The New York Times – Sports:
A federal judge will decide whether one of the tour’s leading avenues to investigate and challenge a new rival can be expanded.
Category: Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues
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Ticketmaster Cast as a Powerful ‘Monopoly’ at Senate Hearing
The New York Times – Music:
The Judiciary Committee, responding to the bungled sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets, heard the company apologize and its critics trace the problem to the industry’s lack of competition.
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Taylor Swift Fans Closely Watch Ticketmaster Senate Hearing
The New York Times – Music:
Taylor Swift’s fans, fueled by Ticketmaster’s botched sales for her upcoming Eras Tour, kept close tabs on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s proceedings on Tuesday morning.
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Masters Tournament Will Let LIV Golf Players Compete in 2023
The New York Times – Sports:
The decision by Augusta National Golf Club is an interim victory for the upstart circuit, but other troubles loom.
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Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster’s Parent Company
The New York Times – Music:
In a lawsuit filed on Friday in a California court, a group of 26 fans said Ticketmaster had engaged in anticompetitive conduct.
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Ticketmaster’s Parent Company Said to Face Justice Department Investigation
The New York Times – Music:
The inquiry predates the botched presale of Taylor Swift tickets this week and is said to focus on whether Live Nation has abused its power in the live music industry.
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Lawmakers Criticize Ticketmaster After Taylor Swift Presale Snafus
The New York Times – Music:
Several Democratic House members said the company has become too much of a monopoly since its merger with Live Nation in 2010.
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Augusta National and U.S.G.A. Drawn Into Justice Department Antitrust Inquiry
The New York Times – Sports:
The Justice Department is investigating the PGA Tour for anticompetitive behavior in its dealings with LIV Golf, the breakaway Saudi-backed league.