US state attorneys general express support for State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021
( June 18, 2021, 13:44 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Members of the National Association of Attorneys General have sent a letter expressing support for the State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021, which would prevent the transfer of US antitrust litigation in which they are a complainant to another venue. "Federal enforcers are entitled to select and remain in their preferred venue and pursue relief without undue delay and distractions caused by the particularized interests of private plaintiffs. State antitrust enforcement actions should be extended the same protections from transfer as those brought on behalf of the United States," said the letter addressed to Senators Amy Klobuchar and Mike Lee and Representatives David Cicilline and Ken Buck. The letter, signed by AGs from 48 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the District of Columbia, advocated for passage of the bill "as soon as possible" so that citizens can benefit from more efficient, effective, and timely adjudication of antitrust actions.
*Updated June 18, 2021, at 17:15 GMT; includes statement from Connecticut attorney general. See attached document and text below....
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