States ask judge to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster
More than 30 states are requesting a federal judge to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster following a jury's finding of illegal monopolistic practices. The states are seeking a sale of the ticketing giant and additional remedies that exceed the recent settlement reached by the Department of Justice. The outcome of this case could significantly impact the company's operations and the ticketing industry as a whole.
- ▪A federal judge is being asked to order the breakup of Live Nation-Ticketmaster.
- ▪The states' requests include selling the ticketing giant and limiting its promotional services.
- ▪A jury previously found Live Nation-Ticketmaster to be an illegal monopolist.
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PolicyClosePolicyPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All PolicyEntertainmentCloseEntertainmentPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All EntertainmentAntitrustCloseAntitrustPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All AntitrustStates ask judge to break up Live Nation-TicketmasterThe requests go far beyond the terms in the DOJ’s settlement.The requests go far beyond the terms in the DOJ’s settlement.by Lauren FeinerCloseLauren FeinerSenior Policy ReporterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Lauren FeinerMay 21, 2026, 10:27 PM…
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