The New York Times – Music:
After the Justice Department announced a deal with the concert giant, the trial picked up after a week’s break, with a coalition of states leading the way.
Category: Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues
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Coalition of States Will Carry on Live Nation Antitrust Case
The New York Times – Music:
The federal government has settled its claims, but dozens of states on Monday will resume a trial that accuses the company of being a monopoly.
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Dozens of States Weigh Continuing Live Nation Antitrust Case
The New York Times – Music:
After the Justice Department reached a settlement with the concert giant, the judge overseeing the trial asked the states and the company to do the same.
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Live Nation, Ticketmaster’s Owner, Settles Antitrust Case With Justice Dept.
The New York Times – Music:
The agreement, which requires a judicial sign-off, would avoid a breakup of the concert giant. But states who joined the suit object to the terms.
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Live Nation Accused of Hurting Music Fans as Antitrust Trial Begins
The New York Times – Music:
The Justice Department lawsuit says the concert giant acts as a monopoly in the music industry, a charge the company denies.
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Frontier Airlines Offers to Buy Spirit Airlines, Again
The New York Times – Travel:
Spirit, which filed for bankruptcy protection in November after a federal court blocked its acquisition by JetBlue, says it has rejected the latest Frontier offer for being too low.
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Spirit Airlines Will Delay Plane Purchases and Furlough Pilots
The New York Times – Travel:
The low-cost airline, which has been unprofitable for four years, is trying to reduce costs after a federal judge blocked a proposed deal for JetBlue to acquire Spirit.
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A Birkin Bag Is Hard to Buy
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
But fans of the famed Hermès accessory say that the exclusivity is the whole point.