Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, CONFERENCES: International Antitrust Forum set for early June, (Apr 14, 2015)
Organizations Mentioned:Baker & McKenzie, LLP | Northwestern University
The Sixth Annual Chicago Forum on International Antitrust Issues will be held at Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois on June 8 and 9.
The conference will examine the latest developments in competition regulation around the world. U.S. companies doing business outside the country face challenges in complying with competition laws around the world, especially with new laws and increased enforcement in many jurisdictions. The conference will focus particularly on developments in Mexico, China, India, Brazil, the EU, and the United States.
Following an introduction on the afternoon of June 8, featured speaker Brent Snyder, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Criminal Enforcement, Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, will discuss “The Proliferation of Leniency Programs: Is Leniency Still an Offer Companies Should Not Refuse or Too Much of a Good Thing?” The remainder of the day will include panels discussing: “Hot Topics in Merger Enforcement—Minority Interests, Remedies—United States, Europe, & China”; “Understanding Antitrust Enforcement in China—NDRC and SAIC”; and “Perspectives on Non-U.S. Enforcement.” Baker McKenzie will host a networking reception at the end of the day.
On June 9, following a continental breakfast, the conference will continue with panels discussions on cartel investigations, dawn raids and searches and seizures, and recent developments in India, Mexico, the EU, and the United States.
Attendees may register online at the Northwestern Law website. 10.25 credits have been approved by the State of Illinois, with approval pending for 1.5 professional responsibility credits.
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