Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit July 7, 2000, Docket No. 98-9392 (PrimeTime 24 Joint Venture v. National Broadcasting Co.)

WINTER, Chief Judge:

This appeal arises out of an antitrust action brought by PrimeTime 24 Joint Venture (“PrimeTime”) against the major television networks, their affiliates’ trade associations, independent television stations, and the National Association of *95Broadcasters. The complaint alleged that appellees violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C.