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AK HB207
Bill
Status
4/18/2015
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, removing previous restriction to business or property injuries only.
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Allows private plaintiffs to recover threefold damages plus court costs and attorney fees upon successful civil action against antitrust violators.
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Requires persons commencing antitrust actions to simultaneously mail a copy of the complaint to the attorney general.
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Expands definition of "person" in antitrust statutes to include the state, political subdivisions, cities, boroughs, Alaska Railroad Corporation, and University of Alaska.
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Permits courts to order revocation, suspension, or dissolution of business organizations found to have violated antitrust laws and allows use of statistical sampling to prove aggregate damages in civil actions.
Legislative Description
Antitrust Actions & Penalties
Consumer Affairs
Last Action
REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
4/18/2015