antitrust

Live Nation settles DOJ antitrust lawsuit without Ticketmaster divestiture amid state opposition

March 09, 2026 Iniulat ng AI Larawang ginawa ng AI

Live Nation reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in a long-running antitrust lawsuit, avoiding a breakup with Ticketmaster but agreeing to operational changes, including amphitheater divestments and opening ticketing to competitors. The deal, announced during trial on March 9, 2026, drew criticism from several state attorneys general who plan to continue separate litigation.