March 09, 2026
U.S. Department of Justice lawyers told a Manhattan federal judge Monday that the government is settling its claims that Live Nation engaged in unlawful monopolization by tying ticket sales to the use of its venues, throwing an ongoing trial involving dozens of states into an uncertain posture.
March 03, 2026
Live Nation does not illegally pressure concert venues or artists to use Ticketmaster and its other services, its counsel told a Manhattan federal jury Tuesday, calling the entertainment giant a "fierce, lawful, legitimate" competitor as a closely watched antitrust trial opened.
February 25, 2026
Two Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee demanded Wednesday that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi explain to lawmakers why the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust chief was forced to resign, expressing concern about the administration's potential interference with merger reviews and antitrust litigation.
February 25, 2026
A Manhattan federal judge said Wednesday he is likely to deny counsel for Live Nation's request to appeal rulings sending the government's monopolization claims to trial, after antitrust regulators called that request a "desperate plea" for a delay.
February 23, 2026
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. is asking a New York federal court for permission to immediately appeal last week's ruling that teed up several claims for trial early next month in the monopolization case being brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and state enforcers.
February 19, 2026
Live Nation urged a New York federal court on Thursday to further pare down the government's antitrust case against the company, saying a ruling earlier in the week should have nixed additional allegations involving the promotion services it provides to major concert venues.
February 18, 2026
A New York federal judge on Wednesday refused a bid from Live Nation Entertainment Inc. to avoid a looming trial in a case from the U.S. Department of Justice and state enforcers accusing it of monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
February 17, 2026
A group of Senate Democrats is raising concerns about potential political influence at the U.S. Department of Justice, following the abrupt departure of the agency's top antitrust enforcer weeks before Live Nation is set to face trial in the government's monopolization case.
February 05, 2026
Enforcers told a New York federal court to reject Live Nation's interpretation of a ruling in an antitrust case against Meta Platforms, saying that claims against the live entertainment giant do not have to accuse it of charging different venues different prices.
January 30, 2026
Nearly three dozen states accusing Live Nation of stifling competition in the live entertainment industry urged a New York federal judge not to pause their state-law claims in order to focus on federal law, arguing that handling all claims at once "will be the most efficient approach."