Live Nation, Ticketmaster trial to resume after 7 states join a Justice Department settlement - AP News

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March 14, 2026
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Seven more states joined Justice Department's antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

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Concert ticket prices and fees may be reduced if the government successfully breaks up the ticketing monopoly.

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Seven additional states have joined a Justice Department settlement in the antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, allowing the trial to resume. The settlement involves the entertainment giant that controls much of the live music ticketing industry. The addition of these states to the existing federal case strengthens the government's position in challenging Live Nation's market dominance. The trial will now proceed with broader state participation in the antitrust litigation. This development moves the high-profile case forward after the settlement negotiations had temporarily paused proceedings.

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The antitrust trial is resuming with expanded state participation in the DOJ settlement.

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