The US Is Suing Live Nation Over Alleged Ticketmaster Monopoly

The US Justice Department, along with 30 state and district attorneys general, have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, alleging that its Ticketmaster brand has unlawfully maintained monopolies in several markets.The DOJ's complaint states that Live Nation's operations, including ticket sales, promotion, artist management, and venue ownership, thwart competition in the live entertainment industry. The suit seeks structural relief and to restore competition in the market so consumers ...