Rivals

Former CEO Admits to Restrictive Deal to Block Rival’s Expansion in California Rebar Market During Antitrust Trial

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Washington, D.C. — In a dramatic turn of events during a federal antitrust trial on Monday, the former CEO of Commercial Metals Co. admitted that the company entered into a contentious agreement with Danieli Corp., a prominent micromill manufacturer. This agreement effectively prohibited Danieli from collaborating with any competing rebar mills in California soon after it was discovered that Pacific Steel Group intended to establish a facility in Southern California using Danieli’s technology. The revelation surfaced at the trial, which is scrutinizing the legality of the exclusivity provision that was brokered shortly after Commercial Metals … Read more

Can the Yankees Capitalize When Rivals Pitch Around Aaron Judge?

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New York, NY – As the Major League Baseball season heats up, all eyes are on the New York Yankees and their towering slugger, Aaron Judge. Already renowned for his home runs, Judge’s presence at the plate has become a litmus test for opposing teams: pitch to him and risk the big hit, or walk him and face the rest of the formidable Yankees lineup. Teams facing Judge have often opted to give him a free pass, a strategy reflecting both his prowess with the bat and their calculation of lesser threats following him. This … Read more

Live Nation’s Rivals Gain Ground as Judge Sides with Them in Crucial DOJ Lawsuit Decision

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Washington, D.C. – In a significant development in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, a judge recently ruled that the company’s competitors can anonymously testify, expressing concerns over potential retaliation. This critical decision underscores the heightened tensions and apprehensive atmosphere in the competitive live entertainment and ticketing industry. The lawsuit, lodged by the Department of Justice, accuses Live Nation of monopolistic practices, notably leveraging its dominant position to force venues into using its Ticketmaster platform exclusively, thus stifling competition and inflating prices for consumers. Live Nation, a behemoth in the live entertainment sector, merged … Read more

Presidential Immunity: Nikki Haley Slams Former Trump Attorney’s ‘Ridiculous’ Argument on Assassination of Political Rivals

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Washington, D.C. – GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticized the notion that presidential immunity would protect assassinations of political rivals, calling it “ridiculous.” Speaking at the CNN GOP presidential debate, Haley emphasized the need for common sense when determining the boundaries of presidential immunity. Haley’s remarks were in response to arguments made by former President Trump’s attorney, John Sauer, before a panel of D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals judges. Sauer claimed that the president would be shielded from prosecution if they ordered the assassination of a political rival, as long as the president had not … Read more