AG Davenport Celebrates LiveNation Antitrust Jury Verdict
Summary
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced a landmark jury verdict against Live Nation in an antitrust trial. The AG stated that Live Nation illegally profited from its monopoly, exploiting consumers by driving up ticket prices and making it harder for fans to see artists. The office worked with a bipartisan group of state attorneys general on the case.
What changed
New Jersey AG Davenport announced a jury verdict in favor of the state in its antitrust case against Live Nation. The AG's office stated Live Nation engaged in illegal monopolistic conduct and anti-competitive practices that drove up ticket prices and harmed consumers, artists, and venues. The AG committed to continuing efforts to protect consumers and restore competition in the live music marketplace.\n\nAffected parties including consumers, artists, and venues should monitor for further developments. The case may signal increased antitrust scrutiny on Live Nation's market dominance in live events and ticketing, though this press release alone does not impose immediate compliance obligations.
What to do next
- Monitor for developments in the case
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Statement from Attorney General Jennifer Davenport on Victory in LiveNation Antitrust Trial
Statement from Attorney General Jennifer Davenport on Victory in LiveNation Antitrust Trial
by NJOAG Communications WC | Apr 15, 2026 | Affordability | anti-competitive practices | Antitrust trial | artists | Attorney General Statement | bipartisan group | Concerts | consumers | Live events | LiveNation | Ticketmaster | Tickets | venues | Affordability | Attorney General Statement | Press Release |
For Immediate Release: April 15, 2026
Office of the Attorney General
– Jennifer Davenport, Attorney General
For Further Information:
Media Inquiries-
OAGpress@njoag.gov
“Today’s landmark jury verdict in our case against Live Nation confirms what we have said since the start of our case: For far too long, Live Nation has illegally profited from its monopoly at the expense of hardworking New Jerseyans. Live Nation’s illegal, anti-competitive practices have caused immense damage in our state, exploiting consumers by driving up the price of tickets and making it harder for fans to see their favorite artists.
Our office, working in close partnership with a bipartisan group of state attorneys general, will continue to do everything in our power to ensure that Live Nation cannot continue to harm consumers, artists, and venues. We are committed to protecting our residents from illegal monopolies and restoring competition in the live music marketplace.”
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