by Elizabeth Ising, Stephen Weissman, Cassandra Tillinghast and Chris Wilson

On June 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division (“DOJ”) announced that two officers of Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. have resigned their positions on the board of directors of Live Nation Entertainment Inc. in the wake of concerns expressed by DOJ that the two companies formed an illegal interlocking directorate under the antitrust laws.  The announcement is a reminder that companies must continue to be mindful of potential antitrust concerns when their current or prospective directors or officers serve in similar roles at other entities. Continue reading →