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EVENT: 5/14/2012 - Analysis Group Sponsors New York City Bar Association's 1st Annual White Collar Crime Institute

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:39:10 GMT

Event: 1^st Annual White Collar Crime Institute
Host: New York City Bar Association
Location: New York, NY
Description: Analysis Group is pleased to sponsor the inaugural 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 and feature keynote speeches by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara.
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Affiliate Sharon Oster Featured in Financial Times

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:03:25 GMT

Analysis Group academic affiliate and Yale University School of Management Professor Sharon M. Oster was featured in the “Ten Questions” column of the Financial Times. (January 24, 2012)

EVENT: 2/9/2012 - Managing Principal Tasneem Chipty presents "Words and Deeds: The 2010 Merger Guidelines and Their Use in Practice"

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:08:01 GMT

Event: Navigating the 2012 Merger Guidelines and Recent Government Enforcement Activities
Host: Dorsey & Whitney, LLP
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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SEMINAR: 2/2/2012 - Teleseminar – Pricing Fundamentals Series, Program 2 Resale Pricing Restraints

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:18:00 GMT

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Host: American Bar Association Pricing Conduct Committee
Description: Managing Principal Tasneem Chipty joins a panel to discuss resale pricing restraints and restraints on price advertising. The panel will cover applicable law and considerations for prosecuting or defending these claims. Listeners will have an opportunity to ask questions following the panelists’ remarks.

This teleseminar is the second program in the ABA Pricing Conduct Committee’s Fundamentals Series, which covers the fundamentals of pricing issues in antitrust cases, including pricing tied to other offerings; pricing restrained by the supplier, including resale price fixing and minimum advertised price; variations on pricing and price discrimination; pricing tied to competitors, such as most favored nations clauses; and price measured against costs (predatory and excessive.

Affiliate John R. Hauser Named President-Elect of INFORMS Society for Marketing Science

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:35:52 GMT

Analysis Group affiliate John R. Hauser has been named president-elect of the INFORMS Society for Marketing Science.

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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EVENT: 11/17/2011 - Manager Jipan Xie presented "Innovation in the Chinese Pharmaceutical Market: The Role of New Methodologies and Data Sources", and Associate Gourab De presented "New Market Access Challenges and Opportunities in India"

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:34:21 GMT

Event: Market Access in Emerging Markets
Host: NextLevel Pharma
Location: Miami, FL

Study on Greenhouse Gas Initiative Named One of the Top Clean Energy Stories for 2011

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:56:56 GMT

Grist magazine included a study conducted by researchers from Analysis Group’s Energy practice in its list of the Top 10 clean energy stories of 2011.

Researchers’ Paper on the Comparative Effectiveness of Leukemia Drugs Listed Among CMRO’s Top 10 Articles in 2011

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:41:28 GMT

A paper coauthored by members of Analysis Group’s Health Care Consulting practice was one of the Journal of Current Medical Research and Opinion’s Top 10 most-downloaded articles of 2011.

Consultants Discuss RGGI Research in “The Electricity Journal”

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:52:31 GMT

Consultants Discuss RGGI Research in “The Electricity Journal” 2011-12-21 1205 Hibbard, Paul; Tierney, Susan F. 1 A well-designed, market-based carbon dioxide control regime, such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) affecting 10 Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, can generate subst

EVENT: 3/5/2012 - Managing Principal Tasneem Chipty presents on "The Changing Face of Cable Television – Video Programming Distribution and Competitive Concerns"

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:34:40 GMT

Event: 5th Edition Entertainment Law: Best Practice and Lessons Learned
Host: Insight Information
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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The “Missing Data” Challenge

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:28:31 GMT

In this Q&A, Professor Daniel Scharfstein explains why it can be so difficult to use clinical trials data in litigation.

Analyzing MBS Cases

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:25:44 GMT

Key questions and common themes in matters involving the origination and securitization of residential mortgage-backed securities.

Patent Reform

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:22:32 GMT

A report on the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) and its possible effects on patent litigation and valuation.

Consultants’ Report on Ensuring Electric System Reliability Cited in “Platts” and Other Media Sources

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:12:48 GMT

The industry publication Platts and several other media sources recently cited a report released by Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney and consultants from M.J. Bradley & Associates.

EVENT: 12/11/2011 - Analysis Group research is presented in two podium sessions by the American Society of Hematology

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:01:43 GMT

Event: 53rd American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition
Host: The American Society of Hematology (ASH)
Location: San Diego, CA
Description: Analysis Group research is presented in two podium sessions by the American Society of Hematology: “Age-Related Blood Transfusion Patterns in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease and Association with Sickle Cell Complications”; and “Age-Related Iron Chelation Utilization and Healthcare Costs in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease”.
Both studies were authored by Morey A. Blinder, M.D., Manager Francis Vekeman, Alex Trahey, Medha Sasane, Ph.D., Carole S. Paley, MD, and Managing Principal Mei Sheng Duh, M.P.H., Sc.D.
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New Research by Affiliate Joshua Lerner Cited in Cloud Computing Publication

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:48:57 GMT

An article in Business Cloud News (BCN) discusses new research conducted by Harvard Business School professor and Analysis Group affiliate Joshua Lerner on the effects of recent court rulings on venture capital investment in cloud computing firms.

Forum: Patent Litigation and Valuation

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:27:03 GMT

A look at the IP landscape post reform, as well as issues in mortgage-backed securities cases and the use of clinical trials data in litigation.

New Study Documents Evolving Competitive Landscape for Brand-Name and Generic Drugs

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:48:48 GMT

In "Evolving Brand-Name and Generic Drug Competition May Warrant a Revision of the Hatch-Waxman Act" (Health Affairs, November 2011), professors Henry G. Grabowski and Margaret Kyle, and Analysis Group Managing Principal Genia Long, Vice President Richard Mortimer, and Manager Noam Kirson, document the changes in pharmaceutical competition since the passage of the Hatch-Waxman Act in 1984.

Energy Consultants Submit Report on Issues Related to Scrap Metal Recycling

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:57:52 GMT

Analysis Group affiliate and Harvard University Professor Robert Stavins, together with Vice President Janis M. Carey and Manager Jonathan Borck, recently coauthored a white paper on behalf of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI).

Consultants’ Study on Mobile Broadband Cited in the “Wall Street Journal”

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:27:25 GMT

A research paper coauthored by Managing Principal Marc Van Audenrode and Vice President David W. Sosa, examining the role that mobile broadband can play in boosting the U.S. economy, was cited in the Wall Street Journal debate “Should Some of Broadcasters' Spectrum Be Auctioned Off to Wireless Carriers?” (Nov. 15, 2011)

Research on Prostate Cancer Published in the “Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy”

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:59:40 GMT

An Analysis Group team including Manager Jipan Xie, Managing Principal Eric Wu, and Senior Analysts Kejal Parikh and Melissa Diener recently compared the cost-effectiveness of two drugs—denosumab and zoledronic acid—in preventing skeletal-related events in men with prostate cancer and bone metastases.

Managing Principal Sue Tierney and Coauthors Update Report on Ensuring Electric System Reliability

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:45:22 GMT

The electric industry is well-positioned to maintain the reliability of the bulk electric system as it transitions to cleaner, more efficient generating systems, say Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney and consultants from M.J. Bradley Associates LLC, in a new report.

Micron Receives Favorable Decision in Antitrust Case Involving Computer Chips

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:29:19 GMT

Analysis Group client Micron Technology and codefendant Hynix Semiconductor, Inc. received a favorable decision from a California Superior Court jury in an antitrust matter involving Rambus, Inc.

Ventas, Inc. Receives $125 Million in Settlement from HCP, Inc.

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:05:24 GMT

Health Care Properties, Inc. (HCP) has agreed to pay Analysis Group client Ventas, Inc. $125 million to settle Ventas’ outstanding lawsuit against HCP, arising from the company's 2007 acquisition of Sunrise Senior Living real estate investment trust.

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:56:59 GMT

In a first-of-its-kind report, our researchers quantified the economic benefits of a multistate regional greenhouse gas initiative.

New Analysis Quantifies Economic Impact of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in Ten States

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:04:45 GMT

In a new report, “The Economic Impacts of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative on Ten Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States,” Analysis Group researchers have quantified the economic benefits from implementation of a multi-state regional greenhouse gas initiative.

Alzheimer’s Study Poster Earns Finalist Award at International Pharmacoeconomics Conference

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:45:36 GMT

In conjunction with principal investigator Professor David S. Geldmacher of the University of Alabama, Analysis Group Principal Howard G. Birnbaum, Manager Noam Y. Kirson, Associate Sara Eapen, Senior Analyst Evan Kantor, and Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals’ Vijay N. Joish authored a poster that earned a finalist award from the 14th Annual European Congress of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) in Madrid, Spain (November 5-8, 2011).

EVENT: 1/26/2012 - Chairman Bruce Stangle participates in a panel discussion on “Changes in Class Certification Litigation: A Mock Argument Exercise”

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:36:46 GMT

Time: 3:45 - 5:00PM EST
Event: Antitrust Meeting of the New York State Bar Association
Host: New York Bar Association
Location: New York, NY
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Analysis Group Repeats in Boston Globe’s “Top Places to Work” Survey

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:14:19 GMT

Analysis Group has been named to The Boston Globe’s “100 Top Places to Work” for the fourth consecutive year. The firm was ranked 12th among companies with 250 or fewer employees in Massachusetts.

EVENT: 11/3/2011 - Managing Principal Tasneem Chipty participates in a panel discussion on “Vertical Integration: Does Canada now have Too Much Media Concentration?”

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:56:00 GMT

Event: 8th Annual Telecommunications Forum
Host: Insight Information
Location: Ottawa, Canada
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SEMINAR: 12/13/2011 - Webinar – Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:15:37 GMT

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Host: The Knowledge Group LLC

Description: Analysis Group Principal Elizabeth Evans, along with several other panel members, will examine the most pressing issues regarding fair value accounting. This webinar will provide valuable insight for management and auditors in light of recent guidance released by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to more clearly define “fair value,” ensure a comprehensive disclosure process, and standardize language across U.S. and international accounting rules.

Study on Health Care Costs for Treated Chronic Noninfectious Uveitis Patients Wins Best Presentation Award

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:42:50 GMT

“Health Care Costs for Treated Chronic Noninfectious Uveitis Patients,” a study conducted by Analysis Group Managing Principal Mei Sheng Duh and Manager Scott Johnson, and David Chu of the New Jersey Medical School, along with Usha Mallya of Novartis, Matthew Davis, Melissa Diener and Rachael Sorg, has received the best presentation award in the ocular immunology section at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting.

Consultants’ Economic Analyses in Homestore.com Matter Cited in Law360

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:27:47 GMT

The economic assessments that Analysis Group Vice President Stephen Schurman, Manager Eric Korman, and affiliate Meir Statman provided in a securities fraud class action earlier this year involving former Homestore.com CEO Stuart Wolff were cited in a Law360 article profiling the case.

Professor Pierre Fortin Honored by Montreal Board of Trade

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:20:08 GMT

Emeritus professor of economics and Analysis Group affiliate Pierre Fortin is being honored by the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal in recognition of his contributions to the city’s reputation and influence (November 16, 2011).

Cott Beverages Receives Favorable Decision in Breach of Contract Suit

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:06:14 GMT

Analysis Group client Cott Beverages, Inc. received a favorable decision in a breach of contract suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.

Class Certification Denied in Countrywide Matter

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:37:09 GMT

A federal judge in California denied certification for a putative class of more than 500,000 borrowers who alleged that Analysis Group client Countrywide Financial Corporation defrauded them by steering them toward subprime and pay option adjustable rate mortgages.

Anita J. Chawla Named Managing Principal

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:05:07 GMT

Analysis Group consultant Anita J. Chawla was recently promoted to Managing Principal. Dr. Chawla has more than 20 years’ experience as a health economist.

Affiliate Sharon Oster Named the 2011 Recipient of the Carolyn Shaw Bell Award

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:48:53 GMT

Analysis Group affiliate Sharon M. Oster, the Frederic D. Wolfe Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Yale School of Management, is the 2011 recipient of the Carolyn Shaw Bell Award.

Assessing Mergers and Acquisitions

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:43:59 GMT

The recent $89 million buyout settlement involving Del Monte Foods and Barclays Plc. spotlights core economic issues associated with mergers and acquisitions – including process, valuation, and deal structure.

Affiliate and Saïd Business School Dean Peter Tufano Profiled in “Financial Times”

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:11:27 GMT

Peter Tufano, the new dean of Oxford University’s Saïd Business School and an Analysis Group affiliate, was recently profiled in the Financial Times.

EVENT: 10/14/2011 - Managing Principal Anita Chawla speaks on "New Paradigms for Advancing Personalized Medicine"

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:39:53 GMT

Event: Winning Strategies: How to Create, Grow, and Sustain a Successful Life Sciences Company
Host: Foley & Lardner LLP
Location: San Diego, CA
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Market Research in Litigation

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:26:46 GMT

False advertising claims are on the rise, particularly those associated with “all natural” food products. Structured surveys and research methodologies can offer critical insights about consumer choice and competitive dynamics.

Jury Awards $920M in Damages in DuPont Trade Secret Matter

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:19:05 GMT

In a widely publicized case, a federal jury awarded Analysis Group client DuPont Co. $920 million in damages in a suit involving the misuse of information related to DuPont’s Kevlar business.

National Petroleum Council Study Group Releases Report on Prudent Development of Natural Gas and Oil

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:53:17 GMT

National Petroleum Council Study Group Releases Report on Prudent Development of Natural Gas and Oil 2011-09-19 1005 Tierney, Susan; Earle, Robert 1 A study group of the National Petroleum Council (NPC), which included Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney and Vice President Robert Earle , has r

Managing Principal Sue Tierney Testifies Before House Subcommittee on Electric System Reliability

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:29:53 GMT

Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney commented on the potential effects of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new and proposed power-sector regulations on electric system reliability at a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

EVENT: 9/27/2011 - Managing Principal Susan Tierney joins a panel discussion at the NECA conference on natural gas and fuel issues

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:40:18 GMT

Event: The 17th Annual NECA Conference on Natural Gas and Fuel Issues
Host: Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA)
Location: Westborough, MA
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Principal Elizabeth Evans Discusses the Evolution of Fair Value Accounting in “Valuation Strategies”

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:34:13 GMT

In the July/August 2011 issue of Valuation Strategies, Analysis Group Principal Elizabeth Evans and Manager Hong Qiao discuss the evolution of fair value accounting in the wake of recent guidance released by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Analysis Group Study Findings Featured in Collection of Research, Essays on Epilepsy

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:10:21 GMT

Several health outcomes researchers from Analysis Group contributed a chapter to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy: Continuing the Global Conversation, a publication of Epilepsy Australia, Epilepsy Bereaved, and SUDEP Aware/North America designed to build awareness and understanding of the health and policy issues associated with epilepsy.

EVENT: 9/23/2011 - Manager James Signorovitch participates in a panel discussion "Leverage CER within Your HEOR Portfolio to Enhance Market Access"

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:28:39 GMT

Event: 8th Annual Forum on Formulary and Reimbursement Strategies for Effective Product Planning
Host: CBI
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Managing Principal Mei Sheng Duh to Serve as Expert Panelist on National Adverse Event Initiative Funded by Foundation for NIH

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:48:57 GMT

Dr. Mei Sheng Duh, a managing principal and chief epidemiologist in the Health Care Consulting Services practice at Analysis Group, has been invited to serve as an expert on a U.S. panel to develop methodologies for studying drug-induced liver injuries on a national scale.

Analysis Group Ranks Ninth in Vault 50 Best Consulting Firms Survey, 2012

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:06:32 GMT

Analysis Group, Inc. has been named the ninth-best consulting firm in the country to work for by Vault.com, based on input from consultants. This is the second year in a row that the firm has appeared in the top 10; the firm was previously ranked fourth.

EVENT: 9/20/2011 - President and CEO Martha Samuelson participates in a panel discussion “Mediation and Settlement of a Securities Class Action”

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:13:11 GMT

Event: Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute 2011
Host: Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Location: New York, NY
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Shale Gas Resource Development Report Released

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:48:02 GMT

The Natural Gas Subcommittee of the U.S. Secretary of Energy’s Advisory Board, which includes Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney, on August 11, 2011 released its report on the responsible development of shale gas resources..

New Research on the Economic Impact of Expanding Mobile Reach in the U.S.

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:08:58 GMT

A research paper coauthored by Managing Principal Marc Van Audenrode and Vice President David Sosa examining the role that mobile broadband can play in boosting the U.S. economy was featured in several trade publications including TR Daily, RCR Wireless, and Cellular News (Aug. 1, 2011).

Study Examines Costs of Treating Alzheimer’s Patients Prior to Diagnosis

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:24:46 GMT

A recent study conducted by a team of researchers from Analysis Group, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals found that Alzheimer’s patients incur higher acute care costs in the 12 months prior to their earliest observable diagnosis of cognitive impairment compared with matched controls.

Managing Principal Keith R. Ugone Testifies on Damages in Hitachi Patent Infringement Matter

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:10:52 GMT

Analysis Group was retained by Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP and Findlay Craft, LLP in a patent infringement lawsuit on behalf of our client, Hitachi, in the Eastern District of Texas (Marshall Division). Hitachi was sued by Convolve for alleged infringement of a patent covering a user interface for optimizing the seek noise associated with hard disk drives.

The Economic Impact of Alzheimer’s

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:39:50 GMT

Compared with control groups, patients with undiagnosed Alzheimer's incur higher acute care medical costs, according to new research.

Research on Costs of Prescription Opioid Abuse in the U.S. Highlighted in “Biotech Week”

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:42:48 GMT

A new study led by Analysis Group Principal Howard Birnbaum to estimate the societal costs of prescription opioid abuse, dependence, and misuse in the United States is highlighted in Biotech Week (July 27, 2011).

Managing Principal Sue Tierney Discusses Ways the Electric Industry Can Respond to EPA Air Regulations in a Least-Cost and Timely Fashion

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:35:03 GMT

At the Aspen Energy Policy Forum (July 4-7, 2011) Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney discussed ways that companies and regulators in the electric industry might be able to respond to proposed clean air regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Managing Principal Keith R. Ugone Testifies on Damages in Personal Audio v. Apple

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:18:01 GMT

Analysis Group was retained by Fish & Richardson, PC, in a patent infringement lawsuit on behalf of our client, Apple Inc., in the Eastern District of Texas (Lufkin Division). Personal Audio, LLC, accused 16 generations of the iPod, three generations of the iPhone, and the iPad of infringing two patents related to navigable playlists.

Vice President Robert Earle Discusses Shale Gas in “Public Power”

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:48:59 GMT

The process of extracting shale gas from reserves in the earth poses certain environmental risks; a key question is whether those risks can be brought to an acceptable level, says Vice President Robert Earle in “Opportunities and Challenges of Shale Gas,” an article appearing in Public Power (July–August 2011) and on the publication’s website.

EVENT: 7/14/2011 - Managing Principal Keith Ugone participates in a damages panel discussion at the Advanced Patent Litigation Course 2011

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:43:09 GMT

Event: 7th Annual Advanced Patent Litigation Course 2011
Host: TexasBarCLE
Location: San Antonio, TX
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EVENT: 10/6/2011 - Analysis Group Sponsors 2011 Competition Law Conference

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:49:55 GMT

Event: 2011 Annual Fall Competition Law Conference
Host: Canadian Bar Association
Location: Gatineau, Quebec
Description: The conference luncheon, sponsored by Analysis Group, will feature a keynote address from Melanie L. Aitken, Commissioner of Competition for the Competition Bureau, Canada
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SEMINAR: 7/28/2011 - Webinar – Managing Principal Tasneem Chipty participates in an ABA panel discussion on working with economic experts on Section 1 cases

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:56:32 GMT

Event: ABA Section of Antitrust Law Teleconference
Host: ABA
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Academic Affiliate Honored at Brussels Conference

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:53:52 GMT

The work of Analysis Group academic affiliate Oliver Hart, the Andrew E. Furer Professor of Economics at Harvard University, and economist Sanford Jay Grossman was celebrated June 24-26, 2011 at a conference in Brussels: "Grossman and Hart at 25."

Computing Merger Premiums

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:23:27 GMT

For an informative measure of premiums associated with acquisitions, assess stock price movement and arbitrage spreads, says Vice President Gaurav Jetley in The Daily Deal.

Managing Principal Susan Tierney Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee on Clean Air

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:17:40 GMT

“The nation does not need to trade off improvements in public health for lower electric reliability. Both of these are essential ‘givens’ for Americans,” Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney, told the members of a subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety.

EVENT: 9/26/2011 - Vice President Paul Hibbard participates in a panel discussion on "Energy Issues Coming to the Forefront – Will the Crazy Quilt of Markets and Regulations Produce the Resources We Need for the Future"

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:05:52 GMT

Event: Energy in the Northeast
Host: LSI
Location: Boston, MA
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EVENT: 8/1/2011 - Vice President Paul Hibbard participates in a panel discussion on “Cutting Through the Contradiction” highlighting how the energy industry is faced with contradictory pressures by policy makers

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:27:51 GMT

Event: Rocky Mountain Energy Epicenter
Host: Colorado Oil & Gas Association
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO

EVENT: 9/20/2011 - Vice President William Leaf-Herrmann presents "Building Compelling Value Propositions in Portfolio Planning"

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:35:04 GMT

Event: Strategic Pipeline Planning and Resource Allocation
Host: CBI
Location: Crowne Plaza, Philadelphia, PA
Registrants receive a $300 discount by using promotional code QNA666
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MIT Economists’ Price Survey Data Featured in “The New Yorker”

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:23:58 GMT

The Billion Prices Project, a data-gathering mechanism developed by MIT economics professors Roberto Rigobon and Alberto Cavallo, and PriceStats, was featured in The New Yorker’s “The Financial Page” section (May 30, 2011).

Vice President Gaurav Jetley Discusses M&A Premiums in “The Daily Deal”

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:32:42 GMT

Computations of M&A premiums need to take into account both run-ups and declines in stock price, as well as arbitrage spreads, says Analysis Group Vice President Gaurav Jetley in a bylined feature that appears in The Daily Deal (June 21, 2011) and on The Deal.com.

Consultants Offer Guidance for Analyzing Covenants Not to Compete

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:45:55 GMT

In the article “An Economic Framework for Analyzing Covenants Not to Compete,” Analysis Group Managing Principals Steven Herscovici and Keith R. Ugone, and Manager Elaine Fleming, share a set of principles economists should consider when evaluating the competitive implications of a Covenant Not to Compete (CNC).

Affiliate Walter Thurman Discusses Economics of Honeybees in “The Wall Street Journal”

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:50:51 GMT

Professor Walter N. Thurman, a William Neal Reynolds Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University, and an Analysis Group affiliate, discussed the phenomenon of colony collapse disorder (CCD) in the Wall Street Journal article “Blessed Are the Beekeepers.” (June 22, 2011)

Research Published on Costs and Use of Health Care by Depressed Adolescents

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:52:25 GMT

Researchers from Analysis Group and Forest Research Institute conducted a study comparing early versus late initiation of second-generation antidepressants (SSRI/SNRI) with depressed adolescents, and the timing’s effect on the adolescents’ emergency room (ER) visits, hospitalizations, and health care costs.

Manager Dov Rothman Reports on ABA Panel Discussion

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:50:58 GMT

Manager Dov Rothman Reports on ABA Panel Discussion 2011-06-22 1105 Rothman, Dov; Ware, Roger 1 Analysis Group Manager Dov Rothman summarizes the recent ABA teleconference "Resale Price Maintenance Following Leegin; U.S. and Canadian Perspectives" in an article appearing in the Spring 2011 issue

Assessing the Elements of Commonality

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:26:17 GMT

In recent papers and presentations on issues in class action, Managing Principal Pierre Cremieux, affiliate and University of Chicago Professor Edward Snyder, and others at Analysis Group have focused on the issue of “proof of commonality” in antitrust class certification cases – or the ability to show common impact across a group of individuals who collectively may have been injured by an alleged behavior.

Affiliate Ashley Stevens Interviewed on Supreme Court Decision in Stanford v. Roche

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:29:45 GMT

Licensing expert and Analysis Group affiliate Dr. Ashley Stevens recently commented on the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 6 ruling in Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University v. Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Analysts Moving on to Top Graduate, Professional Programs

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:39:19 GMT

Many in the 2011 class of Analysis Group analysts have been accepted at top graduate and professional programs in the United States and abroad.

Fees and 401(k) Plans

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:57:05 GMT

The management and fees associated with 401(k) plans have become a complex issue in the courts. In a new article, Managing Principal D. Lee Heavner analyzes the implications of a new ruling affecting plan procedures.

Vice President Paul Hibbard Analyzes Future Energy Infrastructure for New England

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:16:50 GMT

The North American Electric Reliability Corp. estimates that up to 76 gigawatts of mostly coal- and oil-fired electric-generating capacity will be retired or derated by 2018. In his June 2011 article in Public Utilities Fortnightly, “Retirement is Coming: Preparing for New England’s Capacity Transition,” Analysis Group Vice President Paul J. Hibbard explains the risks of plant retirement and considers what this trend might mean for an aging energy fleet in New England.

Economists Urge Increase in Number of Immigrant Investors in Quebec

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:45:37 GMT

An increase in the number of immigrant investors (experienced businesspeople with a net worth of at least $1.6 million who agree to invest $800,000 over five years) in Quebec could have significant economic and human benefits for the province, said Analysis Group Senior Economist Pierre Emmanuel Paradis and affiliated expert and University of Quebec economics professor Pierre Fortin in a report they presented May 31 to the members of the National Assembly Committee on Citizen Relations.

Outcomes Researchers’ Posters Receive Awards at ISPOR 2011

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:31:59 GMT

Several 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.

New Comparative Effectiveness Research Methods Presented

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:14:34 GMT

A team of Analysis Group health care consultants, along with an academic affiliate and several clients, are presenting their research at the 3rd DEcIDE Symposium on Comparative Effectiveness Research Methods: Methods for Developing and Analyzing Clinically Rich Data for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, June 6 and 7, 2011.

Sixth Circuit Upholds Damages Decision in Ventas, Inc. v. HCP, Inc.

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:03:39 GMT

The Sixth Circuit on May 17, 2011, unanimously affirmed a $101 million damages decision in favor of Ventas, Inc., a client of Analysis Group, and gave Ventas the opportunity to pursue punitive damages.

EVENT: 6/5/2011 - Analysis Group health care consultants to present a series of posters on the economics associated with Parkinson’s disease

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:39:43 GMT

Event: 15th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
Host: The Movement Disorder Society (MDS)
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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EVENT: 9/15/2011 - Managing Principal John Jarosz participates in a panel discussion with other intellectual property experts

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:04:06 GMT

Event: Top IP Retreat
Host: Altitude Capital Partners
Location: The Lodge at Pebble Beach, CA

EVENT: 6/13/2011 - Principal Howard Birnbaum and Manager James Signorovich present “Leverage Late Phase Data to Gain Market Access and Support Commercial Goals” at the HEOR Congress

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:52:30 GMT

Event: Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Congress
Host: CBI
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Managing Principal Lee Heavner Discusses Implications of Ruling on 401(k) Fee Cases

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:26:35 GMT

It would not make sense economically for the fiduciaries of 401(k) plans to have to comply with new request-for-proposal standards set forth in a recent Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decision, say Managing Principal D. Lee Heavner and Goodwin Proctor Partner Jamie Fleckner.

EVENT: 5/9/2011 - Manager Jonathan Borck and Professor Cary Coglianese present “Beyond Compliance: Explaining Business Participation in Voluntary Environmental Programs”

Thu, 19 May 2011 09:44:01 GMT

Event: 3rd Annual Research Conference
Host: Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability (ARCS) at the Wharton School
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Managing Principal Tasneem Chipty Analyzes Antitrust Policy for Accountable Care Organizations

Thu, 19 May 2011 09:14:28 GMT

In her article “Competitor Collaborations in Health Care: Understanding the Proposed ACO Antitrust Review Process,” in the May 2011 issue of Competition Policy International’s Antitrust Chronicle, Managing Principal Tasneem Chipty probes the stringency of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice’s proposed antitrust policy for Accountable Care Organizations.

New Research Published on the Commercial Importation of Prescription Drugs in the United States

Mon, 16 May 2011 17:50:56 GMT

A study conducted by Patricia M. Danzon of the University of Pennsylvania, Analysis Group Manager Scott Johnson and Managing Principal Genia Long, along with coauthor Michael F. Furukawa of Arizona State University, “Commercial Importation of Prescription Drugs in the United States: Short-Run Implications” was published in Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law (Vol. 36, No. 2, April 2011).

Managing Principal Keith R. Ugone Testifies on Damages in Bedrock v. Yahoo! Patent Infringement Matter

Mon, 16 May 2011 10:07:24 GMT

Analysis Group client Yahoo! was sued by Bedrock Computer Technologies, LLC, for the alleged infringement of a patent. Bedrock was seeking $32.4 million in claimed royalty damages. A team from Analysis Group was retained by the law firms of McDermott Will & Emery, LLP, and Haltom & Doan, LLP, to evaluate Bedrock’s claimed damages.

Health Care Consultants’ Poster Lauded at Neurology Conference

Fri, 13 May 2011 11:49:36 GMT

A poster prepared by several members of Analysis Group’s Health Care Consulting practice was ranked first in the Movement Disorders Section of the 63rd annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Managing Principal Keith Ugone Testifies on Damages in Bedrock Computer Technologies v. Google, Inc.

Wed, 11 May 2011 17:20:24 GMT

Google, Inc., was sued by Bedrock Computer Technologies LLC for the alleged infringement of a patent related to an “on the fly” method of disposing of expired records contained in certain versions of the Linux kernel. A team from Analysis Group was retained to evaluate Bedrock’s claimed damages.

Managing Principal Susan Tierney Coauthors Peer Review of Energy Impact Report

Tue, 10 May 2011 12:58:09 GMT

Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney and Charles Cicchetti, a senior advisor to Navigant Consulting and Pacific Economics Group, have prepared a peer review of a January 2011 report by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) examining the potential impact of environmental rules and regulations on the U.S. electric power industry.

Managing Principal Susan Tierney Appointed to DOE Subcommittee on Responsible Development of Natural Gas Resources

Fri, 06 May 2011 13:11:13 GMT

Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney has been appointed to the Gas Subcommittee of the U.S. Secretary of Energy’s Advisory Board.

Managing Principal Jeffrey Kinrich and Vice President Michael Hsu Discuss Whether a Zero Royalty is Appropriate and Reasonable

Fri, 06 May 2011 09:15:40 GMT

Many companies have been accused of infringing a patented technology that senior managers understood to be a widely adopted industry standard. Recent patent infringement matters support the proposition that, given certain facts, the outcome of a hypothetical negotiation would be a royalty-free license.

Montreal Consultants Collaborate with HR Professionals on Labor Market Survey

Wed, 04 May 2011 11:37:41 GMT

Canadian human resources organization, Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agrees (OCRHA), and consultants at Analysis Group (Group d’analyse) have released the second-quarter results of their regular survey of how human resources (HR) professionals expect the Quebec job market to develop in the near term.

SEMINAR: 5/19/2011 - Webinar – Merger Litigation and Related Valuation Issues, Post-Airgas

Mon, 02 May 2011 14:46:27 GMT

Host: Securities Docket

Description: This complimentary webinar will focus on key issues – including valuation and corporate governance – in recent M&A-related litigation. The panel will address the types of valuation and corporate governance issues that are being litigated, and the potential implications of recent M&A rulings. They will also discuss relevant cases of note, including aspects of the landmark Airgas case.

Mr. Kevin Shannon, Partner, Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP and an attorney in the Airgas matter, will address the legal issues, bringing perspectives from his role in the case. Analysis Group Affiliate and Professor Andrew Metrick, an economist and expert in corporate governance and finance, will examine the critical issues of valuation and corporate governance from an economic perspective. Vice President Gaurav Jetley, who specializes in finance- and securities-related litigation consulting, will moderate.

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Affiliate Robert Stavins Discusses Cap and Trade in China on “Living on Earth”

Mon, 02 May 2011 14:37:20 GMT

In a recent interview on PRI’s Living on Earth, Professor Robert Stavins, the director of Harvard University’s Environmental Economics program and an Analysis Group affiliate, discussed emerging cap-and-trade schemes in China and how that country’s efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions might affect programs in the United States and elsewhere.

Class Certification Overturned in Canadian Antitrust Case Against Microsoft

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:41:07 GMT

In a widely publicized ruling, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia, Canada, decided in favor of Analysis Group client Microsoft Corporation, reversing class certification in an antitrust action involving indirect purchasers of Microsoft software products.

Analysis Group Health Care Consultants, Affiliates to Present at 2011 ISPOR Conference

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:27:00 GMT

A contingent of Analysis Group consultants and affiliates will deliver two workshops, a podium presentation, and 24 posters at the 16th annual meeting of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR).

EVENT: 5/17/2011 - Vice President Paul Hibbard joins a panel discussion "New England Energy Policy: What Are We Trying To Achieve?"

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:46:24 GMT

Event: NECA 18th Annual Conference & Exposition
Host: NECA
Location: Groton, CT
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EVENT: 5/21/2011 - ISPOR 16th Annual Conference

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:08:52 GMT

Event: ISPOR 16th Annual Conference
Host: International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research
Location: Baltimore, MD
Description: Analysis Group's Health Care Consulting practice will have a significant presence at the 16th annual conference of the International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR). We will present 24 posters, a podium discussion on the costs associated with hypogonadism, and two workshops focused on the cost-effectiveness of cancer therapies and comparative effectiveness research.
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Issues Facing Electric Utility Executives

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:19:49 GMT

Our consultants and affiliates look at the four key question leaders are asking themselves about skill sets, resource planning, finance, and smart grid.

A Closer Look at Hydraulic Fracturing

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:13:19 GMT

In this Q&A, Vice President Robert Earle outlines the risks and litigation questions raised by the process of extracting natural gas from shale deposits.

The Promise, Pitfalls of Natural Gas

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:10:36 GMT

Managing Principal Susan Tierney describes how to successfully develop this vast resource by focusing on pricing, process, and public concerns.

Energy Bulletin: Managing Uncertainty

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:04:55 GMT

In this issue, our consultants and affiliates help make sense of changing economics, policies, and technologies in the energy sector.

EVENT: 5/4/2011 - Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney discusses potential impacts of EPA air and water emissions regulations on the electric industry

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:34:04 GMT

Event: EBA Primer for Lawyers and Energy Professionals
Host: Energy Bar Association
Location: Washington, D.C.
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EVENT: 4/28/2011 - Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney discusses recent changes in EPA's air quality regulations

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:21:09 GMT

Event: Tribal Energy in the Southwest
Host: Law Seminars International
Location: Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, AZ
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Affiliate Robert Stavins Explores Impact of Clean Air Transport Rule in New Report

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:07:23 GMT

In a new report, “A Guide to Economic and Policy Analysis of EPA’s Transport Rule,” Analysis Group affiliate Robert N. Stavins and MIT Professor Richard Schmalensee discuss factors affecting the rule’s social and economic benefits and costs, and provide guidance on other economic impacts.

FERC, National Fuel Marketing Settle in Market Manipulation Case

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:26:36 GMT

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on April 7, 2011, approved a settlement between its Office of Enforcement and Analysis Group client National Fuel Marketing Company LLC and affiliates.

EVENT: 5/19/2011 - Managing Principal Laura Stamm presents on “Expert Depositions”

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:52:36 GMT

Event: Taking and Defending Depositions 2011
Host: Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Location: New York, NY
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EVENT: 5/11/2011 - Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney participates in a keynote conversation at annual Ceres Conference

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:11:44 GMT

Event: Ceres Conference 2011 – Igniting Innovation. Scaling Sustainability
Host: Ceres
Location: Oakland, CA
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Chicago Office Celebrates Five Years of Client Service

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:18:07 GMT

Analysis Group’s Chicago office opened five years ago this month, and continues to grow in client service and casework, as well as in professional staff.

Research on Cartels by Affiliate Marcel Boyer Published by CIRANO

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:22:31 GMT

Analysis Group academic affiliate Professor Marcel Boyer has coauthored two papers on competition issues, “The Econometrics of Cartel Overcharges,” and “The Determination of Fines in Cartel Cases: The Myth of Underdeterrence,” both published on the website of CIRANO. CIRANO is an inter-university center of research, liaison, and transfer of knowledge on the analysis of organizations that brings together internationally recognized researchers from Canada, the United States, and Europe.

EVENT: 4/1/2011 - Managing Principal Genia Long joins the panel "The Next Wave of Generics: Charting a Path for Biosimilars and Biobetters"

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:35:02 GMT

Event: 2011 Yale Healthcare Conference
Host: Yale University
Location: New Haven, CT
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Affiliate William Holder Named Dean of USC’s Leventhal School of Accounting

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:09:15 GMT

University of Southern California (USC) Professor William W. Holder has been appointed dean of the university’s Leventhal School of Accounting, effective July 1, 2011.

Vice President Peter Simon Discusses How Statistical Sampling Can be Helpful in Litigation

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:42:19 GMT

Statistical sampling can be a powerful tool in litigation, and we can often learn a great deal about a particular situation for a relatively small cost. In his recent Law 360 article, “Arguments For and Against Using Sampling in Litigation,” Vice President Peter Simon discusses the pros and cons of using sampling.

Managing Principal Keith Ugone Testifies on Damages in Verizon Patent Infringement Case

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:07:46 GMT

In the matter, Cheetah Omni LLC v. Verizon Services Corporation, et al., Managing Principal Keith R. Ugone and Vice President Bruce L. Blacker, conducted an independent evaluation of the plaintiffs’ claimed damages, prepared rebuttal reports, and assisted counsel in depositions related to damages issues.

White Collar Investigations

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:52:50 GMT

Investigations of white-collar crime are on the rise. Our approach to these matters emphasizes quantitative analysis of information flows.

EVENT: 4/1/2011 - Vice President Debjit Ghosh will moderate “Deconstructing Healthcare in India”

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:41:47 GMT

Event: Columbia Business School South Asian Business Conference – 7th Annual Event
Host: Columbia Business School
Location: New York, NY
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EVENT: 4/29/2011 - Managing Principal Laura Stamm presents “Patent Infringement: Calculating Reasonable Royalty Damages after Uniloc v. Microsoft”

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:54:39 GMT

Event: 19th Annual Fordham IP Law & Policy Conference
Host: Fordham Intellectual Property Institute
Location: New York, NY
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Analysis Group Consultants Discuss the Alleged Use of Average Wholesale Price to Coordinate Conspiracies

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:47:38 GMT

In a recent article, Analysis Group Vice President Evan Hoffman Schouten and Manager Brian Ellman argue that AWP “is an improbable and ineffective instrument upon which to base a price-fixing conspiracy among drug manufacturers.”

Affiliate Harold Furchtgott-Roth Comments on Possible AT&T Merger with T-Mobile USA

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:48:03 GMT

While a possible merger between AT&T and T-Mobile USA could be approved within a year, 18 months is a more likely time frame, says Analysis Group affiliate and former Federal Communications Commissioner Harold Furchtgott-Roth.

EVENT: 4/8/2011 - Vice President Todd Schatzki presents on “Can Cost Containment Raise Costs? Allowance Reserves in Practice”

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:13:39 GMT

Event: 9th Annual International Industrial Organization Conference
Host: Industrial Organization Society (IOS)
Location: Boston, MA
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Managing Principal Genia Long Interviewed on Data Exclusivity Law Governing Biosimilars

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:10:18 GMT

In two interviews with Specialty Pharmacy News (February and March 2011), Managing Principal Genia Long, an authority on policy and regulation governing the approval pathway by which biosimilar drugs will enter the market, discussed the challenges facing manufacturers considering market entry, given “the level of investment required, both of time and money,” and the importance of the data exclusivity period.

New Study Judged in Top 5% of Program by American Academy of Neurology

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:47:34 GMT

A study by Analysis Group Managing Principal Mei Sheng Duh, Manager Annie Guerin, Associate Sujata Sarda, and Senior Analyst Tom Samuelson, in collaboration with Professors Edward Faught, M.D., and Sandy Helmers, M.D., M.P.H., of Emory University, under the sponsorship of Cyberonics, Inc. has been accepted as part of the Scientific Program Highlights Plenary Session at the American Academy of Neurology 2011 meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii.

EVENT: 4/15/2011 - Managing Principal Mei Sheng Duh and Professor Edward Faught, M.D., present “The Impact of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy on Healthcare Resource Use, Costs, and Adjunctive Anti-epileptic Drug Use in MEDICAID Patients with Refractory Epilepsy”

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:33:29 GMT

Event: American Academy of Neurology 2011 Scientific Program
Host: American Academy of Neurology
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
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Report from Affiliate Robert Pindyck Informs Resource Study in Israel

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:01:38 GMT

Robert S. Pindyck, the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Professor of Economics and Finance at MIT’s Sloan School of Management and an Analysis Group affiliate, recently filed a report with Israel’s Ministry of Finance on determining the “normal” rate of return for investments in the exploration, production, and development of offshore oil and natural gas reserves.

EVENT: 3/2/2011 - Managing Principal Genia Long speaks on “Preparing for the Economics of Biosimilars”

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:15:49 GMT

Event: Biosimilars and Follow-On Biologics Americas Conference
Host: Visiongain
Location: Boston, MA
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EVENT: 3/30/2011 - Managing Principal Laura Stamm joins the panel: “Litigating Your Competition Out of a Business: A Mock Argument”

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:28:19 GMT

Event: American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law Spring Meeting
Host: American Bar Association
Location: Washington, D.C.
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EVENT: 3/30/2011 - Managing Principal Pierre Cremieux joins the panel “With or Without Merit, Class Certification Requires Commonality”

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:17:57 GMT

Event: American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law Spring Meeting
Host: American Bar Association
Location: Washington, D.C.
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Managing Principal Susan Tierney Comments on Effects of Air Emissions Rules

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:52:32 GMT

The Clean Air Act has already created tremendous benefits for the nation, says Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney in this guest commentary in Carbon Market North America.

Competition and the Cable Industry

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:14:03 GMT

Managing Principal Tasneem Chipty explains antitrust concerns associated with the Comcast/NBC Universal deal.

Analysis Group Affiliate Provides Expert Testimony in “Landmark Decision” Poison Pill Defense Suit

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:32:35 GMT

In a case expected to have wide-ranging impact, the Delaware Chancery Court upheld Airgas Inc.’s shareholder rights plan, and concluded that the company’s defensive measures were reasonable given the threat of a hostile bid offer by Air Products & Chemicals. The court’s ruling reaffirmed the use of the so-called poison pill that companies have used to prevent hostile takeovers.

Affiliate Ashley Stevens Coauthors “New England Journal of Medicine” Study on Drug Discovery

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:17:30 GMT

A study on the role of public-sector research in the discovery of drugs and vaccines by affiliate Ashley J. Stevens of Boston University and other health care professionals was published in The New England Journal of Medicine (February 2011).

EVENT: 2/26/2011 - Vice President Debjit Ghosh will discuss the impact of health care reform at the "Possibilities of Healthcare Reform and its Effect on Business" symposium

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:27:01 GMT

Event: Symposium of Synergasia
Host: Drexel University / Lebow College
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney Presents at Utility Commissioners Event

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:06:47 GMT

Managing Principal Susan F. Tierney took part in a panel discussion about how the electric industry (and its regulators) can respond to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations affecting coal-fired power plants.

EVENT: 3/7/2011 - Affiliate Iain Cockburn presents on "Follow-on Biologics: Current Trends and Insights"

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:05:36 GMT

Event: BPLA Annual Breakfast Seminar
Host: Boston Patent Law Association (BPLA)
Location: Boston, MA
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Managing Principal Mei Sheng Duh Delivers Lecture at Harvard School of Public Health

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:39:57 GMT

On February 7, 2011 Managing Principal and Chief Epidemiologist Mei Sheng Duh appeared as guest lecturer at the department of epidemiology of Harvard School of Public Health, as part of the school’s Seminars on Drug Safety and Comparative Effectiveness (EPI298).

Robert Stavins, Todd Schatzki Submit Comments to Little Hoover Commission

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:47:39 GMT

Analysis Group affiliate Robert Stavins and Vice President Todd Schatzki recently submitted comments to the Little Hoover Commission discussing the need for regulatory reform in California.

Analysis Group Develops New Economic Survey for Human Resources Professionals

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:05:07 GMT

On February 2, the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (OCRHA) launched the first edition of Flash-Emploi CRHA, a quarterly newsletter reporting on how human resource professionals expect the Quebec job market to develop in the near future.

EVENT: 6/2/2011 - Managing Principals Tasneem Chipty and Steven Herscovici present on "Economics of Music Copyright Valuation: Theory and Practice"

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:27:18 GMT

Event: 45th Annual Conference of the CEA
Host: Canadian Economics Association (CEA)
Location: Ottawa, Canada
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EVENT: 2/16/2011 - Vice President Paul Hibbard participates in a panel on "Challenges and Opportunities for Renewables"

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:09:43 GMT

Event: NECA's Annual Renewable Energy Conference: "Phase II" of the Northeast Renewable Energy Market – What Will the Future Look Like?
Host: Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA)
Location: Boston, MA
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SEMINAR: 3/1/2011 - Webinar – Patent Infringement: Calculating Royalty Damages in a Post-Uniloc World

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:24:34 GMT

Host: The Legal Publishing Group of Strafford Publications

Description: Managing Principals John Jarosz and Carla Mulhern, along with Federal Circuit Chief Judge Paul Michel (ret.) and George Pappas, Partner, Covington & Burling LLP, will address recent federal court decisions on the importance of isolating the contribution of the patented technology to the overall product in the determination of reasonable royalty damages, as well as economic and financial tools available to practitioners in estimating royalty damages with a particular emphasis on EMVR and apportionment.

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EVENT: 2/8/2011 - Managing Principal Jeff Cohen presents on Economics of Digital Copying

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:32:10 GMT

Event: Annual Corporate Intellectual Property Law Conference
Host: Law Bulletin Seminars
Location: Hilton, Chicago, IL
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SEMINAR: 2/16/2011 - Teleseminar – Clearing the Way for Biosimilars: New Complexities Around Competition and Consumer Harm

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:42:16 GMT

Host: American Bar Association Section of Antitrust, Intellectual Property and Health Care Committees

Description: Litigation related to generics often draws from the confluence of antitrust and intellectual property. In the wake of the recent approval of the first biosimilars and new health care laws, it is anticipated that antitrust issues will follow.

Join our panelists for a complimentary teleseminar as they discuss that prospect and how various actions by brand manufacturers, said to be aimed at defending the safety and reputation of the therapeutic category, could also be interpreted as an attempt to illegally maintain a perceived monopoly position.

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EVENT: 2/9/2011 - Managing Principal Edward Tuttle presents on "Managing Personalized Medicine Investments in the Development Portfolio"

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:12:45 GMT

Event: Commercialized Strategies & Market Access for Personalized Medicines & Companion Diagnostics
Host: NextLevel Pharma
Location: Miami, FL
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