News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
Ark. A.G. Griffin Files Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster and Parent Live Nation, Joins U.S. Department of Justice and 29 Other Attorneys General
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 24 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced that he has joined the U.S. Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of 29 other attorneys general in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., over its illegal monopoly of the live entertainment industry:
"Arkansans--whether they are concert goers, artists, o
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Conn. A.G. Tong, Department of Justice, States Announce Suit Against Ticketmaster-Live Nation for Monopolizing Markets Across the Live Concert Industry
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
Attorney General William Tong, the Justice Department, and attorneys general from 29 other states and the District of Columbia today filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster LLC and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment Inc. for monopolization and other unlawful conduct that thwarts competition in markets across the live entertainment industry. The law
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D.C. A.G. Schwalb Joins Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release:
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb joined the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 30 state Attorneys General in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster, alleging that the companies have illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry, increasing the prices District residents pay for live shows.
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EPA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $25 Million to Help Provide Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities With Clean and Safe Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
Today, May 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $25 million for states and territories to invest in clean and safe drinking water. This grant funding will specifically benefit underserved, small and disadvantaged communities by upgrading infrastructure to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act, reducing exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), removing sources of lead,
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Fla. A.G. Moody Takes Legal Action Against Live Nation for Monopolizing Markets Across the Concert Industry
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 24 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking legal action to break up a monopoly in the live music industry. Attorney General Moody, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and 29 other state and district attorneys general, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC, for monopolization and other unlaw
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Idaho A.G. Labrador Defends American Firearms Manufacturers From Liability for Mexico's Gun Violence
BOISE, Idaho, May 24 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
Attorney General Raul Labrador joined a coalition of 27 states in defending American firearms manufacturers against attempts to hold the companies liable for gun violence in Mexico. If a lower court's ruling is allowed to stand, Americans' Second Amendment rights could be threatened.
In their petition, the attorneys general ask the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to correct a lower co
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ILL. A.G. RAOUL JOINS FEDERAL ANTITRUST LAWSUIT AGAINST LIVE NATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), with a bipartisan coalition of 29 states, today filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC, alleging that the company has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry. The lawsuit seeks to restore competition in the live c
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IRS Reminder to Storm Victims in 7 States: June 17 Filing and Payment Deadline
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded individuals and businesses in parts of seven states that their 2023 federal income tax returns and tax payments are due on Monday, June 17, 2024.
The IRS normally provides relief, including postponing various tax filing and payment deadlines, for any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Ky. PSC Issues Order Involving Columbia Gas of Ky.
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00012) on May 22, 2024:
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In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Columbia Gas Of Kentucky, Inc. To Continue Its Gas Cost Incentive Adjustment Performance Based Rate Making Mechanism
COMMISSION STAFF'S SECOND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO COLUMBIA GAS OF KENTUCKY, INC.
Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc. (Columbia Kentucky), pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, shall file with the Commission
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Mass. A.G. Campbell Joins Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
Today, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 29 other state attorneys general in suing Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster.
"Our lawsuit today alleges that Live Nation's anticompetitive conduct not only violates the law, but stifles innovation, including by forcing ve
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 30 states in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster, alleging that the company has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry.
"When the world's largest live entertainment company illegally domi
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Mich. A.G. Nessel Joins Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation, Ticketmaster
LANSING, Michigan, May 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 29 states and the District of Columbia in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Ticketmaster L.L.C., a wholly owned subsidiary of Live Nation. The lawsuit alleges Live Nation has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry through anticompetit
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Mich. A.G. Nessel Takes Action to Defend Protections for Pregnant Workers
LANSING, Michigan, May 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/amicus-curiae/02716037862.pdf) defending a rule issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) of 2022, which is scheduled to become effective June 18, 2024. The PWFA is landmark federal
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N.C. A.G. Stein Sues Live Nation Over Antitrust Claims
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
Attorney General Josh Stein joined the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 30 states in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Ticketmaster LLC, alleging that the companies have illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry, which has increased prices for live shows.
"Live Nation is using its monop
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N.J. A.G. Platkin Joins Department of Justice, Other States Suing Live Nation
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin joined the Justice Department and a bipartisan coalition of 28 states and the District of Columbia in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster, alleging that the company has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry.
"For decades, New Jersey has long enjoyed a vibrant
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N.Y. A.G. James Sues Live Nation and Ticketmaster for Monopolizing Live Events and Overcharging Consumers
NEW YORK, May 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
New York Attorney General Letitia James, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general today sued Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (Live Nation) and its subsidiary Ticketmaster for monopolizing the live events industry and harming consumers, artists, venues, and competitors. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, alleges that
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N.Y. A.G. James Takes Action to Defend Protections for Pregnant Workers
NEW YORK, May 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general defending a proposed rule issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC) to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) of 2022. The PWFA is landmark federal legislation that requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant and postpartum employees. The EEOC rul
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Neb. Gov. Pillen Joins 23 States Opposing WHO Pandemic Treaty Proposals
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 24 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
Governor Jim Pillen has joined the governors of 23 other states in opposition to the Biden administration's expected commitment to two international agreements that would strengthen the World Health Organization's (WHO) power to declare public health emergencies and grant the WHO Director-General authority over member states during such perceived emergencies. The agreements opposed would modify the WHO'
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Nev. A.G. Ford Joins DOJ, Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General in Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford announced he has joined with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), along with a bipartisan coalition of 30 total attorneys general, in an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. The lawsuit alleges that Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry and increased the prices for
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Less carbon, more chill
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
A technology developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory works to keep food refrigerated with phase change materials, or PCMs, while reducing carbon emissions by 30%.
More than 100 million household refrigerators in operation across the United States consume up to 2 kilowatts of electricity daily. These refrigerators contribute to energy consumption and carbo
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Ore. A.G. Rosenblum Joins Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation
SALEM, Oregon, May 24 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has joined the US Department of Justice (USDOJ) and AGs from 29 states and the District of Columbia in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster, alleging that the company illegally monopolizes the live entertainment industry.
Filed in the US District Court for Southern District of New York
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Pa. A.G. Henry Files Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for Illegal Monopoly Over Live Entertainment
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 24 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news:
Attorney General Michelle Henry is leading a bipartisan coalition of 30 states, along with the U.S. Department of Justice, in an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster, LLC.
The suit filed Thursday alleges that Live Nation -- owner and operator of numerous venues nationwide, including Pennsylvania -- and Ticketmaster -- the
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President Biden Announces Key Appointments to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The White House issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint 12 additional members to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC), which is a federal advisory committee that President Biden established under Executive Order 14008 of January 27, 2021, on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. The Council provides advice and recommendations to the White House Environmental Justice Inter
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President Biden Announces Nominees on May 23, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The White House issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
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Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve in his administration:
* Lauren McFerran, Nominee to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board
* William Isaac White, Nominee to be a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
* Stephanie E. Segal, Nominee to be United States Alternate Executive Director of the International Monetary
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President Biden Names 50th Round of Judicial Nominees
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The White House issued the following news release:
The President is announcing his intent to nominate two individuals to federal circuit courts and two individuals to federal district courts--all of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution.
These choices also continue to fulfill the President's promise to ensure that the nation's courts reflect the diversity that is one of our greatest assets as a country--both i
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Department of Justice Sue Live Nation
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 24 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 29 other states in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., alleging that the company has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry and engaged in anticompetitive conduct to the detriment of artists and their fans
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Tenn. A.G. Skrmetti and DOJ Lead Federal Antitrust Lawsuit to Break Up Live Nation/Ticketmaster
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on May 23, 2024:
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), led a bipartisan coalition of 30 states and the District of Columbia today in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster, alleging that the company has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry. Live Nation controls two of the most im
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Tenn. A.G. Skrmetti Looking Into Attempted Foreclosure of Elvis Presley's Graceland
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on May 23, 2024:
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that his office is looking into a private investment company's attempt to foreclose on one of America's most beloved sites. The Memphis home that was the residence of one of the world's most influential musicians became the target of Nausanny Investments and Private Lending, LLC after claims that moneys owed to the l
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Tenn. PUC Issues Order Suspending Tariff Involving Tennessee-American Water
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order suspending tariff (Docket No. 24-00032) on May 22, 2024:
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In Re: Petition Of Tennessee-American Water Company To Modify Tariff, Change And Increase Charges, Fees, And Rates, And For Approval Of A General Rate Increase
ORDER SUSPENDING TARIFF THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2024
This matter is before the Administrative Judge of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission ("Commission" or "TPUC") designated
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Va. A.G. Miyares Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster for Antitrust Violations
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 24 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on May 23, 2024:
Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined the Department of Justice and a bipartisan 30-state coalition in filing a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC, for violating antitrust laws through a range of anticompetitive practices in an effort to control the live entertainment industry.
"Live Nation and Ticketmas
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Wagner named 2024 recipient of the ASME George Westinghouse Gold Medal
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
Robert Wagner, associate laboratory director for the Energy Science and Technology Directorate at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been selected to receive the George Westinghouse Gold Medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or ASME. The award recognizes his work to advance state-of-the-art clean power generation systems t
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