Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026
Trial Resumes
Proceedings continue after 7 states reach a settlement on specific claims.
Settlement Reached
Live Nation and the DOJ announce a settlement to resolve the litigation without a breakup.
Antitrust Lawsuit Filed
DOJ and 30 states file a massive lawsuit to break up the company.
Antitrust Lawsuit
DOJ files a formal antitrust lawsuit seeking to break up Live Nation Entertainment.
Eras Tour Crisis
Public outcry over Taylor Swift ticket sales triggers renewed DOJ scrutiny and public hearings.
Decree Extended
DOJ finds violations; agreement is modified and extended to 2025.
Decree Extension
DOJ extends the consent decree to 2025 after finding violations of anti-retaliation rules.
Merger Approved
DOJ approves Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger with a 10-year consent decree.
Merger Approval
Live Nation and Ticketmaster merge under a 10-year DOJ consent decree.
The high-stakes antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster is set to resume following a settlement involving seven states and the Department of Justice. This development marks a pivotal moment in the government's effort to dismantle the alleged live entertainment monopoly and restore competition to the primary ticketing market.
Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster have reached a settlement with the Department of Justice to resolve a high-profile antitrust lawsuit. The agreement marks a pivotal moment for the live events industry, potentially reshaping how tickets are sold and how venues operate under the shadow of a near-monopoly.
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