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Tory MP's historic family links to slavery raise questions about Britain's position on reparations

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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This would include compensation for loss of life and liberty, uncompensated labour, personal injury, mental pain and anguish and gender-based violence.

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  • This would include compensation for loss of life and liberty, uncompensated labour, personal injury, mental pain and anguish and gender-based violence.
  • But then centuries of value derived from the trade in human beings produced for Britain an equally unimaginable sum.
  • According to the Treasury, the loan was only finally paid off in 2015.
  • One example is the Drax family of the Charborough Estate in Dorset, which is now owned by Conservative MP, Richard Drax.

Drax family legacy

    • For the past three years I have been researching – and have just completed – an unauthorised history of the Drax family.
    • The family appears to be unique in having an unbroken history of owning sugar plantations in the Caribbean from their inception until the present day.
    • Their ancestor James Drax (c.1609-1662) was one of the first settlers in Barbados in 1627 and is credited with inventing the British sugar industry in the 1630s.
    • His descendant – the Conservative MP for South Dorset, Richard Grosvenor Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax, (who prefers to be known as Richard Drax) heads the family that owns the vast Charborough Estate and the Drax Hall Plantation in Barbados.
    • Although he is a public figure, Richard Drax and his family are very private, not least about their wealth which is locked into a number of trusts.

Mounting pressure for reparations

    • In the three years since I first wrote about Richard Drax MP, the call for reparations has gotten much louder.
    • Globally, Drax has come to symbolise those whose families benefited from slavery but rebuff formal apologies and paying reparations.
    • Pressure has grown on him and in October 2022 he flew to Barbados to meet with the country’s prime minister, Mia Mottley.
    • In the meeting between Drax and Mia Mottley, he was offered two options, one a package of reparations including all or a substantial part of Drax Hall.

The Brattle Group Welcomes Insolvency Expert Rafael Klotz as Principal

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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BOSTON, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Rafael Klotz to its Boston office as a Principal in the firm's Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Rafael Klotz to its Boston office as a Principal in the firm's Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.
  • "Brattle is thrilled to welcome Rafa, a superlative team leader and dealmaker," Brattle Interim President & Principal David J. Hutchings.
  • "I look forward to transitioning into consulting alongside the esteemed experts at The Brattle Group," said Mr. Klotz.
  • Prior to joining Brattle, Mr. Klotz was a Senior Managing Director in the International Division of Gordon Brothers Group.

The Brattle Group Welcomes Insolvency Expert Rafael Klotz as Principal

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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BOSTON, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Rafael Klotz to its Boston office as a Principal in the firm's Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Rafael Klotz to its Boston office as a Principal in the firm's Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.
  • "Brattle is thrilled to welcome Rafa, a superlative team leader and dealmaker," Brattle Interim President & Principal David J. Hutchings.
  • "I look forward to transitioning into consulting alongside the esteemed experts at The Brattle Group," said Mr. Klotz.
  • Prior to joining Brattle, Mr. Klotz was a Senior Managing Director in the International Division of Gordon Brothers Group.

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) Could Save US Utilities $15-$35 Billion in Capacity Investment Over 10 Years

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Real Reliability: The Value of Virtual Power provides an introduction to VPPs and models their value and performance versus conventional resource adequacy options.

Key Points: 
  • Real Reliability: The Value of Virtual Power provides an introduction to VPPs and models their value and performance versus conventional resource adequacy options.
  • The study also identifies key near-term activities for enabling the deployment of VPPs, which currently are adopted well below their market potential.
  • "With the massive growth in consumer adoption of clean, flexible energy technologies that is expected over the coming decade, virtual power plants are no longer a virtual reality," noted Ryan Hledik, a Brattle Principal and coauthor of the study.
  • "We believe the continued growth and support of virtual power plants in the residential sector is crucial to continue building towards a decarbonized, reliable grid of the future."

Financial Economist Andrew Roper Joins The Brattle Group as Principal

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Dr. Andrew Roper to its San Francisco office as a Principal in the firm's Securities Class Actions practice.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Dr. Andrew Roper to its San Francisco office as a Principal in the firm's Securities Class Actions practice.
  • Dr. Roper is a financial economist specializing in securities litigation, class certification, internal or regulatory investigations, and matters requiring valuation or damage estimates.
  • "With his extensive expertise in securities trading, valuation, and causation, Drew is a robust addition to our firm's Securities team," said Brattle Interim President & Principal David J. Hutchings.
  • "I look forward to continuing to build the Brattle brand in securities litigation," said Dr. Roper.

The Dexter Gordon® Centennial Project (DEX100): Preserving A Legacy for the Next Century of Artistic Excellence

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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The Dexter Gordon® Centennial Project is a year-long celebration of the life and legacy of musical icon Dexter Gordon® beginning on the 100th anniversary of his birth - on February 27, 2023 - and commencing throughout the remainder of this year.

Key Points: 
  • The Dexter Gordon® Centennial Project is a year-long celebration of the life and legacy of musical icon Dexter Gordon® beginning on the 100th anniversary of his birth - on February 27, 2023 - and commencing throughout the remainder of this year.
  • Gordon's memory will be commemorated this year through worldwide collaborations with venues throughout 2023.
  • To support, sponsor, or to host an event or project for The Dexter Gordon® Centennial Project, visit dex100.org or dextergordon.org , or email [email protected] .
  • Please Note: The estate of Dexter Gordon respectfully requests that any projects planned in Gordon's memory first be formally approved in writing.

The Brattle Group Expands in Europe with Paris Office

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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PARIS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group announced today that it has expanded its global reach with the launch of an office in Paris, the economic consultancy's fifth location in Europe and fourteenth across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group announced today that it has expanded its global reach with the launch of an office in Paris, the economic consultancy's fifth location in Europe and fourteenth across the globe.
  • "Paris is an important strategic location for many of our clients," said Brattle President David Hutchings.
  • "Our new Paris office reflects Brattle's strong and growing client base in France, and the ever-expanding nature of our global work."
  • The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world.

The Brattle Group Expands in Europe with Paris Office

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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PARIS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group announced today that it has expanded its global reach with the launch of an office in Paris, the economic consultancy's fifth location in Europe and fourteenth across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group announced today that it has expanded its global reach with the launch of an office in Paris, the economic consultancy's fifth location in Europe and fourteenth across the globe.
  • "Paris is an important strategic location for many of our clients," said Brattle President David Hutchings.
  • "Our new Paris office reflects Brattle's strong and growing client base in France, and the ever-expanding nature of our global work."
  • The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world.

New Research Reveals Online and Brick-and-Mortar Retail Prices Are Identical 95% of the Time

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Online prices rarely deviate away from brick-and-mortar prices, but when they do, they can deviate both upwards and downwards.

Key Points: 
  • Online prices rarely deviate away from brick-and-mortar prices, but when they do, they can deviate both upwards and downwards.
  • The convergence between online and offline retail prices and sales trends is likely impacted by the rising popularity of retail options like omnichannel, which blends elements of online and offline retail experiences.
  • "Not only do online and offline prices match 95% of the time, but online and offline retail displays nearly simultaneous price movements in almost identical magnitudes across channels.
  • The results suggest that both online and offline retail price and volume data should be considered when analyzing retail markets for antitrust purposes.

NJ Propane Gas Association Highlights Omissions and Assumptions in EMP Cost Report; Calls for Full Disclosure of All Cost Factors, Including Capital, Operating and Subsidies

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The New Jersey Propane Gas Association welcomes an overdue discussion of looming consumer costs anticipated from New Jersey's Energy Master Plan (EMP).

Key Points: 
  • TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The New Jersey Propane Gas Association welcomes an overdue discussion of looming consumer costs anticipated from New Jersey's Energy Master Plan (EMP).
  • Yet, by their own admission, the Brattle study omits any discussion of capital costs for equipment conversions, building retrofits and other "up-front" costs.
  • These costs are huge for all classes of customers but conveniently ignored in the Brattle study.
  • New Jerseyans have been waiting since the Energy Master Plan's 2019 update to learn what it will actually cost.