antitrust law

A contentious bill, Assembly Bill 1776, seeks to expand California’s antitrust law to allow lawsuits against companies using unfair tactics to suppress competition. The proposal faces opposition from business and tech industries, while proponents argue it would protect consumers and small businesses by curbing corporate power.

Californians may gain a new legal avenue to sue companies for stifling competition under Assembly Bill 1776, which expands antitrust laws. The bill faces opposition from business and tech groups, who argue it could lead to predatory lawsuits, while proponents, including labor unions and trial lawyers, claim it would protect consumers and small businesses.

California gas stations including BP, Circle K, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Marathon Petroleum, and Albertsons are accused of using AI to inflate prices and violating antitrust law.

California gas stations including BP, Circle K, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Marathon Petroleum, and Albertsons are accused of using AI to inflate prices, allegedly violating antitrust law.

California gas stations including BP, Circle K, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Marathon Petroleum, and Albertsons are accused of using AI to inflate prices and violating antitrust law.

Live Nation-Ticketmaster plans to appeal a jury verdict that found them guilty of antitrust violations, including overcharging consumers $1.72 per ticket. The company aims to challenge the states' case and awaits a court decision on disqualifying an expert witness's testimony.