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Intellectual property law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week agoLive Nation reaches tentative settlement with Justice Department in antitrust lawsuit
Live Nation settled a Justice Department antitrust case requiring structural changes to Ticketmaster, including opening its platform to rival ticketing operators and limiting exclusivity contracts to four years.
NYC music
fromsfist.com
1 week agoHow Live Nation's Antitrust Settlement Could Impact San Francisco Venues
Live Nation settles antitrust case by divesting exclusive venue agreements, establishing a $280 million damages fund, and capping ticketing fees at 15% to increase competition and reduce concert costs.
Law
fromVulture
1 week agoLive Nation Reached a Deal to Settle DOJ's Antitrust Lawsuit
Live Nation and Ticketmaster settled a DOJ antitrust case by opening their ticketing technology to competitors, limiting venue exclusivity contracts to four years, divesting 13 amphitheaters, and paying $280 million in penalties, though multiple states continue separate litigation.
NYC music
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week agoLive Nation, U.S. Department of Justice reach settlement in antitrust trial | CBC News
Live Nation Entertainment reached a proposed settlement with the U.S. Justice Department during an ongoing antitrust trial, while simultaneously negotiating with state attorneys general over related claims.
Intellectual property law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week agoLive Nation reaches tentative settlement with Justice Department in antitrust lawsuit
Live Nation settled a Justice Department antitrust case requiring structural changes to Ticketmaster, including opening its platform to rival ticketing operators and limiting exclusivity contracts to four years.
fromSlate Magazine
6 days agoThe World's Most Hated Ticket Company Is Finally Being Forced to Change
The Trump admin just accepted a settlement with Live Nation for less than 1% of their revenue last year. It's nothing like what we were looking for when the Biden Admin opened this case. Consumers have nowhere else to turn and they are getting screwed by the only option they do.
Intellectual property law
#live-nation
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 week agoLive Nation and Justice Department Move to Settle in Antitrust Lawsuit
The DOJ and Live Nation reached a tentative settlement requiring Live Nation to divest from exclusive venue agreements, cap Ticketmaster exclusivity contracts at four years, and pay $280 million, though the company avoids divesting from Ticketmaster itself.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 week agoLive Nation and Justice Department Move to Settle in Antitrust Lawsuit
The DOJ and Live Nation reached a tentative settlement requiring Live Nation to divest from exclusive venue agreements, cap Ticketmaster exclusivity contracts at four years, and pay $280 million, though the company avoids divesting from Ticketmaster itself.
#ticketmaster-monopoly
Law
fromFortune
1 week agoDOJ strikes tentative Ticketmaster settlement as states break away to keep fighting Live Nation | Fortune
The Justice Department tentatively settled its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment, requiring a $280 million fine and divestment of 13 amphitheaters to reduce ticket prices and end monopoly control over live events.
Law
fromFortune
1 week agoDOJ strikes tentative Ticketmaster settlement as states break away to keep fighting Live Nation | Fortune
The Justice Department tentatively settled its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment, requiring a $280 million fine and divestment of 13 amphitheaters to reduce ticket prices and end monopoly control over live events.
#app-store-fees
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoInside the Google-Epic deal: lower app store fees, alternative storefronts, and a 'sweetheart' concern - Silicon Canals
Google and Epic Games settled their antitrust dispute with a tiered fee structure, alternative app store support on Android, and global implementation over coming years.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoGoogle and Epic settle landmark antitrust case with tiered fees and rival app stores - but judge questions who really benefits - Silicon Canals
Google and Epic Games settled a major antitrust case, restructuring Android app store commissions and enabling competing app stores with access to Google Play's catalog.
Tech industry
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoGoogle didn't silence its biggest critic - it contractually converted him into an advocate - Silicon Canals
Tim Sweeney agreed to a settlement with Google that includes a non-disparagement clause requiring him to publicly advocate that Google's platform is procompetitive, despite previously calling it corrupt.
European startups
fromArs Technica
1 week agoGoogle and Epic announce settlement to end app store antitrust case
Google and Epic settled their antitrust dispute with a revised agreement reducing Play Store fees, enabling multiple app stores on Android, and addressing court-ordered remedies for developer fairness.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
4 months agoEpic Games CEO calls Google's antitrust settlement a win for Android's 'vision as an open platform' | TechCrunch
Google's settlement proposal lowers Android app fees, allows in-app and external alternative payments, and caps fees at 9% or 20%, expanding developer choice.
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