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ARTICLE · 15 MAY 2020

Expedited Review For COVID-19 Procompetitive Collaborations

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The Department of Justice Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition issued a joint statement outlining expedited procedures for reviewing procompetitive collaborations related to the COVID-19 crisis.

United StatesAntitrust/Competition Law
Jill M. O'Toole
Jill M. O'Toole
Perry Zinn Rowthorn
Perry Zinn Rowthorn
Diane C. Polletta
Diane C. Polletta
John DiMarco
John DiMarco
Robert M. Corp
Robert M. Corp
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James Bergenn
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Christopher Cahill
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George C. Jepsen
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The Department of Justice ("DOJ") Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") Bureau of Competition issued a joint statement on March 24th outlining expedited procedures for reviewing procompetitive collaborations related to the COVID-19 crisis. The Agencies are aiming to shorten their response time for providing guidance under their respective review processes from months to within seven (7) days of receiving all necessary information.

In addition, recognizing the need for immediate action in response to the pandemic, the Agencies' joint statement reiterates guidance that many types of collaborative activities designed to improve the health and safety response to the pandemic would be consistent with the antitrust laws. These include:

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