Earlier this month, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at setting greater guardrails against price increases during emergencies. The action comes exactly one year after James...more
Supply chain disruptions and accompanying inflation for raw materials have challenged many businesses. A recent case involving paint retailer Sherwin-Williams shows how not to deal with these challenges....more
10/28/2022
/ Breach of Contract ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hidden Fees ,
Material Misrepresentation ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Price Inflation ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Retailers ,
Supply Chain ,
Surcharges ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, and consumers swarmed the stores for disinfectant sprays, masks, and household items, state price-gouging laws grew increasingly relevant as sellers sought to cash in on the heightened...more