Private Antitrust Actions : The Structure and Process of Civil Antitrust Litigation

Here for the first time is a comprehensive one-volume analysis that helps you to evaluate and successfully bring or defend a private antitrust suit. with Private Antitrust Actions you'll know exactly what it takes to determine if a party has standing to bring a civil antitrust suit, take advantage of (or overcome) available exemptions and immunities, and counsel any business on effective antitrust strategy. with detailed information on how the amount of the award is calculated, you'll be able to evaluate each case for potential recovery (or costs) and attorney's fees. and you'll also see how the federal courts are now interpreting and applying standards governing such matters as:Antitrust injury and standingFederal preemptionInsurance exemption for HMOs and managed care planLabor exemption and professional sportsState action immunityStatute of limitations and fraudulent concealmentClass certification and settlementSummary judgment and judgment as a matter of lawExpert testimony in establishing damages...plus in-depth exploration of areas where conflicting authority and unresolved questions persist.