Monopoly
Coverage of Monopoly in the Nexus archive.
- Galaxy Brain : Behind the Curtain at Google
Claire Stapleton, a former Google communications employee, discusses her experiences from 2007 to 2019, highlighting the company's growth, initial optimism, and later disillusionment over data privacy issues, monopoly concerns, and shifting corporate values. She led an employee walkout in 2018 and critiques tech CEOs' alignment with MAGA politics.
- Tasmac bars can now be operated within 100 m of liquor shops
Tasmac bars are now permitted to operate within 100 meters of liquor shops. This policy change aims to boost participation in the tender process and eliminate the monopoly of a few operators who have controlled bar contracts for years.
- HECO Is At War With Governor’s Energy Partner Over Creating New Utility
HECO is in conflict with the Governor’s Energy Partner over a Japanese rival's plan to build a liquefied natural gas power plant and establish a new regulated utility in Oʻahu, which could end HECO's 135-year monopoly.
- What a Monopoly importer learned when it tried to make things in the U.S.A.
Jonathan Silva, a Monopoly importer, attempted to produce a U.S.-made version of his board games after facing tariffs on imports. The article details his experience and challenges in shifting production to the United States.
- It was the inspiration for the iconic red hotel in Monopoly and open 24/7 but now pub that never closed could be shut forever amid fight over its HEIGHT
A pub that inspired the iconic red hotel in Monopoly and operated 24/7 may be shut down due to a dispute over its height.
- States ask court to break up Live Nation, Ticketmaster
Over 30 state attorneys general have petitioned a court to dissolve the merger between Live Nation and Ticketmaster following a jury verdict finding the ticketing companies maintained an illegal monopoly in live entertainment. The states are seeking divestiture of Ticketmaster from Live Nation as a remedy for anticompetitive conduct.
- US Live Nation and Ticketmaster verdict triggers calls for Australian investigation into ticketing rules
A US federal court ruled that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster held a harmful monopoly over concert venues, leading to excessive profits and overcharges. The verdict has prompted calls for an Australian investigation into ticketing rules, with an insider estimating Australians pay A$10 in fees per ticket due to monopolized markets.
- What does the Live Nation verdict mean for concertgoers?
A jury found Live Nation, Ticketmaster's parent company, guilty of monopolizing large venues in the U.S. This verdict could lead to legal and operational changes affecting ticket pricing and venue access for concertgoers.
- A jury declared Live Nation a monopoly. But ticket prices won't drop just yet
A jury ruled Live Nation a monopoly, but ticket prices may not decrease immediately. D.C. and 33 states must now propose remedies and fines, which could be delayed if Live Nation appeals. Experts remain uncertain about the long-term effect on ticket pricing.
- Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly
Trump continues to try to declare victory in Iran as the timeline for the war's end shifts. A jury determined that Live Nation acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers.
- Wait, could they still actually break up Live Nation?
A federal jury determined Live Nation engaged in illegal monopoly practices, but the company reached a tentative settlement with the DOJ recently. The case raises questions about potential corporate restructuring despite the settlement.