This project was completed by Intensity. Intensity joined Secretariat on February 1, 2023.
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technologies aid in the identification and recovery of companion animals, including dogs, cats, birds, horses, and other pets. One participant in the industry was accused of antitrust violations due to tying of pet RFID scanners to microchips by use of encryption. This participant was also accused of using the threat of patent litigation to foreclose another participant from entering the U.S. marketplace for implantable microchips.
Intensity performed an analysis of the effects on competition from actions alleged to violate antitrust laws. Intensity also evaluated the financial impact of the anticompetitive conduct in the marketplace to determine an appropriate measure of economic damages.
Our work involved an examination of the pertinent industries, an identification of the relevant antitrust markets, and an assessment of market power. Intensity analyzed anticompetitive conduct and its financial effects in relation to other factors influencing industry performance. Intensity evaluated product sales performance in relation to pricing, functionality, sales strategy, product distribution, industry standards, and network effects, among other factors.
Tiffany Oates Discusses Community Benefit Agreements for Sports Business Journal
Tiffany Oates, Director, recently authored an article for Sports Business Journal, “Sports districts demand more from community benefits agreements. Can teams deliver on their promises?” discussing community benefit agreements (CBAs) and what they reveal about a team’s commitment to the community.
Secretariat Earns No. 1 Rank in the GAR Power Index for Third Consecutive Year
For the third consecutive year, Secretariat has been ranked No. 1 in the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index 2026, unveiled March 26 at the GAR Awards during Paris Arbitration Week. For the third consecutive year, Secretariat has been ranked No. 1 in the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index 2026, unveiled March 26 at the GAR Awards during Paris Arbitration Week.
by Farheen Khan Human factors experts play a critical role in infant formula and nutrition‑product litigation because the central questions in these cases—what caregivers perceive, understand, retain, and ultimately do—are questions about human capabilities and limitations, not merely regulatory compliance. In the ongoing infant formula disputes, including the NEC multidistrict litigation and parallel state‑court proceedings, […]