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Analysis Group President & CEO Martha Samuelson Addresses Annual Spring Antitrust Meeting; Will Bring Economist's Perspective to ABA Trial Practice Committee.


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 addressed members on the current hot topic of antitrust litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute.

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Ms. Samuelson focused her remarks on the novel structure of direct-to-consumer restitution in several major insurance settlements. "These settlements are likely to have a profound effect on private class litigations," she noted.

Ms. Samuelson was recently invited to join ABA's Trial Practice Committee of Antitrust Law as Vice Chair. The Trial Practice Committee is one of the leading educational organizations for antitrust lawyers in the country, whose members review and report on the important issues facing the profession, focusing primarily on antitrust trial work and courtroom advocacy, in addition to planning and hosting informative programs throughout the year. Trial Practice Committee members are recognized as legal authorities in the antitrust community, publishing newsletters, handbooks, and jury instruction guidelines.

"It was an honor to address ABA members at the Antitrust Spring Meeting, and to share my perspectives with them," Ms. Samuelson said. "I am looking forward to playing an active role with the Trial Practice Committee, which has an exciting charter. As an economist, I think I can bring some useful new insights to the Committee's work."

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