DOJ Sues to Break Up Live Nation and Ticketmaster Monopoly
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The Department of Justice and 30 state attorneys general have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, alleging they have created a monopoly on live event ticket prices in the U.S. The suit claims Live Nation's dominance in the market has led to inflated ticket prices and restricted competition. If successful, the lawsuit could significantly alter the live event industry and ticket pricing. Live Nation disputes the claims, arguing that factors like production costs and artist popularity are responsible for high ticket prices.
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