Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, CONFERENCES: Earn CLE credit at AAI Private Antitrust Enforcement Conference, (Sep 30, 2014)
Organizations Mentioned:American Antitrust Institute | Comcast
By Peter Reap, J.D., LL.M.
On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, the American Antitrust Institute will host its 8th Annual Private Antitrust Enforcement Conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Six (6) CLE credits have been awarded by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. Those wishing to attend may register here.
The day kicks off early with a Young Lawyers Breakfast at 8:30 a.m., in which a panel composed of both junior lawyers and legendary veterans will give a variety of perspectives on tightened pleading standards, restricted admissibility of expert opinions, increased roadblocks to class certification, and the proliferation of mandatory arbitration with class action bans. Panelists will also discuss practical solutions, how young lawyers in particular can take part, and reasons to expect that private antitrust enforcement may well have a vibrant future.
The Private Enforcement Conference officially begins at 9:00 a.m. with a continental networking breakfast, followed by a welcome address at 10:00 a.m. The conference includes a luncheon at which Tim Wu will give the keynote address. A more detailed conference agenda will be made available closer to the conference date.
Additionally,the2014 Antitrust Enforcement Awards will be presented at a gala dinner following the conference. Cocktails will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the JW Marriott, followed by dinner and the awards program at 6:30 p.m.
Tuition covers all three events (young lawyers breakfast, conference, and awards dinner), but registrants are encouraged to select the events they plan to attend on their registration form.
$300.00 All Day Tuition
$150.00 Government and Academic All Day
$75.00 Government Conference Only
$0 Advisory Board, Guest or Media All Day
Schedule:
8:30 a.m. – Young Lawyers Breakfast: The Future of Private Antitrust Enforcement: A Brainstorming Session With Lessons From History - Sponsored by Econ One Research
9:30 a.m. – Continental Breakfast - Sponsored by KCC
10:00 a.m. – Welcome
10:15 a.m. – Proving and Defending Section 1 Claims With Little Direct Evidence of Conspiracy
11:15 a.m. – Best Practices in Prosecuting and Defending Antitrust Class Actions in the Age of Comcast
12:15 p.m. – Networking Break - Sponsored by Rust Consulting/Kinsella Media
12:45 p.m. – Luncheon and Keynote Address
2:00 p.m. – Antitrust Issues Arising out of Multiple Recent Class Actions by Merchants and Consumers Against Payment Card Networks
3:30 p.m. – Antitrust Implications of the Financial Crisis: Financial Instruments, Derivatives, and Commodities.
5:00 p.m. – Closing
5:00 p.m. – Cocktail Reception at JW Marriott - Sponsored by Heffler Claims Group
6:30 p.m. – Antitrust Enforcement Awards Dinner at JW Marriott
8:30 p.m. – Champagne Reception - Sponsored by Nathan Associates
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