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Live Nation settles DOJ antitrust lawsuit without Ticketmaster divestiture amid state opposition
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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.
Live Nation's antitrust trial resumed after a partial DOJ settlement, featuring testimony from CEO Michael Rapino on March 19. Rapino defended the company against monopoly claims and addressed embarrassing Slack messages about high fees. States aim to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
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A group of more than 20 states and Washington D.C. will continue the antitrust trial against Live Nation following the U.S. Department of Justice's settlement with the company. The trial resumes on March 16 with the same jury after states withdrew their mistrial motion. Attorneys general expressed dissatisfaction with the settlement terms, viewing them as insufficient to address monopoly concerns.