Tech companies that become dominant inevitably come into the antitrust cross-hairs. Google is the latest example and is now the subject of investigations in both the U.S. and Europe over allegations it has abused its dominant position in online search. A distinguished group of experts will discuss the complex issues the antitrust agencies must address, including market definition, market power, existence and effects of “search bias”, the availability of effective remedies, and, ultimately, what is in the consumer’s best interest.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Oren Bracha, Howrey LLP and Arnold, White and Durkee Centennial Professor, University of Texas Law School
Eric K Clemons, Professor, Information Strategy and Economics Group, Operations and Information Management, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Michael Katz, Sarin Chair in Strategy and Leadership and Director, Institute for Business Innovation, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
Geoffrey Manne, Founder, International Center for Law & Economics and Lecturer in Law, Lewis and Clark Law School
Randal C. Picker, Paul H. and Theo Leffman Professor of Commercial Law, University of Chicago Law School
Thomas M. Lenard (moderator), President and Senior Fellow, Technology Policy Institute