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States Seal Landmark Antitrust Victory Over Live Nation
business1 month ago

States Seal Landmark Antitrust Victory Over Live Nation

A coalition of more than 30 state attorneys general won a landmark monopolization case against Live Nation (Ticketmaster); the DOJ initially led the case but withdrew in March, and the Manhattan trial proceeded on short notice with the states prevailing. The author, Gail Slater, recounts the extensive discovery and testimony, including Slack messages that suggested price gouging, as central to the victory. She frames the win as a common-sense, bipartisan application of antitrust law that protects consumers and markets, and credits the DOJ team for laying the foundation. The piece argues this outcome shows Americans’ intuitive grasp of fair competition and calls for continued antitrust enforcement to keep capitalism fair.

via Rolling Stone|
#antitrust#business#consumers
Eight states move to block Nexstar-Tegna $6.2B media merger
business2 months ago

Eight states move to block Nexstar-Tegna $6.2B media merger

Eight states led by California and New York filed a federal antitrust lawsuit in the Eastern District of California to block Nexstar’s $6.2 billion takeover of Tegna, arguing the deal would lessen competition in local TV markets and harm consumers by reducing voices and potentially raising prices. The merger would combine hundreds of TV stations under one owner and would reach about 60% of U.S. households, well over the current 39% cap that would require regulatory changes. The states contended the deal would hurt local journalism in markets like Sacramento, San Diego, and Buffalo. The FCC has signaled support for the deal but has not decided whether to change ownership rules; Nexstar and Tegna had not commented at press time. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California and adds to a broader regulatory scrutiny of media consolidation.

via NBC News|
#antitrust#business#merger
policy2 months ago

Coalition of 24 States Moves to Block Trump's Global 10% Tariff

A coalition of 24 Democratic state attorneys general and governors filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade to block President Trump's new 10% global tariff for 150 days, arguing it is unconstitutional and violates the law; they seek an injunction and refunds, building on the Supreme Court’s ruling that Trump exceeded authority under the IEEPA and highlighting questions about Section 122 and exemptions.

via Politico|
#lawsuit#policy#state-attorneys-general
States challenge Trump tariffs after Supreme Court ruling limits authority
business2 months ago

States challenge Trump tariffs after Supreme Court ruling limits authority

Twenty-four states sue the Trump administration, arguing that new 10% tariffs under Section 122 (potentially rising to 15%) exceed presidential authority after the Supreme Court ruled IEEPA-based tariffs unlawful; they seek a court decision voiding the tariffs and refunds for costs incurred, as the White House defends the measures as restoring fair trade.

via CBS News|
#business#section-122#state-attorneys-general
Multiple states sue Trump administration over EV charging funding disputes
politics5 months ago

Multiple states sue Trump administration over EV charging funding disputes

Sixteen states and D.C. are suing the Trump administration for withholding over $2 billion in EV charging funds allocated by Congress, arguing this violates legal obligations and hampers efforts to combat climate change and promote clean transportation. The lawsuit highlights ongoing conflicts over EV policies and infrastructure funding, with the Trump administration having previously halted spending and rolled back Biden-era EV initiatives, amid slowing EV sales and industry shifts.

via CNBC|
#electric-vehicle-funding#ev-charging-infrastructure#lawsuit
Multiple States Sue Trump Administration Over SNAP Data Collection
politics10 months ago

Multiple States Sue Trump Administration Over SNAP Data Collection

A coalition of 20 state attorneys general has sued the Trump administration to block its demand for private SNAP recipient data, fearing it will be used for immigration enforcement and deportations, despite the USDA's claims that the data is for fraud prevention. The lawsuit argues that sharing such sensitive information violates privacy laws and that the administration's true intent is to target immigrants, raising concerns among privacy advocates.

via The Guardian|
#immigration-enforcement#politics#privacy-concerns
Nationwide Investigation Launched into Racist Text Messages Targeting Black Communities
us-news1 year ago

Nationwide Investigation Launched into Racist Text Messages Targeting Black Communities

State attorneys general and the FBI are investigating racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide, urging recipients to report them to authorities. The messages, which included references to plantations and President-elect Donald Trump, have raised concerns about how personal phone numbers were accessed. Telecom companies are working to block these messages, and some have traced them to a VPN in Poland, though the origin remains unclear. The incident has prompted widespread condemnation and efforts to enhance security measures against such hate speech.

via NBC News|
#fbi-investigation#racism#state-attorneys-general
"15 States Join Forces with Transportation Dept. to Enforce Airline Consumer Laws"
politics2 years ago

"15 States Join Forces with Transportation Dept. to Enforce Airline Consumer Laws"

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced a partnership with over a dozen state attorneys general to investigate consumer complaints against airlines, aiming to improve protections for air travelers. This initiative allows state attorney general offices to review complaints and refer potential violations of federal consumer protection rules to the Transportation Department for enforcement action. The partnership, involving attorneys general from 18 states, seeks to address airline passenger grievances and hold airlines accountable, despite the lack of formal state authority to enforce consumer protection laws against airlines.

via The New York Times|
#airline-complaints#consumer-protection#pete-buttigieg
"Biden's Natural Gas Policy Faces Legal Challenge and Climate Concerns"
politics2 years ago

"Biden's Natural Gas Policy Faces Legal Challenge and Climate Concerns"

A coalition of 22 Republican state attorneys general has sent a letter to President Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, warning that the recent moratorium on liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects is unlawful and demanding its reversal. They argue that the policy harms national security and the economy, and violates federal statutes. The attorneys general also criticize the lack of public comment period and claim that the moratorium emboldens adversaries like Russia. They emphasize the potential economic and national security benefits of LNG exports and urge the administration to reconsider its decision.

via Fox News|
#biden#moratorium#natural-gas
"Publicis Health Settles for $350 Million Over Opioid Marketing"
legalhealth2 years ago

"Publicis Health Settles for $350 Million Over Opioid Marketing"

Publicis Health, a subsidiary of the French media conglomerate Publicis Group, has agreed to pay $350 million in a settlement with state attorneys general for its role in promoting OxyContin and aiding in the spread of opioids. The company worked with Purdue Pharma from 2010 to 2019 to develop marketing campaigns and materials, including brochures promoting opioids. This marks the first ever settlement targeting a marketing firm involved in the opioid crisis, as state prosecutors accuse the advertising company of falsely promoting OxyContin as safe and contributing to the epidemic.

via The New York Times|
#legalhealth#opioid-crisis#oxycontin
Shein Faces Scrutiny from Politicians and Attorneys General Over Forced Labor Allegations
business2 years ago

Shein Faces Scrutiny from Politicians and Attorneys General Over Forced Labor Allegations

Shein, the fast fashion retailer popular among Generation Z and millennial shoppers, is facing demands from 16 state attorneys general to prove it does not use forced labor as it plans to file for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The attorneys general have urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to order Shein to undergo an independent process to verify its labor practices. Shein has been accused of using forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China, and the U.S. government has banned imports from the area due to human rights abuses against the Uyghurs. Shein has denied these allegations.

via The New York Times|
#business#forced-labor#ipo