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X fired a kill shot at Garm. Now, ad industry collaboration & standards-setting may suffer

Elon Musk's X filed an antitrust lawsuit against Garm, leading to its closure, claiming to have cost them billions due to boycotts.

X CEO Linda Yaccarino says GARM antitrust lawsuit aimed at fixing 'broken' ad ecosystem

X's antitrust lawsuit targets the advertising industry for alleged collusive behavior and seeks to bring transparency to the ecosystem.

Alleged 'potato cartel' accused of conspiring to raise price of frozen fries, tater tots across U.S. | CBC News

Potato companies face lawsuit for alleged price-fixing, colluding to inflate prices of frozen potato products.

X fired a kill shot at Garm. Now, ad industry collaboration & standards-setting may suffer

Elon Musk's X filed an antitrust lawsuit against Garm, leading to its closure, claiming to have cost them billions due to boycotts.

X CEO Linda Yaccarino says GARM antitrust lawsuit aimed at fixing 'broken' ad ecosystem

X's antitrust lawsuit targets the advertising industry for alleged collusive behavior and seeks to bring transparency to the ecosystem.

Alleged 'potato cartel' accused of conspiring to raise price of frozen fries, tater tots across U.S. | CBC News

Potato companies face lawsuit for alleged price-fixing, colluding to inflate prices of frozen potato products.
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Netflix Sued Over Alleged Backroom Deal With Meta to Stand Down on Streaming

Meta's streaming platform Facebook Watch was initially intended to enhance user data for ad targeting but ultimately faced a shutdown.
#elon-musk

Elon Musk Files Antitrust Lawsuit, Declares 'War' on Marketing Coalition for Advertising Boycott of X

Companies like X facing discriminatory ad boycotts leading to legal actions.

Elon Musk's X claims advertisers boycotted the platform

Elon Musk's platform files antitrust suit against advertisers for revenue loss.

Elon Musk targets Microsoft in expanded OpenAI lawsuit

Elon Musk expands his lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging antitrust violations and a monopolistic approach to generative AI.

Elon Musk targets Microsoft in amended OpenAI lawsuit

Musk accuses Microsoft and OpenAI of attempting to monopolize the generative AI market through antitrust practices.

Ad group sued by Elon Musk reportedly disbands

Advertisers' group GARM discontinues activities due to limited funds and antitrust lawsuit by X led by Elon Musk.

Ad industry initiative abruptly shuts down after lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X

An advertising industry initiative, GARM, is discontinuing activities following an antitrust lawsuit by Elon Musk's X Corp.
The WFA, although not disbanding, is halting GARM's operations.

Elon Musk Files Antitrust Lawsuit, Declares 'War' on Marketing Coalition for Advertising Boycott of X

Companies like X facing discriminatory ad boycotts leading to legal actions.

Elon Musk's X claims advertisers boycotted the platform

Elon Musk's platform files antitrust suit against advertisers for revenue loss.

Elon Musk targets Microsoft in expanded OpenAI lawsuit

Elon Musk expands his lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging antitrust violations and a monopolistic approach to generative AI.

Elon Musk targets Microsoft in amended OpenAI lawsuit

Musk accuses Microsoft and OpenAI of attempting to monopolize the generative AI market through antitrust practices.

Ad group sued by Elon Musk reportedly disbands

Advertisers' group GARM discontinues activities due to limited funds and antitrust lawsuit by X led by Elon Musk.

Ad industry initiative abruptly shuts down after lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X

An advertising industry initiative, GARM, is discontinuing activities following an antitrust lawsuit by Elon Musk's X Corp.
The WFA, although not disbanding, is halting GARM's operations.
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#monopoly

DOJ to accuse Visa of illegally monopolizing US debit card market

The US Justice Department will file a lawsuit against Visa for alleged monopolistic practices in the debit card market.

Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster for Price Gouging

The US DOJ's antitrust lawsuit seeks to dismantle Ticketmaster and Live Nation's alleged monopoly, reflecting widespread frustrations over ticket pricing and access.

Google faces a new antitrust trial after ruling declaring search engine a monopoly

Google faces another antitrust lawsuit over its advertising technology, challenging its monopoly position in the market.

Yelp claims Google uses search monopoly to tout its own reviews, 'starve' rivals: lawsuit

Yelp has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, accusing it of monopolistic practices that hinder competitors.

Google faces new antitrust trial after ruling declaring search engine a monopoly

Google faces a new antitrust lawsuit threatening its advertising technology monopoly, following a recent ruling declaring its search engine an illegal monopoly.

Ticketmaster Just Got Sued By the Justice Department for Those High Fees | KQED

The U.S. Justice Department accuses Ticketmaster and Live Nation of operating an illegal monopoly and harming consumers through anti-competitive practices.

DOJ to accuse Visa of illegally monopolizing US debit card market

The US Justice Department will file a lawsuit against Visa for alleged monopolistic practices in the debit card market.

Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster for Price Gouging

The US DOJ's antitrust lawsuit seeks to dismantle Ticketmaster and Live Nation's alleged monopoly, reflecting widespread frustrations over ticket pricing and access.

Google faces a new antitrust trial after ruling declaring search engine a monopoly

Google faces another antitrust lawsuit over its advertising technology, challenging its monopoly position in the market.

Yelp claims Google uses search monopoly to tout its own reviews, 'starve' rivals: lawsuit

Yelp has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, accusing it of monopolistic practices that hinder competitors.

Google faces new antitrust trial after ruling declaring search engine a monopoly

Google faces a new antitrust lawsuit threatening its advertising technology monopoly, following a recent ruling declaring its search engine an illegal monopoly.

Ticketmaster Just Got Sued By the Justice Department for Those High Fees | KQED

The U.S. Justice Department accuses Ticketmaster and Live Nation of operating an illegal monopoly and harming consumers through anti-competitive practices.
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#nar

Top Agent Network renews antitrust suit aimed at NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy

Top Agent Network challenges National Association of Realtors' practices, alleging they inhibit competition and limit consumer marketing choices in real estate.

NAR faces another antitrust suit over its membership agreement

NAR and other associations face antitrust lawsuit over mandatory three-way membership agreements impacting MLS access for brokers.

Realtor associations push back against antitrust allegations in Michigan

The NAR rejects the antitrust lawsuit, asserting vague claims and insufficient evidence by the plaintiffs.

Top Agent Network renews antitrust suit aimed at NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy

Top Agent Network challenges National Association of Realtors' practices, alleging they inhibit competition and limit consumer marketing choices in real estate.

NAR faces another antitrust suit over its membership agreement

NAR and other associations face antitrust lawsuit over mandatory three-way membership agreements impacting MLS access for brokers.

Realtor associations push back against antitrust allegations in Michigan

The NAR rejects the antitrust lawsuit, asserting vague claims and insufficient evidence by the plaintiffs.
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DOJ sues UnitedHealth amid $3.3 billion bid to buy home care giant Amedisys

The U.S. DOJ has filed an antitrust lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group over its $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys, raising competition concerns.
#nascar

Michael Jordan confident in outcome of lawsuit against NASCAR: We want a fair deal'

Michael Jordan believes strongly in the lawsuit against NASCAR, which alleges monopolistic practices that harm racing teams.

23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports sue NASCAR alleging monopolistic practices

NASCAR teams filed an antitrust lawsuit claiming NASCAR operates as a monopoly through anticompetitive practices.

Suing NASCAR teams denied '25 charter status

NASCAR teams, including one owned by Michael Jordan, were denied charter status amid an antitrust lawsuit.

Michael Jordan-led lawsuit says NASCAR, France family are 'monopolistic bullies' - ESPN

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are suing NASCAR, claiming the charter system limits competition and creates monopolistic practices.

Michael Jordan confident in outcome of lawsuit against NASCAR: We want a fair deal'

Michael Jordan believes strongly in the lawsuit against NASCAR, which alleges monopolistic practices that harm racing teams.

23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports sue NASCAR alleging monopolistic practices

NASCAR teams filed an antitrust lawsuit claiming NASCAR operates as a monopoly through anticompetitive practices.

Suing NASCAR teams denied '25 charter status

NASCAR teams, including one owned by Michael Jordan, were denied charter status amid an antitrust lawsuit.

Michael Jordan-led lawsuit says NASCAR, France family are 'monopolistic bullies' - ESPN

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are suing NASCAR, claiming the charter system limits competition and creates monopolistic practices.
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#google

Yelp sues Google for antitrust violations

Yelp has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, alleging it prefers its own services, harming competition in local search.

Epic Games sues Google for blocking app distribution | App Developer Magazine

Epic Games alleges collusion between Google and Samsung to restrict competition in app distribution through the Auto Blocker feature.

Epic Games is suing Google and Samsung for gatekeeping access to third-party app stores

Epic has filed a lawsuit against Google and Samsung regarding antitrust issues related to app distribution on Android devices.
Samsung's Auto Blocker complicates the use of third-party app stores, which Epic claims discourages user access.
The lawsuit argues that Auto Blocker undermines a previous court ruling that recognized Google's monopoly power.

Google may have to give up Chrome, Android and AI data because of antitrust case result

Google may have to drastically change its business practices due to antitrust rulings.

Yelp vs. Google: An antitrust court fight plays out in San Francisco

Yelp has initiated a federal lawsuit against Google for antitrust violations, alleging unfair treatment in search result prioritization.

'Fortnite' maker Epic Games accuses Google, Samsung of collusion over 'auto blocker' feature

Epic Games accuses Google of colluding with Samsung to stifle competition for app developers through the 'Auto Blocker' feature on Samsung devices.

Yelp sues Google for antitrust violations

Yelp has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, alleging it prefers its own services, harming competition in local search.

Epic Games sues Google for blocking app distribution | App Developer Magazine

Epic Games alleges collusion between Google and Samsung to restrict competition in app distribution through the Auto Blocker feature.

Epic Games is suing Google and Samsung for gatekeeping access to third-party app stores

Epic has filed a lawsuit against Google and Samsung regarding antitrust issues related to app distribution on Android devices.
Samsung's Auto Blocker complicates the use of third-party app stores, which Epic claims discourages user access.
The lawsuit argues that Auto Blocker undermines a previous court ruling that recognized Google's monopoly power.

Google may have to give up Chrome, Android and AI data because of antitrust case result

Google may have to drastically change its business practices due to antitrust rulings.

Yelp vs. Google: An antitrust court fight plays out in San Francisco

Yelp has initiated a federal lawsuit against Google for antitrust violations, alleging unfair treatment in search result prioritization.

'Fortnite' maker Epic Games accuses Google, Samsung of collusion over 'auto blocker' feature

Epic Games accuses Google of colluding with Samsung to stifle competition for app developers through the 'Auto Blocker' feature on Samsung devices.
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#ufc

Judge Approves $375 Million Settlement in UFC Antitrust Lawsuit

Judge Boulware grants preliminary approval for a $375 million settlement in the UFC antitrust lawsuit, a significant victory for the plaintiffs.

UFC agrees to $375M settlement in antitrust suit

UFC settlement for $375 million in antitrust lawsuit aims to resolve prior legal concerns and allegations against compensation practices.

$375 million UFC settlement gets first approval

Settlement of $375 million approved in the Le v. Zuffa antitrust lawsuit against UFC, resolving a decade-long legal battle.

New Deal Reached Between UFC, Plaintiffs In First of Two Class Action Lawsuits

The UFC has settled with plaintiffs in a lawsuit alleging unfair practices, agreeing to a $375 million settlement after a prior deal was rejected.

UFC Agrees to $375 Million Settlement for Le vs. Zuffa Antitrust Case

UFC has proposed a $375 million settlement to resolve part of an antitrust lawsuit, awaiting judicial approval.

After Two-Fight Stint, Sage Northcutt and ONE Championship Part Ways

Sage Northcutt's departure from ONE Championship follows a troubled tenure marked by injury and inactivity, impacting his career prospects.

Judge Approves $375 Million Settlement in UFC Antitrust Lawsuit

Judge Boulware grants preliminary approval for a $375 million settlement in the UFC antitrust lawsuit, a significant victory for the plaintiffs.

UFC agrees to $375M settlement in antitrust suit

UFC settlement for $375 million in antitrust lawsuit aims to resolve prior legal concerns and allegations against compensation practices.

$375 million UFC settlement gets first approval

Settlement of $375 million approved in the Le v. Zuffa antitrust lawsuit against UFC, resolving a decade-long legal battle.

New Deal Reached Between UFC, Plaintiffs In First of Two Class Action Lawsuits

The UFC has settled with plaintiffs in a lawsuit alleging unfair practices, agreeing to a $375 million settlement after a prior deal was rejected.

UFC Agrees to $375 Million Settlement for Le vs. Zuffa Antitrust Case

UFC has proposed a $375 million settlement to resolve part of an antitrust lawsuit, awaiting judicial approval.

After Two-Fight Stint, Sage Northcutt and ONE Championship Part Ways

Sage Northcutt's departure from ONE Championship follows a troubled tenure marked by injury and inactivity, impacting his career prospects.
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#real-estate

RealPage's algorithm enabled collusion that kept rents high, antitrust lawsuits allege

The Justice Department is suing RealPage Inc. for allegedly enabling landlords to collude on rental prices through its pricing algorithm.

Tenants say Bay Area landlords colluded to inflate rents. Now, the Department of Justice is involved

The DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage for alleged collusion in raising rents among landlords through pricing software.

U.S. Plans to Accuse Software Maker of Enabling Collusion on Rents

Justice Department plans to sue RealPage for facilitating rent price-fixing among landlords using its software.

Justice Department accuses RealPage of scheme to hike rents

The Justice Department accuses RealPage of facilitating illegal coordination among landlords to increase rental prices, violating antitrust laws.

Defendants seek dismissal of Homie's antitrust lawsuit

Homie Technologies claims anticompetitive practices by NAR and major brokerages harmed its competitive ability, seeking damages in an antitrust suit.

Can my agent get a better deal than others? The data says probably not

The recent study indicates that real estate agents rarely secure better sale prices compared to flat-fee agents.

RealPage's algorithm enabled collusion that kept rents high, antitrust lawsuits allege

The Justice Department is suing RealPage Inc. for allegedly enabling landlords to collude on rental prices through its pricing algorithm.

Tenants say Bay Area landlords colluded to inflate rents. Now, the Department of Justice is involved

The DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage for alleged collusion in raising rents among landlords through pricing software.

U.S. Plans to Accuse Software Maker of Enabling Collusion on Rents

Justice Department plans to sue RealPage for facilitating rent price-fixing among landlords using its software.

Justice Department accuses RealPage of scheme to hike rents

The Justice Department accuses RealPage of facilitating illegal coordination among landlords to increase rental prices, violating antitrust laws.

Defendants seek dismissal of Homie's antitrust lawsuit

Homie Technologies claims anticompetitive practices by NAR and major brokerages harmed its competitive ability, seeking damages in an antitrust suit.

Can my agent get a better deal than others? The data says probably not

The recent study indicates that real estate agents rarely secure better sale prices compared to flat-fee agents.
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MLS boss: FIFA suit could spark schedule change

The current antitrust lawsuit could lead to changes in the global football calendar and greater cooperation among leagues.
#ncaa

As Judge Weighs Landmark N.C.A.A. Settlement on Pay, Not All Athletes Approve

The House v. N.C.A.A. settlement could transform college athletics by allowing schools to pay athletes directly, marking the end of amateurism.

Judge preliminarily approves settlement in suit on athlete pay

The NCAA and major sports conferences have reached a preliminary settlement to compensate college athletes, contingent on further approval after a fairness hearing.

As Judge Weighs Landmark N.C.A.A. Settlement on Pay, Not All Athletes Approve

The House v. N.C.A.A. settlement could transform college athletics by allowing schools to pay athletes directly, marking the end of amateurism.

Judge preliminarily approves settlement in suit on athlete pay

The NCAA and major sports conferences have reached a preliminary settlement to compensate college athletes, contingent on further approval after a fairness hearing.
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#amazon

FTC can proceed with antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, judge rules

Federal judge allowed FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon to proceed, marking a significant legal challenge against the company.

Amazon partially prevails in FTC antitrust suit, but battle continues

Amazon achieved a partial dismissal in the FTC antitrust lawsuit while remaining claims will still proceed in court.

FTC can proceed with antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, judge rules

Federal judge allowed FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon to proceed, marking a significant legal challenge against the company.

Amazon partially prevails in FTC antitrust suit, but battle continues

Amazon achieved a partial dismissal in the FTC antitrust lawsuit while remaining claims will still proceed in court.
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Free cash coming to some California drivers, in the form of gas rebates

California gas price gouging firms agree to $50 million settlement for consumers affected in 2015.
Eligible Californians can claim compensation for overpayment on gas during a market manipulation scheme.

Unpacking the Epic-Particle Health Dispute: When It Started, What's Being Alleged & What It Means for the Industry - MedCity News

Particle Health's antitrust lawsuit against Epic highlights a critical challenge to EHR market dominance, aiming to promote competition in healthcare technology.
#visa

Justice Dept. sues Visa for stifling credit and debit card competition

Visa is facing an antitrust lawsuit for monopolistic practices in the debit card market.

U.S. Accuses Visa of Monopoly in Debit Cards

The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, alleging it stifled competition in the debit card market through unfair practices.

Justice Dept. sues Visa for stifling credit and debit card competition

Visa is facing an antitrust lawsuit for monopolistic practices in the debit card market.

U.S. Accuses Visa of Monopoly in Debit Cards

The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, alleging it stifled competition in the debit card market through unfair practices.
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#academic-publishing

Scientists file antitrust lawsuit against journal publishers

Six academics have filed a class action lawsuit against major publishers for exploiting labor and hindering scientific progress.

Lawsuit highlights how prestige drives academic publishing

The lawsuit challenges the ethics of the academic publishing industry and aims to protect scholars' rights and compensation.

Scientists file antitrust lawsuit against journal publishers

Six academics have filed a class action lawsuit against major publishers for exploiting labor and hindering scientific progress.

Lawsuit highlights how prestige drives academic publishing

The lawsuit challenges the ethics of the academic publishing industry and aims to protect scholars' rights and compensation.
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NorCal judge questions validity of Hermes antitrust lawsuit during case management conference

The antitrust lawsuit against Hermes is struggling in court as the judge questions its basis in a consumer choice-driven luxury market.
#realpage

Feds and eight US states sue RealPage for rent price fixing

RealPage is being sued for antitrust violations by the Justice Department and multiple states for software that hinders rental market competition.

U.S. accuses RealPage of helping landlords collude to raise rents

The DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, alleging it uses data to reduce competition and inflate apartment rental prices.

The Feds Are Coming for the Secret Tool Landlords Use to Keep Rents High

The DOJ lawsuit alleges RealPage helps landlords collude to raise rents using sophisticated management software.

Feds and eight US states sue RealPage for rent price fixing

RealPage is being sued for antitrust violations by the Justice Department and multiple states for software that hinders rental market competition.

U.S. accuses RealPage of helping landlords collude to raise rents

The DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, alleging it uses data to reduce competition and inflate apartment rental prices.

The Feds Are Coming for the Secret Tool Landlords Use to Keep Rents High

The DOJ lawsuit alleges RealPage helps landlords collude to raise rents using sophisticated management software.
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Xockets DPU patent case threatens Nvidia's Blackwell launch

Nvidia, Microsoft, and RPX face a lawsuit alleging collusion and patent infringement involving Xockets' DPU technologies.

San Jose may consider ban on rent-setting software after antitrust suit

San Jose officials propose banning rent-setting tools to protect renters amidst rising home affordability issues and allegations of collusion by property management software companies.

Justice Department Accuses RealPage of Violating Antitrust Laws Through Scheme to Hike Rents

The Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage for allegedly facilitating illegal coordination among landlords to raise rent prices.
#live-nation

Ten states join lawsuit against Live Nation and seek triple damages

The lawsuit against Live Nation seeks triple monetary damages for alleged monopolization of the concert industry.

10 new states join the monopoly suit against Ticketmaster

39 states are involved in an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for alleged market monopolization in the live concert industry.

Ten states join lawsuit against Live Nation and seek triple damages

The lawsuit against Live Nation seeks triple monetary damages for alleged monopolization of the concert industry.

10 new states join the monopoly suit against Ticketmaster

39 states are involved in an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for alleged market monopolization in the live concert industry.
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GARM Out In The Cold; What If Everyone Still Defaults To Google? | AdExchanger

Advertisers challenge GARM initiative; potential lawsuits could impact platforms and ad industry.

News Corp CEO takes aim at now-defunct GARM's media boycott efforts: Its 'harm has been real'

News Corp CEO criticizes Global Alliance for Responsible Media for alleged corporate collusion and political bias.
#advertising-revenue

Ad group shutters 'responsible media' effort after Elon Musk X antitrust suit

The World Federation of Advertisers is discontinuing its advertising initiative after facing an antitrust lawsuit for allegedly preventing advertising revenue to digital media outlets that allowed conservative speech.

One of the ad industry groups being sued by X is 'discontinuing'

GARM, part of X's antitrust lawsuit, discontinues activities after allegations of illegal boycott.
The lawsuit claims major advertisers conspired to withhold billions of dollars in advertising revenue from X.

Ad group shutters 'responsible media' effort after Elon Musk X antitrust suit

The World Federation of Advertisers is discontinuing its advertising initiative after facing an antitrust lawsuit for allegedly preventing advertising revenue to digital media outlets that allowed conservative speech.

One of the ad industry groups being sued by X is 'discontinuing'

GARM, part of X's antitrust lawsuit, discontinues activities after allegations of illegal boycott.
The lawsuit claims major advertisers conspired to withhold billions of dollars in advertising revenue from X.
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Why Google's 'Monopolist' Antitrust Case Ruling Matters: Expert | Entrepreneur

Google ruled as a monopolist maintaining its monopoly by anticompetitive behavior under Sherman Antitrust Act.
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