new Analysis Group report and provide insights on new treatments for U.S. patients in the biopharmaceutical pipeline. She is joined by John Lechleiter, Eli Lilly CEO and PhRMA chairman, and John Castellani, PhRMA president and CEO, to share recent findings and discuss how to ensure a favorable environment for innovation. The report, which is being covered in several media outlets, reveals that more than 5,400 potential new medicines are in the pipeline, including 1,800 for rare diseases.

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Energy Report Examines the Benefits and Costs of Targeted Infrastructure Replacement Programs

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:17:57 GMT

In the recently released report, "Summary of Quantifiable Benefits and Costs Related to Select Targeted Infrastructure Replacement Programs," Vice President Paul Hibbard and Associate Craig Aubuchon present the results of a dynamic analysis of the benefits and costs associated with implementing utility programs to accelerate the replacement of aging and leaking natural gas distribution system infrastructure.

EVENT: 1/19/2013 - Managing Principal Susan Tierney Participates in "Energy All-Stars: What's Our Energy Future" Panel

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:24:34 GMT

Event: Energy All-Stars: What's Our Energy Future
Host: U.S. Department of Energy
Location: Washington, D.C.
Description: Managing Principal Susan Tierney speaks at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) event, “Energy All-Stars: What's Our Energy Future.” She is on a panel of six energy leaders that also includes Antonio Villaraigosa, mayor of Los Angeles; Jennifer Granholm, former governor of Michigan; and television personality Bill Nye the Science Guy.
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Managing Principal Susan Tierney Discusses Emerging Energy Issues with Members of Congress, Department of Energy

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:38:32 GMT

As part of a recent Congressional Research Service seminar with incoming members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Managing Principal Susan Tierney discussed emerging issues in the energy sector with a focus on natural gas and electricity issues.

Managing Principal Paul Greenberg Participates on ABA Panel on Off-Label Pharmaceutical Promotion

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:02:18 GMT

Managing Principal Paul Greenberg will be an expert panelist in “Off-Label Promotion of Pharmaceuticals: Application of the False Claims Act and Consumer Protection Act to Promotional Strategies,” an online seminar sponsored by the ABA Antitrust Section’s Health Care and Pharmaceuticals Committee (January 11, 2013).

Managing Principal Marc Van Audenrode Interviewed in “Businessweek” Article on Maple Syrup Wars

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:09:24 GMT

Managing Principal Marc Van Audenrode was interviewed in the Bloomberg Businessweek article, “The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist,” which examines factors involved in the theft of six million pounds of syrup, worth $18 million dollars, from the Federation of Québec Maple Syrup Producers’ Global Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve.

Analysis Group Affiliate Iain Cockburn Participates in Joint FTC/DOJ Workshop on Patent Assertion Entities

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:41:48 GMT

Boston University School of Management professor and Analysis Group affiliate Iain Cockburn participated in a recent workshop on patent assertion entity (PAE) activities, hosted by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.

CEO Martha Samuelson, Coauthors Recap Most-Favored Nation Workshop in ABA Antitrust Newsletter

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:14:46 GMT

Analysis Group President and CEO Martha Samuelson and Vice Presidents Nikita Piankov and Brian Ellman wrote an article for the ABA Antitrust Section Joint Conduct Committee’s Fall 2012 E-Bulletin outlining a workshop focused on antitrust policy and the enforcement of most-favored nation (MFN) clauses.

EVENT: 1/22/2013 - President and CEO Martha Samuelson Speaks as Part of the Yale Leaders Forum

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:15:42 GMT

Event: Leaders Forum
Host: Yale School of Management
Location: New Haven, CT
Description: President and CEO Martha Samuelson participates in the Yale School of Management Leaders Forum, a lecture series that allows top executives and officials to share insights with students.
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Patent Bundling and Royalty Payments

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:02:42 GMT

The authors discuss the economics of assessing potential royalty payments in infringement matters in which “bundled” patents are at issue.

When Price-Fixing Is Alleged

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:01:07 GMT

An overview of the data sources and statistical screens that economic experts can use in the early stages of a government investigation into possible collusion

When “All Natural” May Not Be

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:58:43 GMT

In this Q&A, affiliate Joel Steckel and Managing Principal Laura Stamm discuss how to evaluate potential damages in false advertising suits involving claims of "all natural."

Forum, Winter 2013: Issues in False Advertising

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:55:17 GMT

A closer look at false advertising claims associated with “all natural” products; plus articles on royalties and bundled goods, and the analyses used when price-fixing is alleged.

EVENT: 1/28/2013 - Vice President Paul Centolella Teaches Workshop on Demand Response and Participates in Panel on Microgrids at DistribuTECH Conference

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:47:32 GMT

Event: DistribuTECH Conference & Exhibition
Host: PennWell Corporation
Location: San Diego, CA
Description: Together with other industry veterans, Mr. Centolella teaches a course on demand side management, which focuses on the applications, challenges, regulations, markets, technology, and policy for the next generation in grid modernization. In addition, he serves as a panelist to address the opportunities and barriers associated with implementing microgrids to achieve specific energy objectives.
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EVENT: 1/28/2013 - Vice President Paul Centolella Joins Power Conference Panel on Preparing for Disruptive Events

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:16:55 GMT

Event: Electric Light & Power Executive Conference
Host: PennWell Corporation
Location: San Diego, CA
Description: Given the increasing number and severity of unexpected weather events, there is growing pressure on regulators and utility operators to minimize the impact that power outages have on customers. The panel examines the cost of power interruptions to customers, whether utilities should take steps to invest in a more durable grid, and the cost of developing a reliable infrastructure.
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EVENT: 1/11/2013 - Managing Principal Paul Greenberg Participates on ABA Panel on Off-Label Pharmaceutical Promotion

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:06:21 GMT

Event: Off-Label Promotion of Pharmaceuticals: Application of the False Claims Act and Consumer Protection Act to Promotional Strategies
Host: ABA Antitrust Section Health Care and Pharmaceuticals Committee
Location: Washington, D.C.
Description: Managing Principal Paul Greenberg presents as part of a panel of legal and economic experts on off-label drug promotion during a program sponsored by the ABA Antitrust Section. Panel experts discuss False Claims Act and Consumer Protection Act litigation, provide an overview of how possible violations arise, and take part in a question-and-answer session.
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“Journal of Medical Economics” Publishes Research, Insights from Analysis Group Health Care Consultants

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:45:29 GMT

Several research studies conducted by members of Analysis Group’s Health Care Consulting Services practice were recently featured in the Journal of Medical Economics, a peer-reviewed publication of the pharmacoeconomics and health care research community.

Academic Affiliate Robert Gibbons, Vice President Stephen Cacciola Release Research on Potential Efficiencies from Cloud Computing

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:37:28 GMT

MIT Sloan School of Management professor and Analysis Group academic affiliate Robert Gibbons and Vice President Stephen Cacciola, Ph.D., have released a white paper examining the potential effects of cloud computing adoption on productivity and business processes in organizations.

Energy Consultants Discuss Outcomes of Demand Response in Capacity Markets

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:27:59 GMT

In the Electricity Journal article “Demand Response in Capacity Markets: Reliability, Dispatch and Emission Outcomes” (November 2012), Analysis Group Vice President Paul Hibbard, Manager Andrea Okie, and Associate Pavel Darling examine the role that demand response (DR) mechanisms may play in evolving capacity markets, and DR’s potential impact on power system dispatch and emissions.

Vice President Paul Centolella Explores Use of Incentives to Ensure Reliable Power Grid

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:36:46 GMT

In the article, “Incentive Regulation for Grid Reliability Helps Close Investment Gap” (NEMA electroindustry, November 2012), Vice President Paul Centolella considers growing concerns regarding the reliability of our aging U.S. electric infrastructure and the role that incentive regulation may play in supporting modernization of the existing power grid.

Managing Principal Lau Christensen, Affiliate Josh Lerner Present Research on VC Investment in Cloud Computing

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:15:52 GMT

Mr. Christensen presented at the annual meeting of Intertic, an international think tank on innovation and competition. Professor Lerner discussed the research at the annual meeting of the Toulouse Network for Information Technology.

Analysis Group Study on Sickle Cell Disease To Be Featured at American Society of Hematology Conference

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:24:40 GMT

A recent study on sickle cell disease conducted by Senior Economist Francis Vekeman and Managing Principal Mei Sheng Duh, Sc.D., along with a researcher from Washington University in St. Louis and several researchers from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, will be featured at the 54th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition in December.

Affiliate Walter Thurman’s Research on Pollination Markets Profiled in the “Charlotte Observer”

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:48:15 GMT

Analysis Group academic affiliate Walter Thurman’s recent study on the economics of beekeeping was profiled in the Charlotte Observer (“Rising Rates for Rent-a-Bees,” October 21, 2012).

Canadian Telecom Regulator Turns Down Bid by BCE to Acquire Astral Media

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:33:51 GMT

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has rejected telecommunications conglomerate Bell Canada Enterprises’ (BCE, Inc.) proposed $3.4 billion takeover of Astral Media, Inc. According to Canadian media, the deal was one of the biggest takeover bids ever submitted to the CRTC.

Managing Principal Susan Tierney Honored at New England Clean Energy Council Event

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:46:12 GMT

Analysis Group Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney received the Hall of Fame award from the New England Clean Energy Council for outstanding achievements in accelerating the region’s clean energy economy.

National Research Council Releases Report on Grid Reliability

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:27:03 GMT

The U.S. electric power delivery system is vulnerable to terrorist attacks that could cause more damage to the system than natural disasters have, according to a report issued recently by the National Research Council (NRC).

Affiliate Sebastian Edwards Receives Award from Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:16:49 GMT

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association recently presented Analysis Group affiliate and UCLA Professor Sebastian Edwards with the 2012 Carlos Diaz-Alejandro Prize.

Analysis Group Consultants Assist Special Counsel to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on OUI Cases

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:02:06 GMT

Analysis Group consultants provided analytical support to R.J. Cinquegrana, special counsel to the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) of Massachusetts, in his comprehensive review of cases involving allegations of operating under the influence (OUI) of drugs and alcohol.

Harvard Statistician Jun S. Liu Becomes Analysis Group Affiliate

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:10:58 GMT

Dr. Liu has provided consulting to leading multinational pharmaceutical manufacturers and has served as a principal investigator in numerous National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health programs.

Analysis Group Ranks First in Large Company Category in “Boston Globe” 2012 Top Places to Work Poll

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:06:16 GMT

Analysis Group, Inc., has ranked first in the “large company” category in the Boston Globe 2012 “Top Places to Work” in Massachusetts poll, based on input from employees. The firm has appeared in the poll the past five years.

Firm Ranks First in Large Company Category in “Boston Globe” Top Places to Work Poll

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:54:18 GMT

Analysis Group was recognized for providing employees with mentoring, grad school support, and other training and development opportunities.

EVENT: 11/15/2012 - Analysis Group Cosponsors New England Clean Energy Council Event

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:44:39 GMT

Event: The 5th Annual Green Tie Gala
Host: New England Clean Energy Council
Location: Boston, MA

Description: Analysis Group is cosponsoring this annual celebration of accomplishments and milestones in the clean energy field. The event features a keynote address by the Honorable Peter Shumlin, governor of Vermont, and an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding achievements in accelerating New England’s clean energy economy. Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney is receiving an award.
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Vice President Evan Schouten Summarizes Government Workshop on Most-Favored Nation Clauses for ABA’s “The Price Point”

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:43:29 GMT

In the article, she outlines multiple panels from the daylong workshop, in which experts from academia, law, and business offered their perspectives on MFNs and the pro- and anticompetitive effects of such contract agreements.

Managing Principal Mei Sheng Duh Appointed Visiting Scholar at Harvard School of Public Health

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:21:08 GMT

Managing Principal and Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Mei Sheng Duh was recently appointed to the role of Visiting Scholar at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Digital River, World Travel Holdings Receive Favorable Damages Decision in Patent Infringement Matter

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:19:25 GMT

The plaintiff, DDR Holdings, LLC, had filed suit against Analysis Group clients Digital River, Inc., and World Travel Holdings, Inc., for alleged infringement of two patents related to “private label” website solutions.

EVENT: 1/24/2013 - Analysis Group Sponsors New York State Bar Association Annual Antitrust Meeting and Dinner

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:02:53 GMT

Time: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Event: Annual Antitrust Meeting of the New York State Bar Association
Host: New York State Bar Association
Location: New York, NY
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SEMINAR: 10/25/2012 - Webinar – Vice President Paul Centolella Joins a Panel Discussion on FERC's Order 745

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:09:25 GMT

Event: “How big of an impact did Order 745 have this summer?”
Host: Restructuring Today
Description: A panel of industry experts discuss FERC’s Order 745 and examine the rule's impact on stakeholders, its successes and limitations, and how the order could change the future of markets.
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Gaurav Jetley Promoted to Managing Principal

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:01:29 GMT

Analysis Group announces the promotion of Gaurav Jetley to Managing Principal. Mr. Jetley specializes in merger economics and securities valuation.

EVENT: 11/7/2012 - Analysis Group Sponsors Program on Modern Strategies & Approaches in Consumer Class Action Suits Featuring Managing Principal Bruce Deal

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:07:25 GMT

Event: Modern Strategies & Approaches in Consumer Class Action Suits – NLJ 2012 Complex Litigation Breakfast Series
Host: The National Law Journal
Location: San Francisco, CA
Description: Join Analysis Group Managing Principal Bruce Deal as he and other panelists discuss various perspectives and considerations in consumer class action law suits, including the latest on class certification issues, motions for summary judgment, recent practice trends with respect to limits of discovery, and a breakdown of recent case law.

Panelists include:

Bruce Deal, Managing Principal, Analysis Group
Tammy Webb, Managing Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Steven Weisburd, Partner and Co-chair of Consumer Action practice, Dechert LLP
Judge James Ware (Ret), JAMS (moderator)

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Class Certification Denied in BNY Mellon Securities-Lending Litigation

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:50:02 GMT

The plaintiff had alleged that the defendants had violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) by investing securities-lending cash collateral in allegedly risky notes issued by Lehman Brothers Holdings; and by refusing to sell such notes despite alleged warnings about the lack of liquidity in the credit market and declines in the market value of the investments.

EVENT: 10/9/2012 - Vice President Paul Hibbard Gives the Keynote Speech on the Impact of Compliance and Fuel Prices on Generation Operations and Other Regulatory and Financial Issues

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:37:45 GMT

Event: Electric Generation Landscape Conference
Host: SNL Energy
Location: Chicago, IL
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EVENT: 12/11/2012 - Analysis Group Sponsors Inaugural NYCBA Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:56:06 GMT

Event: NYCBA Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute
Host: New York City Bar Association
Location: New York, NY
Description: Analysis Group is pleased to sponsor the New York City Bar Association’s inaugural Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute, a comprehensive full-day program that will feature presentations on MBS litigation and updates on enforcement in the SEC, PCAOB, CFTC and NYAG’s Office; cross-border securities investigations; the impact of recent Supreme Court proceedings on litigation strategies and tactics; and the use of experts in litigation.
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Vice President Paul Centolella Discusses How Dynamic Pricing Could Improve Power Companies’ Performance, Efficiency

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:04:28 GMT

In “A Pricing Strategy for a Lean and Agile Electric Power Industry” (Electricity Policy.com, September 2012), Mr. Centolella outlines the challenges facing the U.S. power system as it enters another major investment cycle.

EVENT: 10/24/2012 - Managing Principal Susan Tierney and Vice President Paul Hibbard Speak on the Future of New England’s Power Markets

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:20:06 GMT

Event: 11th Annual Power Markets Conference
Host: The Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA)
Location: Westborough, MA
Description: Managing Principal Susan Tierney delivers the keynote address and Vice President Paul Hibbard moderates a panel on the future direction of ISO-New England's strategic planning initiatives.
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Consultants Explore Analyses Used in Mortgage-Based False Claims Act Matters, in Law360 Article

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 08:59:42 GMT

The False Claims Act (FCA), often associated with matters involving the off-label marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, increasingly is being invoked in matters involving financial institutions – and, in particular, in disputes involving the U.S. Federal Housing Administration’s mortgage insurance program.

Galderma Receives Favorable Decision in Patent Infringement Matter

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:42:41 GMT

A judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware ruled in favor of Analysis Group clients Galderma Laboratories, Galderma SA, and Galderma Research and Development in their patent infringement action against Tolmar, Inc.

Analysis Group Opens Beijing Office

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:02:49 GMT

Expanded presence in China will allow for more targeted research, consulting services to multinational pharmaceutical clients.

Analysis Group Opens Office in Beijing

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:54:38 GMT

Analysis Group recently announced that it has established an office in Beijing, China. Analysis Group-Beijing will focus primarily on providing health care research and strategic consulting to the firm’s multinational pharmaceutical clients.

EVENT: 10/4/2012 - Managing Principal Pierre Cremieux Presents Obesity Research at Annual Summit

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:00:52 GMT

Event: 7th Annual Obesity Summit
Host: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Cleveland, OH
Description: At the Annual Obesity Summit, Managing Principal Pierre Cremieux discusses the health economics of obesity.
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Analysis Group Consultants Contribute Chapters to Litigation Handbook

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:42:46 GMT

Several Analysis Group consultants have contributed their research and insights to the fifth edition of the Litigation Services Handbook: The Role of the Financial Expert (August 2012, Wiley).

Analysis Group Sponsors Energy, Careers Discussion with N.H. Senator Jeanne Shaheen

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:53:20 GMT

Moving U.S. energy policy forward and “transitioning to clean, alternative energy sources is critical to our national, environmental, and economic security,” said the Honorable Jeanne Shaheen, senator for New Hampshire, at a recent networking event.

EVENT: 9/20/2012 - Analysis Group Sponsors 2012 Competition Law Conference

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:16:32 GMT

Event: 2012 Annual Competition Law Fall Conference
Host: Canadian Bar Association
Location: Quebec, Canada
Description: The conference luncheon, sponsored by Analysis Group, features a keynote address from Melanie L. Aitken, Commissioner of Competition for the Competition Bureau, Canada.
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SEMINAR: 10/30/2012 - Webinar – Affiliate Roger Ware Participates in an ABA Panel Discussion on Recent Developments in Two-Sided Markets in the US and Canada

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:18:53 GMT

Host: The American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Antitrust Law
Description: The Canadian Competition Bureau has recently brought cases that raise two-sided market issues. In the US, issues related to two-sided markets have arisen in new areas, such as the investigation of Google.

Analysis Group affiliate Roger Ware and panel members discuss the legal and economic issues associated with these recent cases, comparing the approaches taken in the US and Canada and in different industries.

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EVENT: 9/24/2012 - Analysis Group Sponsors Annual MIT Industrial Organization Workshop Series

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:30:39 GMT

Event: MIT Industrial Organization Workshop Series
Host: MIT
Location: Cambridge, MA
Description: Analysis Group is pleased to sponsor the MIT Industrial Organization Workshop Series for the fall semester. The series features biweekly presentations by antitrust economists and academics on a range of IO and antitrust topics.
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Article on Most-Favored Nation Clauses Cites Panel Moderated by Analysis Group’s Martha Samuelson

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:01:38 GMT

The panel “MFNs: From Theory to the Real World” was one of several sessions in a daylong public workshop on most-favored nation clauses hosted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice.

Vice President Todd Schatzki, Affiliate Rob Stavins Assess Potential Impacts of California Climate Policies

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:32:30 GMT

In a series of white papers, the researchers explore the economic and regulatory impacts of a suite of climate policies being undertaken in California, a state that many consider a test bed for the potential adoption of policy changes across other parts of the United States.

EVENT: 10/30/2012 - Vice President Paul Centolella Moderates a Panel Discussion on Smart Grid

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:22:06 GMT

Event: Advanced Energy B2B Conference & Expo
Host: Advanced Energy Economy Ohio
Location: Columbus, OH
Description: Leading utilities and industry experts discuss approaches to modernizing the power system.
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EVENT: 10/3/2012 - Vice President Paul Centolella Joins a Panel Discussion on New Approaches to Regulation for a Modern Grid

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:17:38 GMT

Event: General Electric Executive Forum: The 21st Century Grid: An Integrated Framework for a Modernized Energy Infrastructure
Host: GE Digital Energy
Location: Markham, ON
Description: This panel session will explore the innovation dilemma facing regulated utilities, identify alternative regulatory strategies such as performance-based ratemaking, and consider recent case studies. The goal of the panel will be to develop a common set of principles that GE and its customers can promote to regulators in advance of building out a modern grid for the 21st century.

EVENT: 10/2/2012 - Vice President Paul Centolella Participates in a Panel Discussion on Regional Electricity Markets

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:09:25 GMT

Event: OPSI 8th Annual Meeting
Host: Organization of PJM States, Inc.
Location: Chicago, IL
Description: The panel will discuss the PJM Regional Transmission Organization’s Reliability Pricing Model and potential reforms of the electric capacity market.
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EVENT: 4/11/2013 - Managing Principal Eric Wu, Academic Affiliate Gordon Liu Participate in China Outcomes Research Summit Session on Value-Based Health Care

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:36:35 GMT

Event: 3rd Annual China Outcomes Research and Evidence Based Medicine Summit (CORE)
Host: VitalStrategic Research Institute
Location: Shanghai, China
Description: Managing Principal Eric Wu presents “Application of innovative HEOR methods in health technology assessment” and participates in a panel discussion on the value of health care to consumers, industry leaders, and policy makers at this annual conference. Other panelists include Shanlian Hu, of the Health Economic Research Institute’s Shanghai Health Bureau, and David Grainger, senior director of global public policy at Eli Lilly. Peking University Professor and Analysis Group Affiliate Gordon Liu also presents “Health Policy, Economics, and Technology Assessment in China” at the conference.
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Analysis Group Study Selected for a Platform Presentation at National Sickle Cell Disease Conference

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:30:52 GMT

Research conducted by Managing Principal Mei Sheng Duh, Ph.D., Senior Economist Francis Vekeman, and Manager Christine Bieri will be the subject of an oral presentation at the 40th annual convention of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, September 25 to 29 in Baltimore, Md.

Analysis Group Repeats in Top 10 of Vault’s 50 Best Consulting Firms to Work For

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:30:58 GMT

For the third consecutive year, Analysis Group, Inc., is one of Vault.com’s top 10 consulting firms in the country to work for, based on input from consultants.

Professor Gordon Liu Joins Analysis Group as Academic Affiliate

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:18:11 GMT

Professor Gordon Liu, a leading expert on health and development economics, health policy reform, and pharmaceutical economics in China, and a key figure in Chinese health care reform efforts, has joined Analysis Group as an academic affiliate.

EVENT: 9/25/2012 - Analysis Group Sickle Cell Research to be Presented at Industry Conference

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:11:10 GMT

Event: 40th Annual Convention of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA)
Host: SCDAA
Location: Baltimore, MD
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EVENT: 9/17/2012 - Senator Jeanne Shaheen Discusses Energy Issues in New England

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:03:50 GMT

Event: Meeting of the New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE)
Host: Analysis Group and NEWIEE
Location: Boston, MA
Description: Analysis Group President and CEO Martha Samuelson, Managing Principal Susan Tierney, and Manager Andrea Okie are hosting this address by New Hampshire Senator Shaheen in which she will share her views on the energy industry in New England: where we have been, where we are now, and what she envisions for the future.
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EVENT: 9/10/2012 - Martha Samuelson Moderates Panel Discussion on Most-Favored Nation Clauses

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:53:52 GMT

Event: Joint Workshop of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ)
Host: FTC and DOJ
Location: Washington, D.C.
Description: Analysis Group President and CEO Martha Samuelson participates in this public workshop hosted by the FTC and the Justice Department exploring the competitive concerns raised by most-favored nation clauses (MFN). The panels will examine, among other topics, the legal treatment of MFNs; economic theories concerning MFNs and why they are used; and industry experiences with MFNs. The panelists will include Analysis Group affiliate and Yale University Professor Judith Chevalier.
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Patent Valuation and Damages

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:07:21 GMT

When assessing damages in patent litigation, it is critical to consider factors such as the presence of industry standards and the availability of alternative technologies.

Affiliate Judith Chevalier’s Research on the Manipulation of Online Reviews Featured on Slate.com

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:43:11 GMT

Dr. Chevalier and her coauthors, Yaniv Dover of Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business and Dina Mayzlin of U.S.C.’s Marshall School of Business, examined the extent to which “fakery” occurs with regard to online promotional reviews and the market conditions that encourage or discourage people to post these ratings.

Vice President Paul Hibbard Releases Report on Reliability, Emission Impacts of Generation-Backed Demand Resources

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:38:59 GMT

Mr. Hibbard highlights the potential benefits of demand response to the efficiency and diversity of wholesale electricity markets, and he reviews EPA’s proposal to waive otherwise-applicable emissions-control requirements for stationary engines that back demand response.

Paul Centolella Joins Analysis Group as Vice President

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:12:45 GMT

Mr. Centolella, a former commissioner of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), has joined our Boston office.

EVENT: 7/22/2012 - Vice President Paul Centolella Participates in Panel Discussion on "Pay by the Hour, an in-depth look at Dynamic Pricing"

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:16:52 GMT

Event: The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners 2012 Summer Committee Meetings
Host: National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
Location: Portland, OR
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Affiliate Josh Lerner Speaks at the National Bureau of Economic Research Summer Institute

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:46:57 GMT

At the National Bureau of Economic Research Summer Institute Program on Intellectual Property Policy and Innovation, on July 18, 2012, Analysis Group affiliate Josh Lerner discussed his research analyzing the effects of copyright decisions in the European Union on venture capital investment.

EVENT: 7/18/2012 - Analysis Group Affiliate Josh Lerner Speaks at the National Bureau of Economic Research Summer Institute

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:22:41 GMT

Event: NBER Summer Institute Program on Intellectual Property Policy and Innovation
Host: National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
Location: Cambridge, MA
Description: Josh Lerner discusses his research analyzing the effects of copyright decisions in the European Union on venture capital investment at the NBER’s program on Intellectual Property Policy and Innovation. The work, in which he was supported by Analysis Group, summarized in a paper called “The Impact of Copyright Policy Changes on Venture Capital Investment in Cloud Computing Companies,” relates to his previous work examining how changes in electronic privacy and copyright policy have affected venture capitalists’ willingness to invest in new technologies and investments in R&D.
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Vice President Gaurav Jetley and Coauthors Write about the Use of Standstill Provisions in Mergers and Acquisitions Disputes

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:03:49 GMT

Attorneys involved in mergers and acquisitions must understand the full risks, benefits, and implications of confidentiality and standstill agreements forged when deals are still being negotiated, say Analysis Group Vice President Gaurav Jetley and Jenner & Block LLP attorneys Terri Mascherin and Kyle Palazzolo in their coauthored article “Shut Up and Stand Still: Understanding the Role of Standstill Provisions in M&A Disputes” (Executive Counsel, June/July 2012).

Data Breach and Damages

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 17:52:08 GMT

Professor Arnold Barnett explains how statistical analysis can help establish causation and quantify damages when databases are compromised.

SEMINAR: 7/23/2012 - Webinar – Managing Principal Pierre Cremieux Participates in an ABA Antitrust Panel Discussion on Reverse Payments

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:00:31 GMT

Host: The American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Antitrust Law
Description: The recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Federal Trade Commission v. Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 677 F.3d 1298 (11th Cir. 2012), affirmed the dismissal of the FTC’s latest suit against so-called “reverse payment” settlements of pharmaceutical patent litigation. FTC v. Watson is the most recent decision on the issue and the first in which the FTC lost on a motion to dismiss.

Managing Principal Pierre Cremieux and panel members, who have been involved in pharmaceutical patent settlements from all sides, discuss the decision and its implications.

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Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Decision in Martin Marietta Materials Inc. v. Vulcan Materials Co.

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:13:22 GMT

In a much-anticipated decision, a Delaware judge ruled in favor of Vulcan Materials Company, the target of a $5.3 billion hostile takeover bid by Martin Marietta Materials.

Affiliate Harold Furchtgott-Roth Cites Obstacles to Cross-Marketing Agreements between Wireless, Cable Companies

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:57:09 GMT

While several cable companies and Verizon Wireless have begun marketing one another’s products in certain geographic markets, there are a number of economic challenges associated with these arrangements that make them unlikely to succeed.

Analysis Group Assists the California State Auditor to Assess the City of Vernon’s Decision-Making Process

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:24:18 GMT

At the direction of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, the California State Auditor, with assistance from Analysis Group, conducted a comprehensive review of the management and finances of the city and its power department.

Managing Principal Susan Tierney Participates in Natural Gas Debate at Aspen Ideas Festival

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:37:52 GMT

Managing Principal Susan Tierney paired up with New York Times reporter Joe Nocera at the 2012 Aspen Ideas Festival (June 27 to July 3) to consider whether natural gas can be “a clean energy solution, or a dangerous roadblock to a fossil-free future.”

Consultants Discuss the Use of Clinical Trial Data in Court in “Law360”

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:10:36 GMT

Managing Principal Pierre Cremieux and Vice Presidents Arindam Ghosh and Lisa Pinheiro discuss how biological data and biostatistics experts are increasingly being brought into the courtroom as a means to assess allegations raised in health care–related litigation.

Forum: Where Policy, Economics Intersect

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:39:58 GMT

How economic analysis can help inform policy debates, plus the role of experts in assessing data breach damages.

Analysis Group Researchers’ Poster Lauded at Annual Meeting of Psychopharmacologic Professionals

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:35:36 GMT

“The Impact of Study Design in Comparative Effectiveness Research in Schizophrenia” received a best poster ribbon at the annual meeting of the New Clinical Drug Evaluation Unit.

Analysis Group Team Quantifies Economic Burden of Metastatic Breast Cancer in New Study

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:22:44 GMT

Managing Principal Brian Gorin and Manager Sara Eapen outline the results of a study they conducted to determine the total direct health care costs of treating metastatic breast cancer and to identify the drivers of these costs.

Analysis Group Researchers’ Duloxetine Study Appears in “Pharmacoeconomics”

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:07:34 GMT

The June 2012 issue of Pharmacoeconomics includes the results of a six-month study conducted by members of Analysis Group’s Health Care Consulting practice on the costs and treatment patterns associated with using duloxetine, an antidepressant that is also sometimes used as an analgesic, in patients with chronic low back pain.

Consultants’ Findings on the Use of Warfarin Appear in “Current Orthopaedic Practice”

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:03:06 GMT

Current Orthopaedic Practice (May/June 2012) has published the results of a study by Managing Principal Mei Sheng Duh, Vice President David N. Mishol, Manager Sara Eapen, and other contributors on the problems associated with the use of the anticoagulant warfarin among patients undergoing total hip or knee replacement surgery.

Bone Care International Receives Favorable Decision in Patent Infringement Matter

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:33:10 GMT

Analysis Group client Bone Care International, LLC, a subsidiary of Genzyme Corporation, received a favorable decision in a patent infringement matter involving Hectorol, a drug used to control hormone production in patients with kidney disease.

Managing Principal Jeffrey Kinrich Evaluates Risk Inclusion in Measuring Economic Damages

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:33:45 GMT

In the article, “Risk and Economic Damages: Theoretical and Practical Issues,” featured in the latest issue of Dunn on Damages, Jeffrey Kinrich and co-author Brian Brinig assess the two alternative approaches typically employed to integrate risk into a present value analysis of economic damages: the “risk-adjusted discount rate” approach and the “risk-adjusted cash flow” approach.

Analysis Group Researchers’ Study on Venous Thromboembolism Published in “Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy”

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:20:33 GMT

The Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy recently published an article on the economic impacts of venous thromboembolism (VTE) coauthored by professionals from Analysis Group’s Health Care Consulting practice and researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Janssen Scientific Affairs LLC, and Henry Ford Hospital.

Managing Principal Tasneem Chipty Participates in ABA Panel on Price Discrimination

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:05:44 GMT

In a panel discussion hosted by the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Pricing Conduct Committee at their Annual Spring Meeting, Managing Principal Tasneem Chipty joined other experts in examining the role of price discrimination in assessing the likely impact of a merger.

EVENT: 7/1/2012 - Managing Principal Susan Tierney Participates in Natural Gas Debate

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:41:33 GMT

Event: Aspen Ideas Festival 2012
Host: The Aspen Institute
Location: Aspen, CO
Description: Dr. Tierney pairs up with New York Times reporter Joe Nocera to consider whether natural gas can be “a clean energy solution, or a dangerous roadblock to a fossil-free future” in the televised debate “No Fracking Way: The Natural Gas Boom Is Doing More Harm than Good,” sponsored by Intelligence Squared U.S.

Outcomes Researchers’ Posters Receive Awards at ISPOR 2012

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:25:54 GMT

Posters presented by members of Analysis Group's Health Care Consulting practice at this year’s meeting of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) were awarded finalist ribbons.

EVENT: 8/23/2012 - Analysis Group Researchers to Present at ICPE 2012

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:36:53 GMT

Event: 28th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology
Host: The International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE)
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Description: Researchers from Analysis Group’s Health Care Consulting practice have been invited to present at the 28th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology. Our professionals will deliver seven poster and podium presentations on a number of medical conditions, including asthma, cardiovascular diseases, hemophilia A, and schizophrenia.

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EVENT: 9/10/2012 - Vice President Paul Hibbard Participates in a Panel Discussion on "Impact of EPA Regulatory Changes on Capacity Availability in New York and New England"

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:12:46 GMT

Event: Energy in the Northeast
Host: LSI
Location: Boston, MA
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Analysis Group Researchers Invited to Present at Pharmacoepidemiology Conference

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:44:27 GMT

Researchers from Analysis Group’s Health Care Consulting practice have been invited to present at the 28th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology, convening Aug. 23 to 26 in Barcelona, Spain.

EVENT: 11/6/2012 - Managing Principal Anita Chawla Speaks at Evidence-Based Reimbursement Summit

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:40:56 GMT

Event: Generating Evidence for Reimbursement Decisions: Diagnostics Conference
Host: Cambridge Healthtech Institute
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Description: At this Analysis Group-sponsored function, Managing Principal Anita Chawla gives a presentation on the development and execution of successful evidence strategies for both stand-alone and companion diagnostics. She provides a framework for designing an effective evidence strategy and shares lessons learned from the health care marketplace.
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Affiliate Joshua Lerner Releases New EU-Focused Cloud Computing Research

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:39:58 GMT

Analysis Group affiliate and Harvard Business School Professor Joshua Lerner has released a white paper analyzing the effects of copyright decisions in the European Union on venture capital investment.

EVENT: 6/15/2012 - Managing Principal Eric Wu Presents “Economic Burden and Quality of Life of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Urban China”

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:48:44 GMT

Event: BIT's 1st Annual World Congress of Diabetes 2012
Host: BIT
Location: Beijing, China
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Vice President Arindam Ghosh Discusses the Economics of Obesity at Bariatric Surgeons’ Conference

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:47:45 GMT

In the plenary session “Obesity Epidemic in Canada,” Dr. Ghosh and other panelists explored a range of topics associated with obesity and related diseases.

Managing Principal Sue Tierney Explores Rollout of Air Toxics Standard

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:34:30 GMT

A new research report examines the impact that the implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mercury and Air Toxic Standard could have on the reliability of the nation’s electricity services.

Study of Apple’s Impact on U.S. Job Market Featured in “The Wall Street Journal”

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:31:52 GMT

Research conducted by an Analysis Group team quantifying the impact that Apple, Inc., has had on the U.S. job market and economy was featured in “Tech Industry Rebuts Critics on Outsourcing” (The Wall Street Journal, June 7, 2012).

Health Care Researchers Explore Tensions between FDA and CMS in “Update” Magazine

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:23:14 GMT

In the May/June 2012 issue of Update, a publication of the Food and Drug Law Institute, Vice President Tammy Sisitsky and Managing Principal Paul Greenberg explore the dynamics between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Affiliate Edward Snyder Discusses Diversity, Leadership in “The Wall Street Journal”

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:50:13 GMT

In The Wall Street Journal profile "Yale Redefines What It Means to Be Global" (June 7, 2012), Professor Edward Snyder, the dean of Yale University’s School of Management and an Analysis Group affiliate, reflects on the first year of his tenure and discusses the school’s efforts to expand its international reach and to establish a new leadership development program.

Chairman Bruce Stangle Receives Award from Bates College

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:58:20 GMT

The Alumni Association at Bates College recently presented a distinguished service award to Analysis Group Chairman Bruce Stangle and named its annual prize in Dr. Stangle’s honor.

EVENT: 7/18/2012 - Managing Principal Susan Tierney Speaks at the Analysis Group-Sponsored NECA Conference on Shale Gas, Fracking and Environmental Risks

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:35:55 GMT

Event: NECA Environmental Conference
Host: Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA)
Location: Westborough, MA

Managing Principal Susan Tierney Discusses Implications of PJM Auction Results

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:54:20 GMT

In a new research paper, “America’s Bright Future: Cleaner Air and Affordable, Reliable Electricity,” Managing Principal Susan Tierney discusses grid operator PJM’s recent announcement that its 13-state territory will have ample supply to meet customers’ power needs in 2015 and 2016.

Analysis Group Consultants Review Electricity and Gas Sector Interdependence

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:36:38 GMT

In a May 2012 Electricity Journal article, "The Interdependence of Electricity and Natural Gas: Current Factors and Future Prospects," Analysis Group Vice Presidents Paul Hibbard and Todd Schatzki describe how the interdependence of North American electricity generation and natural gas infrastructures may pose challenges to power system reliability and create vulnerabilities concerning long-term energy supply.

EVENT: 6/27/2012 - Vice President Robert Earle Speaks about Environmental Impacts of Shale Gas Development

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:21:26 GMT

Event: 25th Annual Western Conference
Host: Rutgers University Center for Research in Regulated Industries (CRRI)
Location: Monterey, CA
Description: At the upcoming CRRI Advanced Workshop on Regulation and Competition, Vice President Robert Earle joins other practicing economists from industry, university, and regulatory commissions in addressing the latest issues facing network industries. Dr. Earle intends to speak about environmental regulation in the natural gas industry and specifically, how these measures affect the production of shale gas. He explores the variety of approaches and regulations that exist on the state level, as well as the evolving federal standards for shale gas development.
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Analysis Group Health Care Consultants Present at 2012 ISPOR Conference

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:37:15 GMT

A contingent of Analysis Group consultants moderate two podium sessions, present three podiums presentations, and exhibit 35 posters at the 17^th annual meeting of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR).

EVENT: 6/2/2012 - ISPOR 17th Annual Conference

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:28:38 GMT

Event: ISPOR 17th Annual Conference
Host: International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research
Location: Washington, D.C.
Description: Analysis Group will moderate two podium sessions, present three podium presentations, and exhibit 35 posters at the upcoming ISPOR conference. We will present research on comparative effectiveness and health-related productivity, and address topics including kidney disease, asthma, ADHD, lupus, diabetes, and schizophrenia, as well as dosing and treatment patterns, health care utilization, and workplace productivity loss.

EVENT: 5/23/2012 - Managing Principal John Jarosz and Vice President Michael Chapman Present "Georgia-Pacific and the Hypothetical Negotiation: Is the Tail Wagging the Dog?"

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:11:20 GMT

Event: Licensing Executives Society Washington, D.C. Chapter Meeting
Host: Licensing Executives Society
Location: Washington, D.C.
Description: Managing Principal John Jarosz and Vice President Michael Chapman discuss whether Georgia-Pacific has been applied correctly over the years and whether adherence to the “teachings” of the case has facilitated, or not, the goal of achieving just and reasonable compensation for damage done.
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EVENT: 6/19/2012 - Analysis Group Sponsors Program on Developments in False Advertising Claims Featuring Managing Principal Laura Stamm and Affiliate Joel Steckel

Tue, 08 May 2012 11:30:35 GMT

Event: Development and Considerations in False Advertising Claims – NLJ 2012 Complex Litigation Breakfast Series
Host: The National Law Journal
Location: New York, NY
Description: Join Analysis Group Managing Principal Laura Stamm and Affiliate Joel Steckel, Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business, as they and other panelists address the current landscape of false advertising claims – from Lanham Act cases brought by competitors to class action consumer suits. Topics include the challenges of corporate compliance efforts to avoid litigation, the legal issues addressed by the Lanham Act, and the economics of damages assessments.

Panelists include:

Laura Stamm, Managing Principal, Analysis Group
Joel Steckel, Professor of Marketing, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University
Bruce Byrd, Associate General Counsel, AT&T
Christopher Cole, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips
Darren Lubetzky, Attorney, Federal Trade Commission, Northeast Region
Allison Hoffman, Senior VP and General Counsel, ALM Media, LLC (moderator)

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EVENT: 6/10/2012 - Analysis Group Sponsors Health Economists Conference

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:48:38 GMT

Event: American Society of Health Economists 4th Biennial Conference (ASHEcon)
Host: Carlson School at the University of Minnesota
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Description: The conference features two plenary sessions discussing the topics of private health insurance and health care reform, an address by President Randall Ellis from Boston University, a special panel of senior health economists discussing the future of the field, as well as 170 concurrent sessions on a variety of topics.
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EVENT: 6/8/2012 - Vice President Evan Hoffman Schouten Presents on "Pay for Delay – The Economic Perspective"

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:39:28 GMT

Event: City Bar CLE: Patent vs. Antitrust in the 21st Century
Host: NY State Bar
Location: New York, NY
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EVENT: 6/29/2012 - Managing Principal Anita Chawla Participates in the CSWEP-Sponsored Session on Navigating the Job Market

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:52:28 GMT

Event: WEA 87th Annual Conference
Host: Western Economic Association International (WEA)
Sponsored by: CSWEP, a subcommittee of the American Economics Association (AEA)
Location: San Francisco, CA
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