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Breaking News: Justice Department Takes on Ticketmaster Monopoly

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The Justice Department and 30 states take legal action against Ticketmaster and Live Nation for alleged monopoly practices. Find out the implications for concertgoers and sports fans!

In a groundbreaking move, the Justice Department, along with 30 states, has filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, for allegedly operating an illegal monopoly. The lawsuit aims to break up the concert ticket behemoth, accusing them of unfair practices and price surges that have impacted consumers. This legal battle could have significant implications for the live events industry, potentially leading to changes in ticket pricing and accessibility for fans.

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined forces with the DOJ in this antitrust case, adding weight to the accusations against Live Nation Entertainment. The involvement of multiple states and the federal government signifies the seriousness of the allegations and the widespread impact of Ticketmaster's alleged monopoly. Concertgoers and sports enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this legal showdown, hoping for relief from escalating ticket prices and more competition in the ticketing market.

Interestingly, three decades ago, Pearl Jam had already voiced concerns about Ticketmaster's practices and even reached out to former President Bill Clinton for support. This long-standing issue with ticketing monopolies highlights the enduring struggle for fair ticket pricing and accessibility. As the legal battle unfolds, the public remains keenly interested in the potential changes that could result from challenging Ticketmaster's dominance in the live events industry.

In a related context, the dangers of monopolies extend beyond ticket sales, as the sharing economy faces challenges when giants like Ticketmaster control access to events. The lawsuit filed by the DOJ sheds light on the broader implications of monopolistic behavior in various sectors, urging consumers to reconsider the impact of such dominance on their experiences and choices.

Justice Department sues concert ticket behemoth Live Nation ... (WUNC)

The Justice Department and 30 states sue to break up Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly and ...

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US files antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster | Arkansas Democrat ... (Arkansas Online)

WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in ...

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The Justice Department is suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation. What ... (KFSN-TV)

Will the Justice Department's lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation give concertgoers and sports fans get relief from surging ticket prices?

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Tennessee AG joins another DOJ antitrust case, this time against ... (Tennessee Lookout)

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined the U.S. Department of Justice in its lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation Entertainment of ...

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Pearl Jam asked Bill Clinton to take on Ticketmaster 30 years ago (The Washington Post)

Three decades before the Justice Department sued Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation, Pearl Jam asked the president to address what it considered a ...

Justice Department sues concert ticket behemoth Live Nation ... (NPR)

The Justice Department and 30 states sue to break up Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly and ...

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DOJ sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation; the dangers of sharing kids ... (NPR)

The Justice Department is suing Ticketmaster and its owner, Live Nation, accusing it of being a monopoly. And, here's why you should think twice before ...

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DOJ files lawsuit against Ticketmaster (WETM - MyTwinTiers.com)

It accuses the company of having an illegal monopoly over concerts and live events. The Justice Department says this legal challenge could potentially lead to ...

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The Justice Department is suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation. What ... (KGO-TV)

Will the Justice Department's lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation give concertgoers and sports fans get relief from surging ticket prices?

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Arkansas Attorney General joins Ticketmaster antitrust lawsuit (KUAR)

Griffin is joining 29 other attorneys general to sue Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation, saying they are a monopoly.

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Sports Fans Have Seat in DOJ's Antitrust Case Against Live Nation (Sportico.com)

The Department of Justice sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster Thursday in a case with ramifications for sports fans who buy tickets to games.

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The Emails at the Heart of the Government's Ticketmaster Case (The New York Times)

Live Nation Entertainment, which owns Ticketmaster, is accused of violating antitrust laws. The Justice Department drew on the concert behemoth's internal ...

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DOJ files lawsuit against Ticketmaster (ConchoValleyHomepage.com)

The Justice Department says this legal challenge could potentially lead to cheaper concert tickets. They argue Ticketmaster's practices hurt competition and ...

Ticketmaster Timeline: A running list of clashes between the event ... (Sentinel Colorado)

The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of ...

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Department of Justice sues Ticketmaster-Live Nation, Wisconsin ... (WISN Milwaukee)

The United States Department of Justice announced Thursday that it is suing Ticketmaster, and its parent company Live Nation, for violating anti-trust laws.

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DOJ sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation; the dangers of sharing kids ... (WGCU News)

The Justice Department is suing Ticketmaster and its owner, Live Nation, accusing it of being a monopoly. And, here's why you should think twice before ...

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Could Live Nation and Ticketmaster get broken up? Here's what to ... (Fast Company)

Since the Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation has already come out swinging.

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It's Taylor Swift's world. The government is just suing Ticketmaster in ... (Livemint)

The superstar wasn't onstage at the Justice Department when top officials announced their lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

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Government asks court to break up Ticketmaster's monopoly (Bonner County Daily Bee)

Ticketmaster tickets and gift cards are shown at a box office in San Jose, Calif., on May 11, 2009. The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit ...

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