Join FDLI and your peers in the food and drug law community at the next virtual “Author Happy Hour” to discuss the Winter 2020 Update magazine article, “Antitrust Treatment of Acceleration Provisions in Hatch-Waxman Settlements.” Authors Cristina M. Fernandez and Michael Keeley, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider, will lead the discussion of topics presented in the article including recent federal cases, whether acceleration clauses may constitute anticompetitive reverse payments, and recommendations for structuring acceleration provisions in settlements. Be prepared to engage in the conversation, all while enjoying your favorite beverage. This member-only benefit is limited to twenty attendees to encourage active dialogue in a virtual setting.
Authors and Article
Cristina M. Fernandez, Associate, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider
Michael Keeley, Partner, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider
February 23, 2021
5:00 PM
Registration is open to FDLI members only and is first come, first served. Tickets are limited to 20 participants to facilitate conversation.
This is a complimentary event.
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CRISTINA M. FERNANDEZ is an associate in the New York office of Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider. Cristina has significant experience in antitrust and competition issues, including litigation, transactions, and counseling. Cristina has represented clients in criminal antitrust cartel investigations, follow-on multidistrict class action litigation and arbitration, and civil litigation involving a variety of antitrust and unfair competition issues such as monopolization, exclusive dealing, and mixed issues of antitrust and intellectual property law.
MIKE KEELEY is a partner in the Washington D.C. office of Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider. Over the course of his twenty-one years at Axinn, Mike has obtained antitrust clearance for large and complex strategic mergers, tried monopolization and patent jury cases, arbitrated international commercial disputes, and, most importantly, developed relationships with some of the best companies in the world. 
