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20-05-2025
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Securities Litigation Expert Dr. Jan Jindra Joins The Brattle Group as Principal
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Dr. Jan Jindra to its San Francisco office as a Principal in the firm's Securities Class Actions and White Collar Investigations & Litigation practices. A former financial economist and Assistant Director at the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC's) Division of Economic and Risk Analysis, Dr. Jindra has 20 years of experience advising clients on complex securities litigation and regulatory investigations. Dr. Jindra's expertise spans the valuation of complex securities, insider trading, market manipulation, investment advisor fraud, disclosure violations, initial public offering (IPO) allocations, investor harm, and hedge fund performance, among other topics. He has served as a testifying expert and consultant in both civil and criminal proceedings – including in complex matters involving insider trading, disclosure violations, analysis of trading strategies, enterprise valuation, and valuation of complex securities – for the SEC, the US Department of Justice, and the Federal Trade Commission. "With his deep industry experience and his wide-ranging securities expertise, Jan will be a tremendous asset to Brattle's clients. Likewise, his collaborative nature and emphasis on developing the next generation of experts make him a wonderful fit for our firm," said Torben Voetmann, Brattle President & Principal. At the SEC, in addition to providing expert testimony, Dr. Jindra led teams and actively participated in witness interviews and depositions, settlement negotiations, and the preparation of expert reports. He also oversaw staff development and played a key role in mentoring the next generation of expert witnesses within the agency. "Brattle is known for its collegial culture and its top-notch team of experts, and I am thrilled to transition back into consulting at such a reputable firm," said Dr. Jindra. "I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues, developing the next generation of experts, and helping clients answer complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions." Prior to his tenure at the SEC, Dr. Jindra taught finance courses at The Ohio State University and Menlo College. He also authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in highly reputable finance academic journals. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Manager at an international economics consultancy. To learn more about Dr. Jindra, please see his full bio at ABOUT BRATTLEThe Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across four continents. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Brattle Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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20-05-2025
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Securities Litigation Expert Dr. Jan Jindra Joins The Brattle Group as Principal
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Brattle Group has welcomed Dr. Jan Jindra to its San Francisco office as a Principal in the firm's Securities Class Actions and White Collar Investigations & Litigation practices. A former financial economist and Assistant Director at the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC's) Division of Economic and Risk Analysis, Dr. Jindra has 20 years of experience advising clients on complex securities litigation and regulatory investigations. Dr. Jindra's expertise spans the valuation of complex securities, insider trading, market manipulation, investment advisor fraud, disclosure violations, initial public offering (IPO) allocations, investor harm, and hedge fund performance, among other topics. He has served as a testifying expert and consultant in both civil and criminal proceedings – including in complex matters involving insider trading, disclosure violations, analysis of trading strategies, enterprise valuation, and valuation of complex securities – for the SEC, the US Department of Justice, and the Federal Trade Commission. 'With his deep industry experience and his wide-ranging securities expertise, Jan will be a tremendous asset to Brattle's clients. Likewise, his collaborative nature and emphasis on developing the next generation of experts make him a wonderful fit for our firm,' said Torben Voetmann, Brattle President & Principal. At the SEC, in addition to providing expert testimony, Dr. Jindra led teams and actively participated in witness interviews and depositions, settlement negotiations, and the preparation of expert reports. He also oversaw staff development and played a key role in mentoring the next generation of expert witnesses within the agency. 'Brattle is known for its collegial culture and its top-notch team of experts, and I am thrilled to transition back into consulting at such a reputable firm,' said Dr. Jindra. 'I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues, developing the next generation of experts, and helping clients answer complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions.' Prior to his tenure at the SEC, Dr. Jindra taught finance courses at The Ohio State University and Menlo College. He also authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in highly reputable finance academic journals. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Manager at an international economics consultancy. To learn more about Dr. Jindra, please see his full bio at ABOUT BRATTLEThe Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across four continents. For more information, please visit
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07-05-2025
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Pueblo votes to stay with Black Hills in another landslide. Nearly 78% say 'no' on 2A
For the second time since May 2020, voters emphatically opposed a city of Pueblo attempt to cancel its franchise agreement with Black Hills Energy. The Pueblo County Elections Department counted 16,005 votes against and 4,557 votes for Ballot Initiative 2A by 10 p.m. on May 6, 2025, according to unofficial results. The initiative asked voters if the city should cancel the agreement and acquire the "generation, transmission and distribution assets" of Black Hills, if "determined feasible." While nearly 78% of voters shot down Ballot Initiative 2A in 2025, a similar measure put out to voters in 2020 failed with over 75% of votes against it. Pueblo Mayor Heather Graham speaks in opposition to Black Hills Energy rate increases outside the Pueblo County Courthouse on Thursday, July 11, 2024 Pueblo mayor: Community 'obviously supports' Black Hills "The community obviously supports Black Hills Energy and is okay with the extreme rate increases and high price of their electricity," Pueblo Mayor Heather Graham told the Chieftain on May 7. "When you have millions of dollars to campaign to make sure that stays in place, it's really hard to challenge that situation." A 6.7% electric rate increase on Black Hills' Colorado ratepayers was approved by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and went into effect on March 22. Prior to the increase, a January 2024 survey from the Colorado Association of Municipal Utilities (CAMU) demonstrated that Black Hills customers were already paying higher rates than customers of any other utility in Colorado. Black Hills Energy Service Center located at 105 S. Victoria Ave. Over $1.5 million campaign aides in defeat of Ballot Initiative 2A No on 2A, a campaign against the city's efforts to leave Black Hills, spent over $1.51 million between March 4 and May 2 with over $1,600 remaining on hand, according to the Pueblo City Clerk's office. Contributions received by No on 2A included $1.5 million from Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC. and $30,000 from Edison Electric Institute, Inc. — an association representing electric utility companies throughout the U.S. Expenditure statements from the city clerk's office show money spent by No on 2A going toward TV media services, online campaigning, mailers, polling, bank fees and other voter outreach services. Campaign materials from No on 2A argued that a city-run or regional electric utility would be more costly to ratepayers than continued operation by Black Hills. The over $30 million spent by the city of Boulder in a decade-long attempt to municipalize its utility, and a Brattle Group Study showing municipalization would cost $1 billion in Pueblo, were often referenced by No on 2A to support its arguments. Black Hills 'delighted' at special election result "We simply asked voters a series of questions and we trusted the answer... Do you want to be Boulder? Do you want to go $1 billion in debt? Do you think the city can handle this? What happens if there's a cyber attack? We just ask questions and let voters kind of come to their own conclusion about those things," No on 2A spokesperson Steve Welchert told the Chieftain. James Williams, a regional manager of public affairs for Black Hills Energy, shared a statement with the Chieftain and other media outlets about an hour and a half after the first batch of Ballot Initiative 2A election results dropped, at which point 13,800 of 17,504 total counted had been cast opposing 2A. "We're delighted that Pueblo voters overwhelmingly said no to an attempted government takeover of our electric system, for the second time in five years," Williams said in the statement. "Voters know the city's own study showed that a billion-dollar takeover in Pueblo simply isn't feasible, and there's no practical path for an estimated $4 billion region-wide takeover effort, which would be highly complex and unlikely to succeed." What's next for the city of Pueblo and Black Hills? Despite the outcome of the $100,000 special election, Graham told the Chieftain that Pueblo City Council will still be voting on whether or not to take the 2025 off-ramp with Black Hills in August. The city's franchise agreement with Black Hills expires in 2030. "Over the next five years, we'll continue to work on a plan to hopefully find another energy provider or create our own so that we can provide our cost-effective rates to the community," Graham said. Pueblo County Senior Public Information Officer Anthony Mestas told the Chieftain that "all ballots received were counted" as of the night of May 6. The only remaining ballots include those requiring signature cures and overseas ballots. The deadline for cures and overseas ballots is May 14 at midnight. "Once those are processed, an update will be released on May 15, 2025, by end of day," Mestas said. Rattlesnakes in Pueblo: Rattlesnakes are emerging in Colorado. Here's how to stay safe Pueblo Chieftain reporter James Bartolo can be reached at JBartolo@ Support local news, subscribe to the Pueblo Chieftain at This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: Pueblo special election: Bid to leave Black Hills fails in landslide
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26-02-2025
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The Brattle Group Welcomes Carolyn Manning as Vice President of Marketing & Business Development
BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group is pleased to welcome Carolyn Manning to the firm's leadership team as Vice President of Marketing & Business Development. Based in the Boston office, Ms. Manning brings over 25 years of experience in strategic marketing and business development for consulting and law firms. "Carolyn is a valuable addition to Brattle's leadership team, and I am confident that her expertise in client development will further enhance our strategic approach to client service," said Brattle President & Principal Dr. Torben Voetmann. Ms. Manning will lead all aspects of Brattle's global marketing and business development function. Working closely with firm leadership, she will focus on strengthening the firm's market presence, expanding client engagement initiatives, and identifying new growth opportunities. "I am impressed by Brattle's people, culture, and loyal and growing client base," said Ms. Manning. "It's exciting to be a part of this dynamic firm and help the next generation build upon its past successes." Before joining Brattle, Ms. Manning held several leadership roles in marketing and business development at prominent law firms and consultancies, including serving as Chief Marketing & BD Officer at Mintz, an Am Law 100 firm. Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly recognized her for "Excellence in Marketing" in 2022, and the Legal Marketing Association recognized her with its "Distinguished Service Award" in 2023. Learn more about Ms. Manning here: ABOUT BRATTLE The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Brattle Group Sign in to access your portfolio
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19-02-2025
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New Brattle Study Finds the Affordable Connectivity Program Pays for Itself
WASHINGTON, February 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a new report released today, experts from The Brattle Group provide an economic analysis of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – which offered monthly broadband service subsidies to low-income households – and find that the economic benefits generated by the program far outweigh its costs. The ACP helped connect more than 23 million households to internet service. However, the program expired in May 2024 due to a lack of funding. In the report, the Brattle coauthors show that reinstating the ACP could lead to significant savings and benefits for the U.S. in healthcare, education, and the labor market. The total quantified benefits in these areas are significantly larger than the program's modest annual cost of $7.3 billion; in fact, the overall healthcare savings alone are quadruple the ACP's annual funding and could more than offset the costs of the entire program if it were reinstated. Key highlights of the report include: By improving access to telehealth alone, the ACP generates an estimated $28.9–$29.5 billion in annual healthcare cost savings. Increased access to virtual care reduces the need for in-person medical visits while generating better health outcomes. A switch from one physical visit to telehealth for one single Medicaid recipient could save enough money to fund 3.5 years of ACP support for one Medicaid recipient. Over 80% of the annual costs of the ACP could be offset solely from $6.0 billion in Congressional Budget Office (CBO) scorable telehealth-induced cost savings under Medicaid. Reinstating the ACP would improve students' academic performance and benefit their future earnings by over $3.7 billion per year, starting approximately 10 years after high school. $2.1–$4.3 billion in annual wage gains from expanded labor force participation could be generated if the program were reinstated. "The ACP played a critical role in addressing broadband affordability in the United States over the past several years, and our analysis found that the annual return on investment for the ACP exceeds the expense of the program," said Dr. Paroma Sanyal, Principal at The Brattle Group and one of the coauthors of the report. "The continuation of the ACP is not just a fiscal necessity to save taxpayer dollars but a strategic investment in America's economic competitiveness. Without the ACP, the country would lose billions of dollars in cost savings and economic gains." TruConnect, the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the US, commissioned the study. "Paying for Itself: How the Affordable Connectivity Program Delivers More Than It Costs" was coauthored by Dr. Sanyal, Principal Dr. Coleman Bazelon, and Senior Associate Dr. Yong Paek. The full report is available on Brattle's website: ABOUT BRATTLE The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit View source version on Contacts Abbie MunafoThe Brattle Group+1 617 234 Sign in to access your portfolio
