Music

Live Nation is not a concert promoting monopoly – Fourth Circuit

By / February 9, 2016

It’s My Party, Inc. v. Live Nation. It’s My Party (IMP) claimed that Live Nation violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by engaging in monopolization, tying arrangements, and exclusive dealing in the music concert industry. The district court granted summary judgment for Live Nation, and the Fourth Circuit affirmed. Live Nation is an enormous concert promoter. …

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Fourth Circuit affirms dismissal of frivolous $4 Billion copyright claim

By / December 19, 2015

Chambers v. Amazon. Unpublished. So, this case isn’t setting any precedent. It’s not going to make a casebook any time soon. But it is fun interesting. Roland Chambers, Jr., appealed the district court’s order dismissing his copyright infringement lawsuit. Chambers sued Amazon, Apple, CD Baby and others. He claimed (sort of) that each was liable …

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