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PC 1078

Para enmendar el inciso (d) del Artículo 3 de la Ley Núm. 77 de 25 de junio de 1964, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley Antimonopolística de Puerto Rico”, para disponer que las revisiones judiciales bajo dicha ley se presentarán ante el Tribunal de Apelaciones de Puerto Rico; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico redirects judicial reviews of antitrust law violations from current courts to the Court of Appeals, centralizing monopoly-related case jurisdiction.

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Bill Summary · PC 1078

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 1078 amends Puerto Rico's Antimonopoly Law (Law 77 of 1964) to redirect judicial reviews from their current venue to the Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico. This change affects the procedural jurisdiction for cases involving antitrust and monopoly violations on the island.

Why is this important

This jurisdictional shift could impact case processing speed, accessibility for litigants, and the specialized expertise applied to antitrust matters. It also affects which court bears the caseload for complex commercial disputes that shape market competition and business practices in Puerto Rico's economy.

Potential points of contention

  • Court capacity concerns: Whether the Court of Appeals has sufficient resources to handle antitrust cases or if this creates bottlenecks in an already burdened appellate system
  • Specialized expertise: Whether the Court of Appeals possesses adequate expertise in complex antitrust law compared to the current venue, potentially affecting decision quality
  • Access to justice: How the change affects filing costs, travel requirements, and practical accessibility for small businesses or consumers challenging monopolistic practices

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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