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Judge to weigh remedies after jury finds Live Nation a monopoly

musicApr 16, 2026

A federal jury found Live Nation Entertainment and its Ticketmaster subsidiary illegally monopolized the U.S. live-event ticketing market. The jury's verdict allows a federal judge to consider remedies, including fines or forcing Live Nation to divest Ticketmaster. If the judge orders divestiture or other conduct remedies, the ruling could force major changes in ticket distribution and pricing nationwide.

Key Highlights

Federal jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized ticketing market.
A judge will now weigh penalties and possible company breakup.
Decision could expose Live Nation to divestiture or financial penalties.
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