She Was the Antitrust Star of MAGA — Then Her Connection With Pam Bondi Fell Apart
Gail Slater, the Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, announced her resignation on Thursday, marking the end of a challenging year during which her relationship with Attorney General Pam Bondi steadily declined. While Slater did not provide reasons for her departure, she was initially seen as a key player in the MAGA antitrust agenda and Trump […]
Gail Slater stepping down as DOJ antitrust head due to conflicts over Live Nation settlement discussions
Justice Department Antitrust Director Resigns Amid Controversy On Thursday, Gale Slater, the Antitrust Director for the Justice Department, announced her resignation. This decision came amidst reports of internal conflicts regarding the Trump administration’s handling of notable cases, such as a pending lawsuit against Ticketmaster. In a heartfelt message shared via X, Slater expressed, “It is […]
David Zaslav avoided an uncomfortable antitrust hearing in Congress, but he could be summoned again.
Warner Bros. CEO Misses Senate Hearing Amid Controversy David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, was absent from a recent Senate antitrust hearing regarding his proposed sale to Netflix, which significantly frustrated committee members. Sources have indicated that Zaslav was in Europe for the Winter Olympics and took the opportunity to meet with European […]
DOJ and States to Challenge Google’s Minor Punishment in Search Antitrust Case
The Justice Department, along with several states, has announced an appeal against a federal court decision regarding the Google search antitrust case. This ruling has imposed limited restrictions on the company’s dominance in the search and AI sectors, which many analysts viewed as quite favorable for Google, with one calling it a “home run for […]
Senate Antitrust Chair Mike Lee Cautions That the Netflix-Warner Merger Might Be a ‘Destructive Non-Acquisition’
Sen. Mike Lee Raises Concerns Over Netflix’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), who leads the Senate Antitrust Committee, expressed serious concerns in a letter addressed to executives at Netflix and Warner Discovery about the potential competition issues stemming from Netflix’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Lee pointed out that this deal “seems […]
Fear of antitrust issues contributed to the downfall of an American robotics innovator
Antitrust Regulators’ Decision on Amazon and iRobot Antitrust regulators often claim to be champions of competition, yet their choice to block Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot appears to have produced the opposite result. The decision last December led the American robotics firm toward bankruptcy, ultimately placing it in the hands of Chinese creditors. The primary aim […]
NASCAR Reaches Settlement in Antitrust Case with Michael Jordan
NASCAR Settles Antitrust Lawsuit with Michael Jordan’s Racing Team NASCAR has reached a settlement regarding an antitrust lawsuit that was initiated by Michael Jordan and his racing team, 23XI Racing, which he co-owns with Denny Hamlin and business partner Curtis Polk. The lawsuit, brought forth by Front Row Motorsports and 23XI, claimed that NASCAR’s charter […]
Google to Provide Refunds in $700 Million Play Store Antitrust Agreement
Google to Pay $700 Million in Antitrust Settlement Google has struck a deal to pay $700 million in connection with an antitrust lawsuit, which will allow millions of U.S. customers to claim refunds from the Play Store. Here’s how you can make a claim. In a recent report, it’s noted that the lawsuit accused Google […]
Michael Jordan reaches agreement in NASCAR antitrust case regarding permanent charters
NASCAR and Michael Jordan Settle Antitrust Lawsuit Michael Jordan and NASCAR reached a settlement on Thursday regarding a federal antitrust lawsuit which accused the racing organization of engaging in “monopoly bullying.” As part of the settlement, NASCAR will ensure that the charter, a crucial aspect of its business model, becomes permanent for teams in the […]
NASCAR resolves antitrust lawsuit brought by Michael Jordan’s team
Settlement Reached in NASCAR Antitrust Lawsuit CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A federal antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR, which alleged monopolistic practices, was settled on Thursday. This came after the racing organization agreed to permanently apply a crucial charter to each team, central to its revenue structure. The lawsuit originated from Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing and Front Row […]