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antitrust law

College sports needs real change, not just more government help

June 4, 2026

The big sports leagues aren’t happy with a new Senate bill meant to "fix" college sports. The bill, called the Protect College Sports Act, tries to help the NCAA and its members with problems they created themselves. For years, these schools worked together to make rules that kept players from getti

business

Ticket Swaps: How One Company Tried to Keep the Big Players in Business

March 7, 2026

SeatGeek, a newer ticket‑selling platform, recently offered “retaliation insurance” to arenas that switched away from Ticketmaster. The idea was simple: if an arena lost a concert because it used another seller, SeatGeek would cover the loss. This move shows how much power Ticketmaster still holds i

politics

OhioHealth Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Insurance Dealings

February 23, 2026

A federal lawsuit has been filed against OhioHealth, a large hospital group in Columbus. The U. S. Justice Department and the state Attorney General claim that OhioHealth used its power to block cheaper health plans. They say the system forced insurers into contracts that keep prices high and limit

technology

Apple in Hot Water: Accused of Copying and Blocking Competition

January 28, 2026

Apple is facing a serious legal challenge. A company called Reincubate is suing Apple, claiming the tech giant broke U. S. antitrust laws. They say Apple is making it hard for users to switch to other platforms. This isn't the first time Apple has faced such accusations. The U. S. government also fi

business

Live Nation's Legal Battle: What's at Stake?

January 26, 2026

Live Nation Entertainment is in hot water. A judge is deciding if a big lawsuit against them should continue. The lawsuit claims Live Nation is playing dirty, using its power to control the music and ticketing world. Investors seem hopeful, as the company's stock went up after a recent court hearing

entertainment

Big Changes in Streaming: What's Next for Netflix and Warner Bros. ?

December 13, 2025

Netflix is making a huge move. They're buying Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, and HBO Max. This deal could shake up the streaming world. It might also catch the attention of antitrust regulators. The companies say this merger will benefit viewers. They promise a bigger content library, lower pri

sports

NASCAR and Teams Find Common Ground After Long Fight

December 11, 2025

A long legal battle between NASCAR and two racing teams, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, has finally come to an end. The dispute was about the charter system, which is like a franchise in other sports. It guarantees teams certain revenues and entry into all major races. The teams accused NAS

business

Rent Software Rules Get a Big Update

November 26, 2025

RealPage, a company that makes software for landlords, has agreed to change how it works after a big legal fight. The Department of Justice said the software helped landlords work together to raise rents unfairly. This is called "algorithmic collusion. " The deal means RealPage can't use the latest

technology

Meta Keeps Instagram and WhatsApp: What This Means

November 19, 2025

A recent court decision has given Meta a big win. The judge said Meta did not break any laws when it bought Instagram and WhatsApp. This ruling is important because it shows how hard it is to challenge big tech companies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) tried to prove that Meta was acting unfair

business

Big Money, Big Trouble: Texas Takes On Giant Investors Over Climate Change

August 6, 2025

A big legal fight is heating up in Texas. A judge recently said a lawsuit against some of the world's biggest investment companies can move forward. The states involved think these companies are breaking the rules by pushing for climate change action. They say this is making energy more expensive.