LEGAL PULSE
Friday, February 20, 2026
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What's happening: DOJ antitrust case against Live Nation proceeds as judge rejects dismissal
A federal judge denied the Department of Justice’s request to dismiss its antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, granting summary judgment that the company’s promotion and booking activities constitute a monopoly. The litigation now focuses on whether Live Nation’s amphitheater network and Ticketmaster’s long‑term venue contracts also breach antitrust law.
Also developing:
- •ESMA issues guidance to ease prospectus compliance under EU Listing Act
- •ESMA opens consultation to amend Market Abuse Regulation guidelines
- •UK Upper Tribunal confirms FCA bans and fines on advisers for unsuitable pension investments
- •UK regulator highlights duplicate notification duties after new Listing Rules take effect
🚀 Top Legal Headlines
Criminals Outpacing Banks as Firms Struggle with AI Defence, Report Warns
ComplyAdvantage reports that AI-enabled criminals are outpacing banks, with 99% of firms admitting detection flaws as cybercrime and human trafficking top the 2026 threat list The post Criminals Outpacing Banks as Firms Struggle with AI Defence, Report Warns appeared first on The Fintech Times.
The Fintech Times
Big Law Is Still Running the Geographic Expansion Playbook—And Winning
A large, well-resourced and committed entrant can grow to be among the largest "firms" in any market, and quite swiftly.
Law.com (ALM)
Berkelouw Books, Harry Hartog Operators Sued by Union over Employee Contracts
"Our court action will hold the employers to account and defend the right of our members to engage in protected industrial action." The post Berkelouw Books, Harry Hartog operators sued by union over employee contracts appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.
Inside Retail Australia
DoJ Antitrust Enforcer Exits Weeks Before Live Nation Trial
The top anti-trust attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice has resigned less than a month before agency's trial against Live Nation is scheduled to begin.
Hypebot
No Pseudonymity for Defendant in Computer Fraud and Abuse Act / Trade Secrets Case
From Grow Universe Inc. v. Doe, decided Friday by Judge Gregory Woods (S.D.N.Y.): Plaintiff filed this action on March 5,… The post No Pseudonymity for Defendant in Computer Fraud and Abuse Act / Trade Secrets Case appeared first on Reason.com.
The Volokh Conspiracy
💬 Top Legal Social Posts
Thread by @Jayjaylegal
Trying something new this week: instead of one legal win at a time or a long deep-dive, here’s a 3-minute roundup of the administration’s legal L’s — a concentrated shot of court losses, blocked policies, and judges saying “not so fast.” Think of it as a rapid cleanse for your timeline: more substance than a micro-update, less time than a full briefing. Testing the format — tell me if this jam-packed recap hits the sweet spot.
by JayJay Legal•
