DOJ reportedly set to sue Live Nation in antitrust challenge
by NBC News
NBC News— The Justice Department reportedly plans to sue Live Nation, the ticket and entertainment giant, 14 years after it allowed Live Nation to acquire Ticketmaster. The Wall Street Journal reports the antitrust lawsuit will allege that Live Nation undermined competition for ticketing live events. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports.
Music Business Worldwide—US Justice Department set to sue Live Nation over alleged antitrust violations (reports). Live Nation has been arguing that its subsidiary Ticketmaster doesn't set ticket prices; rather, performers and sports teams do Source
Black Enterprise—Justice Department Will Reportedly Sue Ticketmaster Parent Company Live Nation For Antitrust Violations. After years of complaints, it looks like the Justice Department is finally taking legal action against Ticketmaster's parent company.
Pitchfork—Live Nation to Face Antitrust Lawsuit From Justice Department: Report. Live Nation Entertainment may face an antitrust lawsuit from the Justice Department as soon as next month, The Wall Street Journal reports. The agency began investigating the Ticketmaster parent for potential abuses of power in 2022, amid outcry over various ticketing failures for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. The lawsuit would allege that Live Nation’s concert promotion and ticketing operations have undermined competition in the live music market, The Journal reports, citing sources familiar with...