The US DoJ and FTC warn companies and would-be scammers that they will use their consumer protection and competition enforcement powers to go after anyone trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic

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US FTC, Commission continues efforts to protect consumers from deceptive advertising, Press Release, 9 March 2020

US DoJ, Justice Department Cautions Business Community Against Violating Antitrust Laws in the Manufacturing, Distribution, and Sale of Public Health Products, Press Release, 9 March 2020

COVID-19: The Reaction of U.S. Antitrust Agencies* COVID-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of American life right now, and there are myriad legal issues companies are facing from the pandemic’s fallout. These include antitrust considerations, ranging from potentially criminal conduct to government closures and delays affecting antitrust premerger filings and investigations. To be sure, U.S. antitrust agencies are making sure that they do not miss a beat in enforcing the antitrust laws. Increased Scrutiny of Conduct Related to the COVID-19 Fallout As the COVID-19-driven global economic crisis is impacting U.S.

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