Antitrust Procedural Improvements Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Antitrust Procedural Improvements Act of 1979 - Amends the Antitrust Civil Process Act to authorize the Attorney General or the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Antitrust Division to issue civil investigative demands for depositions, interrogatories, documents, and other specified items produced during the discovery phase of private lawsuits and other proceedings. Sets forth procedures for the issuance and return of such demands. Declares that such demands supercede any inconsistent protective order, rule, or provision of law restraining disclosure of products of discovery. Stipulates that any disclosure made pursuant to such a demand shall not constitute a waiver of privilege. Permits any person retained or consulted by the Department of Justice in connection with the enforcement of the antitrust laws to examine documentary material obtained pursuant to an investigative demand. Establishes procedures to enable any person to challenge an investigative demand for products of discovery. Subjects any attorney or other person engaging in unreasonable dilatory conduct to personal liability for any resulting excess costs, expenses, and attorney's fees. Makes an unsuccessful de…