Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, news feeds have been replete with stories of some businesses and individuals taking advantage of the situation and inflating prices for critical items in violation of federal and state laws. Many other businesses, however, face a Catch-22. Unprecedented supply chain changes and pricing pressures necessitate some price increases, but state and local laws are announced daily that severely limit the ability to increase prices. Navigating these dynamic legal requirements of new and evolving price gouging laws presents a host of issues for companies seeking to manage their businesses and continue compliance.
Laws That Could Give Rise to Class Action Exposure
