Are there any remedies available for a violation of the antitrust laws?
Yes, there are several remedies available to those who have suffered damages due to a violation of the antitrust laws in New Jersey. These remedies include civil or criminal penalties, court-ordered injunctions, and damages (money) to compensate the harmed party. Civil penalties are imposed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). These penalties can be financial or require changes to the way the business operates. The FTC will generally try to settle violations without going to court, while the DOJ may take court action and seek monetary damages, including the return of profits made through violating the antitrust laws. Injunctions are court orders that prohibit a business from engaging in anti-competitive behavior, or require changes to the way the business operates. These may include prohibitions on certain pricing activities or other practices that have a negative effect on competition. Finally, a civil lawsuit may be brought against the business that violated the antitrust laws. If successful, the affected party may be awarded monetary damages, including the return of profits made through violating the antitrust laws. This means that a plaintiff can receive the money that the defendant unlawfully made from their anti-competitive behavior.
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