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SUMMARY:Ask the European Commission: Reforming Merger Control in Europe
DESCRIPTION:The GW Competition & Innovation Lab and Compass Lexecon organize this extraordinary interactive forum that promises to illuminate the path forward for European merger control. In an era of rapid economic transformation and intensifying global competition\, this event offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with the architects of EU policy at the Directorate-General for Competition (DG COMP). \nFeatured Speakers: – Hans Zenger\, Head of the Chief Economist Team\, DG COMP\, European Commission  – Daniele Calisti\, Head of the Merger Unit\, DG COMP\, European Commission   \nJoin a distinguished assembly of main questioners—Ingrid Vandenborre (Skadden) and Roman Fischer (Compass Lexecon) and our moderator Lorenzo Coppi (Compass Lexecon) —alongside additional questioners including Konstantin Bodarenko (Freshfields)\, Anita Magraner (Cleary)\, Orestis Omran (DLA Piper)\, and Kasia Czapracka (White & Case). \n \n\nThis dynamic format empowers participants to pose incisive questions\, fostering candid dialogue on the DG COMP’s ongoing merger consultation and its implications for innovation\, market dynamics\, and regulatory evolution. \nThis pivotal discussion will explore critical reforms designed to balance robust enforcement with the imperatives of technological advancement and economic vitality. \n \nBy participating\, you will contribute to shaping a competition framework that sustains Europe’s leadership in the global marketplace.\n			\n				Registar to attend here
URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/ask-the-european-commission-reforming-merger-control-in-europe/
LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition Law & Economics
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SUMMARY:NextGen Antitrust Forum
DESCRIPTION:The GW Competition and Innovation Lab and NERA were pleased to organize the first-ever NextGen Antitrust Forum\, a new platform for rising antitrust economists and lawyers interested in exchanging ideas\, making connections\, and taking part in discussions on current issues in competition policy. \n			\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The inaugural session focused on “Vertical Integration Revisited: Evidence\, Theory\, and Antitrust Policy.” The discussion looked at how empirical work and economic thinking shape today’s debates on enforcement and policy.   \nSpeakers included NERA Senior Consultant Elena Ramirez Pierce\, Latham & Watkins Counsel Francesca Pisano\, RTX Director and Senior Counsel Elyssa Wenzel\, and AT&T Senior Legal Counsel Amanda Norton\, with NERA Director Emily Walden moderating.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n5:00 PM\n\nRegistration and Welcome Drinks\n\n\n\n5:30 PM\n\nPresentation and Discussion\n\n\n\n6:30 PM\n\nPost-Session Drinks and Discussion
URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/nextgen-antitrust-forum/
LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition Law & Economics,Intellectual Property Rights,Previous Events
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