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AK HB14
Bill
Status
1/16/2013
Primary Sponsor
Max Gruenberg
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AI Summary
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Expands private right of action for antitrust violations to include persons injured directly or indirectly, allowing them to recover treble damages plus attorney fees and court costs.
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Requires any person commencing an antitrust action to simultaneously mail a copy of the complaint to the attorney general.
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Expands the definition of "person" in antitrust statutes to include the state, political subdivisions, cities, boroughs, and governmental entities such as the Alaska Railroad Corporation and University of Alaska.
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Allows courts to recover aggregate damages using statistical sampling or reasonable estimation methods without separately proving individual claims or damage amounts.
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Authorizes courts to revoke, forfeit, or suspend business charters, licenses, or franchises, or order dissolution or divestiture of assets for antitrust violations.
Legislative Description
Antitrust Actions & Penalties
Consumer Affairs
Last Action
REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
1/16/2013