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Court Allows Antitrust Case Against Live Nation

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A U.S. federal judge has rejected Live Nation Entertainment’s request to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to dominate the live concert market.

The decision allows the antitrust case, brought by the Department of Justice along with multiple states, to move toward trial. Jury selection is expected to begin in early March.

Authorities allege that Live Nation has used its influence across ticketing, venues and promotions to limit competition and potentially harm both performers and audiences. The lawsuit follows long-standing concerns about the company’s market position, particularly after its 2010 acquisition of Ticketmaster.

The judge ruled that there is sufficient dispute over whether Live Nation leveraged its market power in ways that restricted competition, allowing key claims to proceed.

However, some allegations related to concert promotion and booking services were dismissed.

Live Nation has denied any misuse of market dominance and maintains that its practices did not negatively affect consumers.

The case marks a significant step in ongoing scrutiny of competition within the live entertainment sector.

Infinite Reality Valued at $12.25 Billion After $3 Billion Fundraising

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Augmented reality startup Infinite Reality announced on Wednesday that it has raised $3 billion in a new funding round, bringing its valuation to $12.25 billion. The company did not disclose the identities of the investors involved but mentioned that the funds came from a “private investor whose portfolio focuses on global technology and real estate investments.”

Founded in 2019, Infinite Reality had previously attempted to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Newbury Street Acquisition, but the listing did not materialize. The company leverages immersive technologies to offer a range of services designed to enhance audience engagement and monetization for brands and creators.

Past backers of Infinite Reality include well-known companies like Live Nation, T-Mobile Ventures, RSE Ventures, and Lux Capital.