Antitrust
Will Trump’s DOJ actually take on Ticketmaster?
In mid-February, the Department of Justice lost its head antitrust enforcer – just weeks before it was scheduled to argue one of the year’s biggest anti-monopoly cases in court. Antitrust Division chief Gail Slater announced her departure suddenly, via a post on her personal X account. But to those who follow the agency closely, it…
Michigan antitrust lawsuit says oil companies hobbled EVs and renewables
The energy industry is pressing for laws that would ban climate liability lawsuits. Image: Richard Hedrick / Unsplash Source: Ars Technica
Live Nation’s monopoly trial is reportedly fracturing Trump’s Justice Department
Live Nation executives have reportedly sidestepped the Justice Department’s antitrust division to negotiate directly with more sympathetic senior officials in the hopes of avoiding a monopoly trial. Citing “people familiar with the matter,” Semafor reports that some talks have excluded antitrust chief Gail Slater, who has pushed for a trial to take place in March…
Courtroom Bombshell: Secret $800 Million Deal Between Epic and Google Raises Antitrust Alarm
Introduction A landmark antitrust trial has taken a stunning turn. A federal judge is now probing whether a clandestine, multi-year business partnership worth hundreds of millions has compromised the integrity of the legal battle between Epic Games and Google. This revelation threatens to reshape the narrative of a case that was poised to redefine power…
Behind the Courtroom Truce: The $800 Million Alliance Between Epic and Google That’s Raising Judicial Eyebrows
Introduction A landmark antitrust battle, poised to reshape the mobile app economy, has taken a stunning and secretive turn. Newly revealed court documents expose an $800 million partnership between Epic Games and Google, raising profound questions about whether a backroom business deal is driving a legal settlement. This revelation has transformed a public fight over…
DOJ wants antitrust review of real estate commissions in Davis suit
The DOJ Takes Aim at Real Estate Commissions The Department of Justice has fired a new salvo in the battle over real estate agent commissions. In a recent court filing, the DOJ argued that longstanding industry rules continue to keep commissions artificially high. This move directly supports the plaintiffs in the high-profile Burnett and Moehrl…
Compass, NWMLS clash over document production in antitrust suit
Compass, NWMLS Clash Over Document Production in Antitrust Suit The legal battle between real estate disruptor Compass and the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) has entered a contentious new phase. At the heart of the dispute is a fight over the pace of evidence sharing, with Compass accusing the listing service of deliberate delay tactics….