DOJ to Sue Ticketmaster Owner Live Nation for Antitrust Violations
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The US Department of Justice has sued Live Nation, accusing the company of using illegal tactics to maintain a monopoly over the concert market, leading to higher ticket prices and worse service. Attorney General Merrick Garland has called for the breakup of the company. Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, denies the allegations, attributing higher prices to other factors like online scalping and production costs. The lawsuit follows growing criticism and an investigation spurred by issues during Taylor Swift's 2022 tour ticket sales.
- Live Nation: US Department of Justice to sue TicketMaster owner BBC.com
- U.S. government plans to sue Ticketmaster parent Live Nation for antitrust Axios
- U.S. Plans to Sue Ticketmaster Owner, Accusing It of Defending a Monopoly The New York Times
- DOJ to announce antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation as soon as Thursday The Washington Post
- Justice Department expected to file antitrust suit against Live Nation, owner of Ticketmaster CNN
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