Articles tagged with #antitrust
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Live Nation Gets to Keep Its Monopoly Thanks to Trump’s Department of Justice
The live music industry has been under scrutiny in recent years, with Live Nation Entertainment facing allegations of monopolistic practices. The company has been the subject of multiple lawsuits and antitrust investigations, with many accusing it of stifling competition and inflating ticket prices....
Dozens of States Weigh Continuing Live Nation Antitrust Case
The antitrust case against Live Nation Entertainment was first filed in 2019 by a coalition of states, led by Texas, which accused the company of engaging in monopolistic practices that harmed consumers and competitors. Since then, the case has made its way through the courts, with multiple judges a...
Live Nation Reaches Settlement in Antitrust Case
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., a leading live event promoter and ticketing company, has reached a settlement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in an antitrust case. The agreement comes after years of litigation and regulatory scrutiny, with the DOJ initially filing a lawsuit in 20...
The Weekender: Outrageous Get-in Prices for the National Championship, Trinidad Chambliss Sues the Ncaa and a Point Shaving Scandal Rocks Co
The NCAA's annual National Championship game is one of the most highly anticipated events in American sports, attracting millions of fans and generating millions of dollars in revenue. However, this year's ticket prices have left many fans feeling priced out, with some tickets going for as high as $...
Senators Demand Ag Recusal from Warner Bros. Antitrust Investigation
The call for recusal comes as the US Department of Justice is set to review Warner Bros.' acquisition of AT&T's HBO Max streaming service. The review is part of a broader antitrust investigation into the film industry, with a focus on whether the deal would stifle competition and harm consumers. How...
Epic Games' Fortnite Is Back in Us Google Play Store, as Court Partially Reverses Restrictions It Won on Ios
On December 8, 2022, a US court ruled in favor of Epic Games, partially reversing a previous decision that had restricted the company's use of in-app payments on iOS devices. The ruling allows Epic Games to re-list Fortnite on the US Google Play Store, a move that has been met with excitement from t...
Meta Wins Ftc Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, Whatsapp Deals
The highly anticipated trial between Meta and the FTC has finally come to a close, with the court delivering a verdict that has left many in the tech industry reeling. The FTC had argued that Meta's acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp was anti-competitive and stifled innovation, while Meta counter...