Live Nation, along with its ticketing subsidiary Ticketmaster, is embroiled in an antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Department of Justice, 39 states and the District of Columbia
The lawsuit alleges that two-thirds of states are seeking treble damages based on a legal doctrine that allows Live Nation to represent citizens harmed by its actions. But Live Nation believes any loss of customers is unlikely and largely unrelated to ticket costs. The proposal also seeks to repeal the “unlawful binding” clause, where the DOJ alleges that artists must use Live Nation as a promoter to perform on their websites— allegations Live Nation denies.
Live Nation has requested oral arguments before Justice Arun Subramaniam and has previously sought dismissal of several aspects of the case. Last month, the company took control of the consent decree from its 2010 merger with Ticketmaster and requested a venue change for the District of Columbia but the plaintiffs claim the story is New York City, emphasizing the importance of the city in the live music scene. The trial is scheduled for March 2, 2026.
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