Antitrust
Competition law, antitrust enforcement, merger review, and monopoly litigation
Judge Tosses Flyers’ Lawsuit Over Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Merger
A federal judge has dismissed a flyer-led lawsuit challenging the Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger, clarifying limits of consumer antitrust litigation as DOJ review continues.
Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolized Ticketing
A federal jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for monopolizing the ticketing market, raising antitrust stakes in the live events industry.
California Unseals Records in Amazon Antitrust Price-Fixing Case
California unseals court records in its Amazon antitrust lawsuit, revealing detailed pricing allegations. Legal teams face new compliance and strategy challenges in ecommerce.
Jury Finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster Held Illegal Monopoly in Concert Industry
A US federal jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws by running an illegal monopoly, shifting the landscape for live event ticketing and antitrust enforcement.
Hollywood Unites Against Paramount-Warner $111B Merger in Open Letter
More than 1,000 Hollywood professionals, including A-list stars and directors, have signed an open letter opposing the $111B Paramount-Warner merger, citing antitrust concerns.
Australia Doubles Competition Law Penalties to AU$100 Million Per Offense
Australia has doubled maximum penalties for competition and consumer law violations to AU$100 million per offense, raising compliance risks for multinationals.