FTC To Host Public Workshop on Unilateral Effects Analysis and Litigation

The Federal Trade Commission will hold a workshop on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 9 a.m. EST to examine “Unilateral Effects Analysis and Litigation.” The event, which was announced by Chairman Majoras in her keynote address at the ABA Antitrust Law Section’s Fall Forum, will be held at the Commission’s satellite building conference center from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The workshop will bring together recognized legal and economic experts to discuss how unilateral effects theories are applied to mergers of firms selling competing but differentiated products, and judicial perspectives on such theories. It is free and open to the public. A government-issued photo ID is required to enter the facility.

WHO: FTC staff and recognized legal and economic experts
WHEN: Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Federal Trade Commission, Satellite Building
601 New Jersey Ave., N.W., Washington, DC
Conference Center
PRESS CONTACT: FTC Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2180

Webcast Information

Reporters interested in this event but who are unable to attend, can view a live Webcast of the workshop by connecting to a link that will be made available on Monday

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