The Economics Institute for Judges is the LEC’s flagship program. It addressed fundamental economic issues that are often at the heart of legal disputes. Through intensive classroom lectures and discussions, judges were given a solid grounding in economics, finance, and statistics. The practical relevance of these disciplines was emphasized through the interactive analysis of numerous cases. … Continue reading “Economics Institute for Judges”

With the increasing importance of the intersection of digital markets, antitrust law, and privacy, we are proud to have hosted the inaugural Economics Institute on Understanding Digital Markets & Antitrust. This program was co-sponsored with the Global Antitrust Institute (GAI), which is a leading academic center on antitrust here at Scalia Law. This four-day program … Continue reading “Economics Institute on Understanding Digital Markets & Antitrust”

The emerging antitrust frontier is set to change dramatically the way competition is regulated, and it is being shaped by a confluence of forces — including increased attention from Congress to antitrust issues and a renewed appreciation for the power antitrust laws can wield to control economic players; unconventional coalitions forming to use antitrust as … Continue reading “Study Group on the Changing Antitrust Frontier”