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Price Gouging State and Local Government Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices

Proskauer - Minding Your Business

Pricing Considerations in the Aftermath of the California Wildfires

The devastating January 2025 wildfires in southern California prompted Governor Newsom to declare a state of emergency on January 7, 2025 for Los Angeles and Ventura counties. This triggered California laws around price...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

States Target Infant Formula Price Gouging

There has been a nationwide shortage of infant formula following a recall and temporary closure of a major infant formula manufacturing facility in February 2022. This facility supplied as much as 40% of the nation’s infant...more

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Price Gouging in the Crosshairs During COVID-19

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In the midst of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, states are closely monitoring companies’ pricing of personal protective equipment, food and other essential supplies. This On the Subject offers an overview of state price...more

Proskauer - Minding Your Business

Florida Man Fined For… Price Gouging?

In the past month, Florida’s Attorney General has received thousands of complaints about price gouging across the state. As a result, Florida is taking action...more

Proskauer - Minding Your Business

The House Targets Price Gouging, Again

Even though states are leading the way on price gouging enforcement, recent action in Congress may lead to overlapping federal government enforcement. Recent Congressional letters, statements, and proposed bills show a...more

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State Attorneys General Vigilant on Price Gouging Following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

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Many states have prohibitions on price gouging that go into effect during states of emergency. In this hurricane season, seven U.S. states and territories have declared emergencies. The Impact: Although hurricanes often...more

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