Top DOJ antitrust enforcer is out weeks before Live Nation trial

Gail Slater’s departure

Gail Slater, the top antitrust enforcer at the Justice Department, announced Thursday that she has left her post, just weeks before the agency’s next major tech monopoly trial against entertainment giant Live Nation is set to begin.

Context and implications

Her exit comes just weeks before the scheduled trial, raising concerns about potential shifts in enforcement policy. The departure has been described as a significant development, with some analysts suggesting it may signal a move away from aggressive tech enforcement.

Related developments

• The Justice Department is reportedly on the verge of settling a monopolization case against Live Nation before a scheduled trial in March.
• Live Nation executives have reportedly sidestepped the Justice Department’s antitrust division to negotiate directly with more sympathetic officials.
• There are reports that the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit in September, accusing Live Nation of violating consumer protection law by deceiving customers.

Media coverage

The news has been widely covered, including by The Verge, National Law Journal, and other outlets, highlighting the significance of Slater’s exit in the context of ongoing antitrust enforcement.

來源：https://www.theverge.com/policy/878163/doj-antitrust-chief-gail-slater-departs