Antitrust Civil Process Act Amendments of 1979

Summary

Antitrust Civil Process Act Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Antitrust Civil Process Act to authorize the Attorney General or the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Antitrust Division to issue civil investigative demands for depositions, interrogatories, documents, and other specified items produced during the discovery phase of private lawsuits and other proceedings. Sets forth procedures for the issuance and return of such demands. Declares that such demands supercede any inconsistent protective order, rule, or provision of law restraining disclosure of products of discovery. Stipulates that any disclosure made pursuant to such a demand shall not constitute a waiver of privilege. Establishes procedures to enable any person to challenge an investigative demand for products of discovery.

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 28 April 1980

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 11 April 1980

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 May 1979

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