Antitrust
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worldParamount-Warner Bros. Merger Approved by Shareholders Amidst Celebrity Opposition
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders vote to approve merger with Paramount, facing significant backlash from celebrities and politicians concerned about media consolidation and its impact on content.
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worldLive Nation/Ticketmaster Found Illegal Monopoly, Overcharging Fans
A jury has ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operate as an illegal monopoly, overcharging fans. The verdict concludes a legal battle led by numerous state attorneys general.
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worldJury Finds Ticketmaster, Live Nation Engaged in Harmful Monopoly
A Manhattan jury ruled against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, finding they held a monopolistic grip on major concert venues and ticket sales, impacting competition and prices.
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sportsJustice Department Probes NFL Over Antitrust Concerns Amid Fan Streaming Frustration
NFL faces Justice Department antitrust investigation as fans express anger over costly and complex streaming options for games.
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financeJudge Halts Nexstar-Tegna Merger Pending Antitrust Review
A U.S. judge ordered Nexstar to keep Tegna's assets separate amid concerns over antitrust violations in the $3.54B deal.
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financeDisney to Pay $50 Million to Settle Antitrust Claims Over Streaming Bundling
The Walt Disney Company agreed to a $50 million class-action settlement with YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers over allegations it inflated streaming costs by forcing ESPN bundling.
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techGoogle to Test Search Changes Amid EU Fine Threat
Google is preparing to test alterations in its search results to feature rivals more prominently, a move aimed at averting a significant EU fine.
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techNetflix-Warner Bros. Deal Faces Antitrust Scrutiny from 11 States
Eleven Republican attorneys general are pressing the DOJ to investigate Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. assets, citing concerns over market competition and consumer impact.