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Utah AG Derek Brown Leads Coalition to Victory Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and a coalition of states secured a trial victory against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The enforcement action addressed antitrust concerns in the live entertainment and ticketing industry. This multi-state coalition win sets a precedent for enforcement against anticompetitive practices in the ticketing marketplace.

Iowa AG Leads 13-State Coalition Urging Credit Card Firms to Block Illegal Vape Payments

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is leading a coalition of 13 attorneys general in sending a letter to major credit card companies—Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover—urging them to identify and remove merchants selling illegal vape products from their payment networks. The letter cites that illegal vapes, predominantly manufactured in China, account for over $11 billion in annual U.S. retail sales and more than 80% of all vape sales nationwide. The coalition invokes precedent from 2005, when state AGs and ATF successfully worked with payment card networks to stop illegal internet cigarette sales, and requests that the credit card companies publicize steps they have taken to address this issue.

$7M APS Settlement Resolves Extreme Heat Disconnection Violations

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes secured a $7 million settlement with Arizona Public Service Company (APS), the state's largest electric utility, resolving allegations of Consumer Fraud Act violations related to disconnection practices during extreme heat. APS will pay $2.75 million into the state's Consumer Protection fund, provide $1 million in bill credits to eligible customers, and invest $3.1 million in consumer protection programmatic improvements. The settlement requires APS to implement a temperature-based disconnection policy, reinstating the 95-degree hold on residential power shutoffs for nonpayment when dangerous heat is forecast.

AG Mayes and Coalition Win Trial Against Live Nation, Jury Finds Antitrust Violations

A federal jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for violating federal and state antitrust laws by maintaining monopoly power in ticketing and live event markets. The jury determined Ticketmaster unlawfully monopolized ticketing services at major concert venues and Live Nation unlawfully tied its amphitheater services to event promotion. Fans were found to have been overcharged for concert tickets. Remedies and financial penalties will be determined at a separate bench trial.

Kobach Secures Landmark Win in Live Nation/Ticketmaster Monopolization Case

A Kansas jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for violating federal and state antitrust laws by maintaining monopolies in ticketing services at major concert venues and large amphitheaters. The jury also found Live Nation unlawfully ties its event promotion services to artists using its amphitheaters, and that fans were overcharged for concert tickets. A separate bench trial will determine remedies and financial penalties.

Jury Finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster Liable for Antitrust Violations

A jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for violating federal and state antitrust laws after a five-week trial. The jury determined that Ticketmaster unlawfully maintains a monopoly in ticketing services at major concert venues, and Live Nation has a monopoly in large amphitheaters while unlawfully requiring artists to use its event promotion services. Minnesota AG Keith Ellison led a coalition of 34 attorneys general; remedies and financial penalties will be determined at a separate bench trial.

Live Nation, Ticketmaster Found Liable for Antitrust Violations

A Vermont jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for antitrust violations after a five-week trial, determining they unlawfully maintained monopoly power in ticketing services and large amphitheater venues. Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 33 states proved the defendants engaged in anticompetitive conduct that overcharged fans for concert tickets. A separate bench trial will determine financial penalties and remedies.

AG Nessel Reissues Consumer Alerts on Post-Storm Scams

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued consumer alerts warning residents to watch out for common post-storm scams as communities across Michigan clean up from severe flooding. Governor Whitmer extended activation of the State Emergency Operations Center as water levels continue to rise, threatening dams. The AG's office is advising residents to exercise caution in flooded areas, avoid driving through floodwater, and follow barricades and detours. Four consumer alerts are being reissued covering after-disaster scams, towing laws, flood-damaged vehicle purchases, and home repair contractor research.

AG Nessel Reissues Business Tax Scams Alert

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued an alert warning small and midsized businesses about prevalent tax-related scams. The alert describes three major scam types: W-2 phishing schemes targeting payroll and HR staff, fraudulent Employer ID Number websites, and IRS impersonation scams demanding payment via gift cards or money apps. The AG provides reporting resources and recommends businesses implement security protocols and employee training to recognize scam tactics.

AG Schwalb Issues Statement Following Antitrust Verdict Against Live Nation

A jury found Live Nation liable for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services. A bipartisan coalition of 34 state Attorneys General, with DC playing a leading role, secured the verdict after arguing the DOJ's March 2026 settlement was inadequate. The case centered on Live Nation's control of ticketing exclusivity and concert promotion dominance.