February 29, 2024
The American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section has published the article “Difference-in-Differences Renaissance and Implications for Antitrust Economic Analyses” by Director Jéssica Dutra. Recent advancements in econometrics have shown that the classic formulation of a difference-in-differences (DiD) – Two-way Fixed Effects – although fairly intuitive, may yield a miscalculated magnitude of the policy effect size, potentially going as far as providing an estimate in the opposite direction of the actual effect. In her article, Jéssica shows that by choosing the appropriate specification under the new developments of DiD, antitrust experts can ensure that antitrust enforcement remains grounded in sound economic principles and evidence-based reasoning.
Read the article here (ABA membership required):
Secretariat Client Natera Wins Preliminary Injunction against NeoGenomics
Economic analysis performed by Dr. Anup Malani and the Secretariat team demonstrates that a preliminary injunction is warranted. Natera, Inc., which specializes in cell-free DNA testing technology, sought a preliminary injunction against competitor NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc.
Recursive Nash-in-Nash Bargaining Solution
Keith Waeher authored the paper “Recursive Nash-in-Nash Bargaining Solution” with Xiaowei Yu. The paper has been published in Economics Bulletin.
The Dawning of Diverse Data: How eDiscovery Is Moving Beyond Emails
Gone are the days when email reigned supreme in eDiscovery. The digital landscape is evolving rapidly and, within the next two years, diverse digital data will surpass email in prevalence. This shift will significantly impact legal reviews, demanding new approaches and adaptations. Let’s explore the rise of diverse data, its implications for eDiscovery, and how […]