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In the current economic environment, where tariffs are being discussed, proposed, or implemented, with potential impact on many industries, companies are feeling pressure to rethink or adjust their pricing strategies....more
With the New Year under way, we wanted to provide updates on legislative activity and other developments affecting multifamily properties in the region and across the country, including Maryland Building Energy Performance...more
On October 9, the FTC, DOJ and CFPB warned consumers about potential fraud and price gouging during natural disasters. According to the agencies, scammers often exploit weather emergencies to take advantage of people trying...more
On December 7, 2023, the Biden Administration announced several new initiatives intended to “promote competition” in the health care sector. These initiatives reflect a broad range of concerns about rising costs in health...more
Antitrust- What a Waste! Merging Waste Disposal Companies Must Divest Assets to Avoid Antitrust Concerns- •The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the AGs of Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin...more
Price gouging enforcement and litigation is front and center for company counsel and business managers nationwide. Our weekly round up highlights some of the most relevant news and information to our clients and friends. ...more
The coronavirus pandemic has shocked the global economy, transformed industries, and upended our daily lives. Its effects will be felt for years. So, what do these changes mean for antitrust counseling? This article explains...more
In response to the current pandemic, antitrust enforcers at the Department of Justice have been issuing business review letters at record pace. One of these business review letters addressed an inquiry from the pork industry...more
Companies navigating through the unprecedented dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic need to be aware of antitrust and consumer protection laws to avoid potential legal pitfalls and challenges. ...more
Along with increased news about the spread of COVID-19 across the country, there has been a surge of price gouging allegations and reports of government investigations into that conduct, particularly in the northeast, likely...more
COVID-19 has disrupted supply and demand for public health products and other essential goods and services. In response to surging demand, prices for many of these items have increased sharply. These increases have drawn...more
COVID-19- Attorneys General Step Up Enforcement Efforts Against Price Gouging- •AGs across the country are taking steps to protect the public from price gouging by sellers capitalizing on the COVID-19 pandemic. ...more
- US Agencies Encourage COVID-19-Related Collaboration - Practical Tips for Information Sharing & Document Creation - Possible Delays to US Merger Approvals The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has, at least temporarily,...more
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are affecting nearly every industry around the world, creating unprecedented issues and challenges for businesses. Given these challenges, it is understandable if antitrust compliance is...more
On March 24, the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission released a joint statement that provided guidance to companies interested in collaborating on efforts to “protect the health and safety of Americans...more
In response to COVID-19, collaboration and cooperation among competitors in various forms may be beneficial to society. While businesses must remember that antitrust and competition laws continue to apply and take care to...more