#live-nation-ticketmaster

#live-nation-ticketmaster

The DOJ sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster for illegally stifling competition through vertical integration, but settled without requiring a breakup, instead capping ticketing fees and limiting exclusive booking arrangements.

The DOJ settled its antitrust case against Live Nation without breaking up the company, instead requiring minor ticketing concessions and $200 million in damages, contradicting its initial lawsuit demanding divestiture.

An antitrust trial against Live Nation-Ticketmaster resumed with states leading the case after the DOJ settled mid-trial, with the judge denying the states' mistrial request.

Live Nation and Ticketmaster settled a DOJ antitrust case by opening their ticketing technology to competitors, limiting venue exclusivity contracts to four years, divesting 13 amphitheaters, and paying $280 million in penalties, though multiple states continue separate litigation.

Live Nation Entertainment reached a proposed settlement with the U.S. Justice Department during an ongoing antitrust trial, while simultaneously negotiating with state attorneys general over related claims.

Live Nation settled a Justice Department antitrust case requiring structural changes to Ticketmaster, including opening its platform to rival ticketing operators and limiting exclusivity contracts to four years.