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United States of America et al v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. et al.

Date: 04-16-2026

Case Number: 1:24-cv-03973

Judge: Arun Subramanian

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (New York County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Department of Justice and Attorney Generals of 33 states.

Defendant's Attorney:


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Description:
New York City, New York, lawyers represented the parties in an anti-trust case.

The Plaintiffs alleged that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary possessed harmful monopoly over big concert venues.

"Live Nation Entertainment owns, operates, controls booking for or has an equity interest in hundreds of venues. Its subsidiary Ticketmaster is widely considered to be the world’s largest ticket-seller for live events. Its lawyers did not immediately comment as they left the courthouse, but said a statement would be issued shortly." WRAL.com
Outcome:
In March, the U.S. Justice Department reached a tentative settlement with Ticketmaster and Live Nation, but over two dozen states, including North Carolina continued with the trial.

Plaintiffs' verdict.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America et al v. Live Nation Entertainme...?

The outcome was: In March, the U.S. Justice Department reached a tentative settlement with Ticketmaster and Live Nation, but over two dozen states, including North Carolina continued with the trial. Plaintiffs' verdict.

Which court heard United States of America et al v. Live Nation Entertainme...?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (New York County), NY. The presiding judge was Arun Subramanian.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America et al v. Live Nation Entertainme...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Department of Justice and Attorney Generals of 33 states.. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best New York Commercial Litigation Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America et al v. Live Nation Entertainme... decided?

This case was decided on April 16, 2026.