The Unintended Consequences of Trump's Antitrust Gambit The recent Live Nation case has exposed a stark reality about antitrust laws: their strength depends on effective enforcement.
When the Department of Justice (DOJ) settled with Live Nation, despite allegations of a monopoly on live events and ticketing, it seemed like a betrayal of the very principles these laws are meant to uphold.
However, as 32 states and the District of Columbia won their case against the company, it's clear that federalism will become a powerful tool in fighting monopolies.