Aggressive antitrust enforcement usually follows economic
downturns, McDermott Will & Emery attorneys caution. They
review enforcement actions following past economic crises and
outline compliance steps companies and individuals should take to
minimize enforcement risks.
As businesses emerge from the economic crisis brought on by
Covid-19, there may be increased risk that employees may cross the
line and engage in anti-competitive conduct with competitors.
History has shown that severe recessions are followed by
increased antitrust cartel enforcement. And given the current
economic climate, the incentives to engage in potentially unlawful
antitrust conduct may be higher than ever.
