Ticketmaster is a topic tracked in our intelligence system with 6 linked articles.
Over 30 states urge a federal judge to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster after a jury labeled it an illegal monopoly, seeking divestitures including the sale of the company and some venues, with potential constraints on tying access to promotions services.
Democrats held an unofficial shadow hearing to attack the DOJ’s Live Nation–Ticketmaster settlement and outline how they'd challenge antitrust actions if they regain power, signaling potential regulatory pushback despite a settlement capped at $280 million.
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Live Nation-Ticketmaster plans to appeal a jury verdict finding antitrust violations and per-ticket overcharges of $1.72, while pursuing motions to overturn rulings and strike an expert witness.
Jury will decide whether Live Nation-Ticketmaster illegally monopolized parts of the concert industry; more than 30 states pursuing antitrust claims despite a federal settlement.
DOJ settles its portion of the Live Nation-Ticketmaster antitrust suit, while states continue the fight; signals a shifting regulatory backdrop under the Trump era and broader antitrust scrutiny.
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