The Threats and Bare-Knuckle Tactics of MAGA’s Top Antitrust Fixer
Mike Davis pushed DOJ officials to approve his deals—and went over their heads if they pushed back.. Source link
Antitrust
Live Nation CEO defends company ticket pricing practices in antitrust trial
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino took the stand for several hours in Manhattan federal court in a high-stakes antitrust trial, where he pushed back on accusations that the company illegally monopolizes live concerts in the U.S. The case was originally brought by the Department of Justice and dozens of state attorneys general. However, the federal … Read more
Live Nation CEO Grilled Over Ticket Fees at Antitrust Trial
The executive was questioned about past comments boasting of the concert promoter’s dominance and profitability. Source link
Antitrust trial against Live Nation, Ticketmaster continues as states lead the charge
NEW YORK — The antitrust trial of Live Nation and Ticketmaster resumed Monday in a New York federal court with three dozen states remaining in the case a week after the Justice Department settled its claims and withdrew. Judge Arun Subramanian greeted jurors in Manhattan federal court by asking them if they had heard any … Read more
Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers and pay $280 million to settle antitrust charges
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice to settle charges that the entertainment company’s dominance in the event ticket business undermined competition and hurt consumers. Under the settlement, Live Nation agreed to pay $280 million in civil penalties to 40 states that sued the company over … Read more
Live Nation Reaches Settlement in Federal Antitrust Case
The move spares the concerts-and-ticketing giant from the threat of its business being broken up. Source link
Antitrust trial against Ticketmaster, Live Nation underway
A landmark federal antitrust trial against Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation, got underway this week with the first witness testifying on Wednesday. Antitrust attorney Kenneth Dintzer was in the courtroom and joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. Source link
What to Know About the Live Nation Antitrust Trial
The Justice Department is seeking to force a breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster in a trial that kicks off Monday. Source link