The New York Times – Sports:
The PGA Tour filed a counterclaim against the breakaway, Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, which has accused the tour of antitrust violations.
Category: Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues
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U.S. Suit Over Alliance of American Airlines and JetBlue Goes to Trial
The New York Times – Travel:
The Justice Department antitrust case contends that the carriers’ cooperation in Boston and New York reduces competition.
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PGA Tour Can Bar LIV Golfers From Playoff, Judge Rules
The New York Times – Sports:
The narrow ruling came less than 48 hours before the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs in Memphis, but the broader turmoil could last for years.
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Mickelson and Other LIV Golfers File Antitrust Suit Against PGA Tour
The New York Times – Sports:
A complaint filed on behalf of 11 players pushed back against the punishments imposed by the PGA Tour for players who participate in events sponsored by the upstart LIV series.
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JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Announce Merger Plan
The New York Times – Travel:
The deal, which comes a day after Frontier’s bid for Spirit fell apart, is likely to face antitrust scrutiny.
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Spirit Airlines Shareholders Reject Merger With Frontier
The New York Times – Travel:
The decision could improve prospects for Spirit to reach a deal with JetBlue, a suitor it had previously rejected.
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PGA Tour’s Fight With LIV Golf Reaches Justice Department
The New York Times – Sports:
The Justice Department is investigating the PGA Tour for anticompetitive behavior in its dealings with the breakaway LIV Golf Series.
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DOJ Asks Court to Limit Scope of MLB’s Antitrust Exemption
The New York Times – Sports:
In a statement of interest related to an ongoing lawsuit, the government called the exemption an aberration.
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ISS Urges Spirit Shareholders to Vote Against Frontier Merger
The New York Times – Travel:
Institutional Shareholder Services, which advises large investors, said shareholders should opt for a higher offer for Spirit by JetBlue.