The book world can be opaque to outsiders. A case offered an unusual glimpse into it, revealing curiosities about the business and details about book deals.
Tag: Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues
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Consolidation of Book Publishers Is a Threat to a Diverse Literary Marketplace
The proposed merger of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster accelerates industry trends toward the production of best-sellers at the expense of the incubation of new voices or ideas.
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PGA Tour Can Bar LIV Golfers From Playoff, Judge Rules
The narrow ruling came less than 48 hours before the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs in Memphis, but the broader turmoil could last for years.
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Mickelson and Other LIV Golfers File Antitrust Suit Against PGA Tour
A complaint filed on behalf of 11 players pushed back against the punishments imposed by the PGA Tour for players who participate in events sponsored by the upstart LIV series.
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Why the Penguin Random House Merger Is Also About Amazon
The U.S. wants to stop Penguin Random House from buying Simon & Schuster. The elephant in the room is Amazon.