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Live Nation settles antitrust case with DOJ, avoids Ticketmaster breakup

The settlement requires Ticketmaster to open its platform to rivals, limits exclusivity contracts to four years, mandates divestitures of amphitheaters, and includes $200 million in damages to states.

  • Live Nation Entertainment settled an antitrust case with the U.S. Justice Department, agreeing to pay $200 million in damages and implement reforms.
  • The settlement requires Ticketmaster to open parts of its technology to competitors and limits exclusivity contracts with venues to four years.
  • New York Attorney General Letitia James opposed the settlement, stating it fails to address Live Nation's monopoly and harms consumers.
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Justice Dept. and Live Nation reach settlement over Ticketmaster illegal monopoly case

some states might continue a trial on their own.

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