EI Chairman Barry C. Harris testified in federal court in Madison, Wisconsin

EI Chairman Barry C. Harris testified in federal court in Madison, Wisconsin on behalf of Inguran, LLC and XY LLC on antitrust liability issues. Inguran and XY were rebutting antitrust claims filed by ABS Global Inc. ABS alleged monopolization in a market for Sexed Bovine Semen Processing. Dr. Harris testified concerning market definition and competitive effects.  He presented evidence of declining prices, increasing quality and increasing sales of the products involved in the case. Dr. Harris also testified about the role of patents and long-term contracts in competition.  The jury found for Inguran and XY. EI economists Stephanie Mirrow, Michael Baumann and Allison Holt worked with Dr. Harris.  Inguran and XY were represented by Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld.