Topic: antitrust trial
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Ticketmaster's Fate in Jury's Hands
A major antitrust trial is underway, with over 30 states accusing Live Nation-Ticketmaster of illegal monopolization through anticompetitive practices, seeking a potential corporate breakup despite a prior federal settlement. The states' case hinges on evidence of alleged threats and pressure tac...
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Live Nation Trial Resumes: The 'Velvet Hammer' Returns
The antitrust trial against Live Nation-Ticketmaster has resumed with state attorneys general leading the prosecution, focusing on allegations of anti-competitive behavior in the live events industry. Evidence presented highlights Live Nation's extensive control over major outdoor amphitheaters, ...
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Live Nation Faces States' Antitrust Trial Monday
A major antitrust trial against Live Nation-Ticketmaster is proceeding, with dozens of state attorneys general alleging the company holds an unlawful monopoly in the live concert industry. Most of the original coalition of states are pressing forward with new counsel, having withdrawn a mistrial ...
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Live Nation's Alleged Concert Industry Monopoly
The live entertainment industry faces antitrust scrutiny over allegations that Live Nation-Ticketmaster's dominance stifles competition, with venues fearing reprisals like losing concerts if they switch ticketing services. To counter this perceived threat, competitors like SeatGeek have resorted ...
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Years in the Making: Meta Heads to Court Over Instagram and WhatsApp Deals
A legal battle with potentially enormous consequences for the social media world begins this week in Washington D.C. Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is facing off against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a landmark antitrust trial starting April 14th.
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US Government Renews Push to Break Up Google
The US government is pursuing a breakup of Google's ad tech empire, arguing it illegally dominates digital advertising markets and requires structural changes to restore competition. A federal trial is underway to determine remedies, with the DOJ pushing for Google to sell its AdX exchange and op...
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US v. Google: Key Updates from the Antitrust Trial
On August 5, 2024, a U.S. judge ruled Google a monopolist in violation of antitrust law, marking a pivotal moment in a major tech case. The court rejected proposals to break up Google but banned exclusive agreements while allowing deals like its default search arrangement with Apple to continue. ...
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Silicon Valley's Most Powerful Alliance Just Got Stronger
The court ruling allows Google to continue its default search payments to Apple, preserving a key revenue stream and reinforcing their long-standing partnership. Judge Mehta acknowledged the arrangement benefits Google but argued ending it could harm Apple and innovation, noting emerging AI compe...
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AI Agents Are Reshaping Your PC Experience
Microsoft is embedding AI agents directly into Windows, starting with the taskbar, which CEO Satya Nadella believes could fundamentally change device interaction and reduce user control over routine tasks. Technology analysts debated whether Microsoft's AI integration and Google's Gemini 3 model ...
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PubMatic Sues Google for Alleged Monopoly Violations
PubMatic has filed a major lawsuit against Google, accusing it of maintaining an illegal monopoly in the ad technology sector and seeking billions in damages. This legal action follows a federal judge's ruling that Google illegally monopolized ad exchanges and ad servers, with a separate trial to...
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