Massachusetts S3209 amends the antitrust act to enhance penalties, expand jurisdiction, and clarify enforcement mechanisms.

Massachusetts S3209 amends the antitrust act by increasing the maximum fine for violations from two to five times the actual damages sustained. It expands the definition of "trade or commerce" to include recruitment, hiring, compensation, and retention of employees. The act allows the attorney general to bring civil actions to prevent violations and seek monetary relief for damages. It also authorizes the attorney general to issue civil investigative demands and recover costs of suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees.

Massachusetts S3209 amends the antitrust act to enhance penalties, expand jurisdiction, and clarify enforcement mechanisms.

Massachusetts S3209 amends the antitrust act by increasing the maximum fine for violations from two to five times the actual damages sustained. It expands the definition of "trade or commerce" to include recruitment, hiring, compensation, and retention of employees. The act allows the attorney general to bring civil actions to prevent violations and seek monetary relief for damages. It also authorizes the attorney general to issue civil investigative demands and recover costs of suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees.