DOJ Sues Live Nation and Ticketmaster to Combat Ticket Monopoly
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The DOJ, along with 30 states, has sued Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, alleging monopolistic practices that inflate ticket prices and limit competition in the live events industry. The lawsuit aims to break up the company's dominance to benefit fans, artists, and smaller promoters. Live Nation denies the allegations, attributing high ticket prices to other factors.
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- Justice Department Sues Live Nation and Ticketmaster for Monopolizing Live Concert Industry to 'Combat Corporate Misconduct' PEOPLE
- Minnesota joins lawsuit accusing Live Nation of live entertainment monopoly Duluth News Tribune
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