United States of America: Department of Justice lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment for alleged abuse of market power
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Department of Justice published notice of proposed Live Nation settlement, triggering Tunney Act comment period ahead of judicial review
On 6 July 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published notice in the Federal Register of the proposed Final Judgment implementing its settlement with Live Nation announced on 9 March 2026. The notice also included the accompanying Stipulation and…
New York Attorney General’s Office announced jury verdict against Live Nation Entertainment over monopoly in ticketing services
On 15 April 2026, the New York Attorney General’s Office and a coalition of 33 state attorneys general secured a jury verdict against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster for violating federal and state antitrust laws. The verdict found that T…
Live Nation Entertainment reached settlement with Department of Justice in antitrust lawsuit
On 9 March 2026, Live Nation Entertainment announced a settlement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve an antitrust lawsuit concerning alleged monopolistic practices in concert promotion and ticketing. Under the settlement, …
Department of Justice filed lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment for alleged abuse of market power
On 23 May 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ), joined by 29 states and the District of Columbia, filed a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster, for alleged abuse of market power. The plaintiffs all…