The New York Times – Music:
The music industry colossus that includes Ticketmaster was found to have violated antitrust laws by using its dominance in the industry to stifle competition.
Category: Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
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‘We Are Fierce Competitors’: Live Nation Case Reaches Closing Arguments
The New York Times – Music:
Thirty-four states accused the concert giant of suffocating competition and driving up ticket prices. The company denies being anything but big.
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Live Nation Antitrust Case Resumes With Testimony About Springsteen Fees
The New York Times – Music:
After the Justice Department announced a deal with the concert giant, the trial picked up after a week’s break, with a coalition of states leading the way.
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Live Nation Slacks Reveal Employees Joking About ‘Stupid’ Fans
The New York Times – Music:
A series of private exchanges in the messaging system Slack were revealed as exhibits in the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against the concert giant.
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Dozens of States Weigh Continuing Live Nation Antitrust Case
The New York Times – Music:
After the Justice Department reached a settlement with the concert giant, the judge overseeing the trial asked the states and the company to do the same.
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Live Nation, Ticketmaster’s Owner, Settles Antitrust Case With Justice Dept.
The New York Times – Music:
The agreement, which requires a judicial sign-off, would avoid a breakup of the concert giant. But states who joined the suit object to the terms.
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Live Nation Accused of Hurting Music Fans as Antitrust Trial Begins
The New York Times – Music:
The Justice Department lawsuit says the concert giant acts as a monopoly in the music industry, a charge the company denies.
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Antitrust Trial to Challenge Live Nation’s Grip on the Music Industry
The New York Times – Music:
A jury will decide whether the music colossus, which owns venues, represents artists and operates Ticketmaster, is a monopoly, as the Justice Department contends.