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Congressional Democrats Accuse Trump DOJ of Protecting Live Nation-Ticketmaster Monopoly

May 15, 2026

Congressional Democrats Accuse Trump DOJ of Protecting Live Nation-Ticketmaster Monopoly

A new bicameral hearing led by Jamie Raskin and Richard Blumenthal will scrutinize what lawmakers describe as a “sweetheart deal” that weakened antitrust enforcement and cemented Live Nation’s dominance over the concert business.

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Live Nation Antitrust Case Enters Crucial Phase as Fight Over Timing of Remedies Takes Center Stage

Apr 27, 2026

Live Nation Antitrust Case Enters Crucial Phase as Fight Over Timing of Remedies Takes Center Stage

Clash over sequencing could determine how far regulators can go—and how quickly—in reshaping the live entertainment giant

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AEG Fights Sanctions Threat in Live Nation Antitrust Trial

Apr 22, 2026

AEG Fights Sanctions Threat in Live Nation Antitrust Trial

The rival promoter is urging a federal judge to reject potential sanctions over its handling of a key witness’s employment records.

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Judge Rebuffs Live Nation's Bid to Fast-Track Damages Challenge, Scolds Lawyers for Tone

Apr 22, 2026

Judge Rebuffs Live Nation's Bid to Fast-Track Damages Challenge, Scolds Lawyers for Tone

A federal judge denied Ticketmaster's parent company's emergency request to immediately vacate the jury's damages verdict — and took the opportunity to call out defense counsel for uncivil rhetoric.

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Live Nation Just Lost the Battle It Always Knew Was Coming: 5 Take Aways From the Case

Apr 17, 2026

Live Nation Just Lost the Battle It Always Knew Was Coming: 5 Take Aways From the Case

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Live Nation Issues Statement Following Jury Losses

Apr 15, 2026

Live Nation Issues Statement Following Jury Losses

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Live Nation Found Liable on Antitrust Charges

Apr 15, 2026

Live Nation Found Liable on Antitrust Charges

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Jury Decides Live Nation's Fate: Big & Bad... or Just Better?

Apr 10, 2026

Jury Decides Live Nation's Fate: Big & Bad... or Just Better?

States say “monopoly bully.” The defense says “we built something better.” Now comes the verdict.

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Antitrust Expert Witness Accused of Lying to Live Nation Jury

Apr 6, 2026

Antitrust Expert Witness Accused of Lying to Live Nation Jury

Lawyers for the concert promoter say they want her report barred from the case

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A Trial Within a Trial: Witness Fight Roils Live Nation Antitrust Case

Apr 4, 2026

A Trial Within a Trial: Witness Fight Roils Live Nation Antitrust Case

At issue: whether sharing internal records crossed the line into witness intimidation—or standard trial strategy.

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Live Nation Seeks Dismissal as Antitrust Trial Nears Key Turning Point

Apr 1, 2026

Live Nation Seeks Dismissal as Antitrust Trial Nears Key Turning Point

Lawyers for Live Nation just filed a nine-page motion for judgement

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How Rick Mueller's Ticketing Emails Became a Proxy For the Live Nation Trial

Mar 31, 2026

How Rick Mueller's Ticketing Emails Became a Proxy For the Live Nation Trial

Both the government and Live Nation point to the executive's email as evidence that their side is right.

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Live Nation Rolls Out Novel Defense in Antitrust Case: AXS Really Sucks

Mar 27, 2026

Live Nation Rolls Out Novel Defense in Antitrust Case: AXS Really Sucks

Lawyers for Live Nation use AXS emails and presentations to show why users prefer TM

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Al-Joulani Testimony Brings Third Week of Live Nation Trial to a Close

Mar 27, 2026

Al-Joulani Testimony Brings Third Week of Live Nation Trial to a Close

Quiet but pivotal week as OVG's Granger and economists take the stand to talk Ticketmaster

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We Now Know Why Barclays Center Dropped SeatGeek in 2022

Mar 19, 2026

We Now Know Why Barclays Center Dropped SeatGeek in 2022

Turns out it didn't have anything to do with Ticketmaster

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The DOJ just shared the Slack Messages of Two Live Nation Knuckleheads—And They're @$&%ing Brutal

Mar 12, 2026

The DOJ just shared the Slack Messages of Two Live Nation Knuckleheads—And They're @$&%ing Brutal

“Robbing them blind baby,” Ben Baker told Jeff Weinhold in a series of brutal text messages shared on the court docket. “That’s how we do.”

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Live Nation and DOJ Clash Over Artist Paydays and Songkick Deal as Antitrust Trial Heats Up

Mar 4, 2026

Live Nation and DOJ Clash Over Artist Paydays and Songkick Deal as Antitrust Trial Heats Up

Dueling motions pit the concert giant’s defense of aggressive bidding against prosecutors’ push to show how big guarantees and a 2018 acquisition reinforce monopoly power.

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On the Eve of Trial, Live Nation’s Appeal Gambit Faces Steep Odds Post

Feb 26, 2026

On the Eve of Trial, Live Nation’s Appeal Gambit Faces Steep Odds Post

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