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Live Nation reaches settlement in US monopoly case

Live Nation reaches settlement in US monopoly case

The live events company, which owns Ticketmaster, will open parts of its business to rival companies.

March 9, 2026 at 04:13 PM Original source
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"The settlement recently announced with the US Department of Justice fails to address the monopoly at the centre of this case, and would benefit Live Nation at the expense of consumers."

— Letitia James , Politician

"It shows absolute disrespect for the court, the jury and this entire process."

— Arun Subramanian , Other

"Today marks a major step in improving the concert experience for artists and fans throughout the United States."

— Michael Rapino , Executive

"The settlement recently announced with the US Department of Justice fails to address the monopoly at the center of this case, and would benefit Live Nation at the expense of consumers."

— Letitia James , Politician

"Today marks a major step in improving the concert experience for artists and fans throughout the United States."

— Michael Rapino , Executive

"We are happy to take greater steps to empower artists and venues in their ticketing decisions, and are confident we will continue to succeed on the quality of what we deliver."

— Michael Rapino , Executive

"It shows absolute disrespect for the court, for the jury, for this entire process, and it is entirely unacceptable."

— Arun Subramanian , Other

"Today, the concert ticket industry is broken."

— David Dahlquist , Other

"We do not have monopoly power."

— David Marriott , Other

"If these facts are true, NIVA views this as a failure of the justice system."

— Stephen Parker , Executive

"The DOJ settlement falls far short of protecting consumers, artists and venues."

— Andrea Campbell , Politician

"The Trump Justice Department’s puny settlement is why corporate executives treat breaking the law as just another cost of doing business."

— Elizabeth Warren , Politician

"It's entirely unacceptable."

— Arun Subramanian , Other

All Coverage

Live Nation reaches settlement in US monopoly case
BBC Newsvia rss 2 quotes 2 persons

The live events company, which owns Ticketmaster, will open parts of its business to rival companies.

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Live Nation reaches surprise settlement with justice department in antitrust case
The Guardianvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Live Nation, owner of Ticketmaster, has agreed to a $280 million settlement with the Department of Justice, requiring Ticketmaster to open parts of its platform to rival companies and divest from exclusive booking agreements with 13 U.S. amphitheaters.

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Live Nation reaches tentative settlement in Justice Department antitrust lawsuit
Los Angeles Timesvia ai 2 quotes 1 person

Live Nation has reached a settlement with the Justice Department in an antitrust case, agreeing to pay $280 million in damages and allowing competitors to sell tickets on its platform, pending court approval.

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CBS Newsvia ai

Under the settlement, Live Nation agreed to pay $280 million in civil penalties to 40 states and to sell some of its amphitheaters. Ticketmaster must also open technology to allow other ticket sellers to use its platform to reach customers.

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Live Nation Settles DOJ Antitrust Suit for More Than $200 Million Over Ticketmaster Monopoly
The Wrapvia ai 4 quotes 4 persons

Live Nation and Ticketmaster have struck a settlement deal with the Justice Department, abruptly ending a landmark antitrust trial less than a week after it began, with the settlement amount ranging from $200-$280 million in civil penalties across the 40 states that sued the event company for creating a ticket sales monopoly.

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'Slap on the wrist'? Live Nation settlement met with skepticism, anger
WCVBvia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

The settlement between Live Nation and the Department of Justice has been met with skepticism and anger, with critics arguing that it fails to adequately address anticompetitive practices and protect consumers from high ticket prices.

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