DOJ Sues Ticketmaster Owner Live Nation for Alleged Monopoly

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The Justice Department and several states are expected to file an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Inc, the owner of Ticketmaster, due to its market dominance and alleged antitrust violations. The case could lead to significant changes in the live events industry, which faced scrutiny after Ticketmaster's glitches during Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour. Critics argue that Live Nation's dominance has resulted in poor customer service, high fees, and restricted ticket resales. Lawmakers and musicians have also voiced their concerns over the company's practices.
- Justice Department expected to file antitrust suit against Live Nation, owner of Ticketmaster CNN
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- Justice Department to Sue Live Nation, Seek Breakup of Concert and Ticketing Giant The Wall Street Journal
- Live Nation sued by DOJ over alleged Ticketmaster 'monopoly' NBC News
- US Sues to Break Up Ticketmaster and Live Nation, Alleging Monopoly Abuse WIRED
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