DOJ allegedly investigates beef meatpackers for criminal antitrust violations
Recent discussions led by FOX Business reporter Jeff Flock with Barney & Company highlight a Justice Department investigation into rising beef prices. This comes as American consumers grapple with what many call sticker shock at grocery stores. Experts suggest a “perfect storm” of factors is propelling these increased costs. It seems the Justice Department is […]
Justice Department initiates significant NFL investigation that could impact antitrust exemption
DOJ Investigates NFL for Anticompetitive Practices The Justice Department is said to be looking into potential anticompetitive behavior by the National Football League (NFL) as concerns grow about the increasing difficulty and cost for fans to watch their favorite teams. The NFL currently benefits from antitrust protections under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, which […]
America First Legal Requests Antitrust Inquiry into Apple’s ‘Unfair’ Agreement with OpenAI
Concerns Over Apple and OpenAI’s Exclusive Deal The America First Legal Foundation is urging Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Representative Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to look into what they perceive as anti-competitive agreements that have made ChatGPT the sole generative AI chatbot in Apple products, including the iPhone. Gene Hamilton, president of the America First Legal […]
Bipartisan Group Calls on Congress to Support Antitrust Legislation that Helps Small Businesses Compete with Big Tech
A group of skeptics from both the left and right of the political spectrum is urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance a bill aimed at preventing large platforms from promoting their own products over those of third-party sellers. This coalition has reached out to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member […]
NFL’s move into streaming could threaten antitrust exemption, warns FCC chair
NFL fans may need to shell out more cash to catch every game by 2026. Currently, the “NFL Sunday Ticket” on YouTube TV is priced in the hundreds, but it doesn’t cover all matches. To watch everything, fans would also have to subscribe to Amazon Prime, Peacock, or Netflix, pushing total expenses well over $1,500, […]
Carr warns NFL might forfeit antitrust protections by moving games online
FCC Chairman Warns NFL About Antitrust Exemptions FCC Chairman Brendan Kerr expressed concerns to the Post on Friday regarding the NFL’s potential loss of antitrust exemptions if the league continues to restrict live game access behind paywalls. This comes as the NFL intensifies its scrutiny of agreements with other professional leagues and streaming platforms. Under […]
Live Nation Worker Described Customers as ‘Foolish’ in Messages Unveiled During Antitrust Case: ‘Taking Their Money, Baby’
Live Nation Employee’s Mockery Sparks Controversy in Antitrust Trial NEW YORK – An internal message from a Live Nation employee, in which he referred to customers as “so stupid” and claimed the company was “stealing customers in the dark,” has come to light as over 20 states deliberate on whether to proceed with a legal […]
Ted Sarandos from Netflix goes to Washington to protect the Warner Bros. agreement as antitrust worries grow
Sarandos Heads to Washington Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos is set to visit Washington, D.C., on Thursday as part of a final effort to secure Warner Bros. Discovery’s acquisition of the streaming service and studio, according to On the Money. As reported initially by the Post, Sarandos, alongside a growing number of lobbyists, has initiated a […]
Paramount Rejoices as Warner Bros. Acquisition Passes U.S. Antitrust Review
Paramount Skydance is marking a significant step forward as its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has navigated initial regulatory challenges, clearing the waiting period mandated by the Department of Justice. On February 19, the studio confirmed that it passed the Department of Justice’s Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) waiting period, indicating the proposal’s progress. According to The […]
OhioHealth faces accusations from the DOJ and Yost for increasing healthcare expenses in an antitrust lawsuit.
OhioHealth Faces Antitrust Lawsuit OhioHealth operates 17 hospitals statewide, with 16 located in central Ohio. COLUMBUS, Ohio — An antitrust lawsuit has been initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice alongside Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost against OhioHealth. The lawsuit claims the organization limits competition and increases health care costs for both patients and employers. […]