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NM AG Wins Antitrust Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster

On April 15, 2026, a New York jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for violating federal and state antitrust laws after a nearly six-week trial and four days of deliberations. The jury determined that Ticketmaster unlawfully maintains a monopoly in the market for ticketing services at major concert venues and that Live Nation has a monopoly in the market for large amphitheaters. The coalition of 34 attorneys general, led by New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez, alleged that the companies' control over venue ownership, event promotion, and ticketing services allowed them to raise costs for fans and artists and suppress competition.

Live Nation Will Pay $9.9M for Deceptive Ticket Pricing

Live Nation (owner of Ticketmaster) will pay $9.9 million to resolve DC OAG allegations of deceptive ticket pricing from 2015 through May 2025. The settlement, reached under the District's Consumer Protection Procedures Act, includes $8.9 million in customer refunds with a claims process to be announced, and Live Nation must maintain all-in pricing display showing full ticket cost upfront throughout the purchase flow. The company must also continue enhanced disclosures about fee purposes and how ticket hold timers work.

NC AG Jackson Wins Live Nation/Ticketmaster Antitrust Case on All Claims

After a seven-week trial, a jury found in favor of North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 33 other attorneys general, holding Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable on all counts for illegally monopolizing the ticketing and large amphitheater markets for live entertainment events. The jury verdict rejects a prior U.S. Department of Justice settlement that the AGs said failed to address sky-high ticket prices. The case now proceeds to a second phase where the judge will determine remedies to break Live Nation's monopoly hold on the live entertainment industry.

PA AG Taking Action: Sentencings, Consumer Fraud, Antitrust, Organized Retail Crime

The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office has published multiple enforcement actions on its Taking Action page spanning criminal sentencing, consumer fraud enforcement, antitrust litigation, and regulatory compliance. Notable items include: a Lehigh County man sentenced for posing as a medical professional (April 22, 2026); sentencing of an Allegheny County man for providing a fatal fentanyl dose to a minor (April 13, 2026); MV Realty settlement requiring termination of all Pennsylvania mortgages over misleading homeowner benefit programs (April 16, 2026); and a federal jury verdict finding Live Nation/Ticketmaster operated a monopoly over the live entertainment industry (April 15, 2026). E-cigarette and vape manufacturers are now required to certify with the Office of Attorney General under Act 57 of 2025, which took effect April 9, 2026. Additional actions involve organized retail crime charges against motorcycle club members, PA State Police criminal conduct, illegal gaming device distribution, and consumer warnings regarding cash scams, ticket scams, and investment fraud on social media platforms.

Live Nation and Ticketmaster Found Liable for Antitrust Violations by Jury

A federal jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable on April 16, 2026 for violating federal and state antitrust laws by maintaining and abusing monopoly power in ticketing services at major concert venues and in the market for large amphitheaters. The jury also found that Live Nation unlawfully required artists using its amphitheaters to also use its event promotion services, and that fans have been overcharged for concert tickets. Attorney General Alan Wilson and a coalition of 33 states won the five-week trial after the DOJ had earlier settled with Live Nation. Remedies and financial penalties will be determined at a separate bench trial.

Attorney General Brown and Coalition Win Historic Antitrust Verdict Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

A jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for violating federal and state antitrust laws after a five-week trial, determining that Ticketmaster unlawfully maintains a monopoly in ticketing services at major concert venues and that Live Nation unlawfully requires artists using its amphitheaters to also use its event promotion services. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in this action, which rejected a Department of Justice settlement with Live Nation. Remedies and financial penalties will be determined at a separate bench trial that has not yet been scheduled.

Live Nation Found Illegal Monopoly by Jury in Antitrust Case

A federal jury in New York found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for monopolizing the live entertainment industry, marking a significant antitrust enforcement milestone. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general pursued the case without the federal government after rejecting a settlement reached between the Justice Department and Live Nation. The verdict establishes that Live Nation violated state and federal antitrust laws, with Weiser committing to continue fighting to break up the monopoly, restore competition, and obtain restitution for concertgoers.

Live Nation and Ticketmaster Found Liable for Antitrust Violations

A jury in New York found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable on April 15, 2026, after a five-week trial, determining that the companies violated federal and state antitrust laws by maintaining and abusing monopoly power in ticketing services at major concert venues and in large amphitheaters. The jury found that Live Nation requires artists using its amphitheaters to also use its event promotion services, and that fans have been overcharged for concert tickets nationwide. New Yorkers were specifically found to have been overcharged $1.72 per ticket. Attorney General James led a coalition of 33 states in the litigation after the DOJ settled separately during trial proceedings. Remedies and financial penalties will be determined at a separate bench trial.

Arizona AG Mayes and Coalition Win Antitrust Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

A jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for violating federal and state antitrust laws after a five-week trial, concluding that the companies unlawfully maintained monopoly power over ticketing services at major concert venues and large amphitheaters. The jury determined that Live Nation required artists using its amphitheaters to also use its event promotion services, and that fans have been overcharged for concert tickets. Remedies and financial penalties will be determined at a separate bench trial.

Live Nation Found Liable for Illegal Monopolization, All Counts

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 32 states plus the District of Columbia won a unanimous jury verdict against Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster on all counts of an antitrust lawsuit. The jury found that Live Nation unlawfully maintained a monopoly in concert and ticketing markets through exclusionary conduct and illegal tying of venues to concert promotion services. The plaintiffs pursued the case independently after the U.S. Department of Justice reached a mid-trial settlement they characterized as inadequate. The case now moves to a remedies phase where the court will determine what structural or behavioral relief to impose.

Oregon AG and Coalition Win Antitrust Trial Verdict Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

A federal jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for violating federal and state antitrust laws after a five-week trial, determining that the companies unlawfully maintain monopolies in ticketing services at major concert venues and in large amphitheaters. The jury found that Live Nation required artists using its amphitheaters to also use its event promotion services, and that fans were overcharged for concert tickets across the country. Attorney General Rayfield and a coalition of 33 states will now pursue remedies and financial penalties at a separate bench trial.

AG Uthmeier Verdict: Live Nation-Ticketmaster Jury Finds Illegal Monopoly

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier secured a federal jury verdict against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiary Ticketmaster LLC in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. After a four-day deliberation, the jury found that Live Nation operated an illegal monopoly over the live entertainment industry following its 2010 acquisition of Ticketmaster. The jury determined that consumers were overcharged by an estimated $1.72 per ticket, which the court could order to be repaid in restitution, with potential additional penalties to follow.

California Attorney General Bonta April 2026 Press Releases

California Attorney General Bonta's office published an index of press releases covering April 2026, spanning topics including consumer finance alerts on deferred-interest medical credit cards and investment scams, antitrust matters involving Amazon price fixing, a $773 million Albertsons opioid settlement, a $267 million Los Angeles hospice fraud case, the Live Nation/Ticketmaster verdict, and immigration-related guidance. The page lists 28 individual press releases dated April 1-20, 2026, covering consumer protection, healthcare, antitrust, and civil rights matters.

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.

Coalition of 34 State AGs Wins Antitrust Jury Verdict Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

A Maryland jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for violating federal and state antitrust laws, determining they unlawfully maintained monopoly power in ticketing services and large amphitheater venues. The verdict follows a five-week trial in which the coalition of 34 attorneys general proved that Live Nation's control over venue ownership, event promotion, and ticketing suppressed competition and caused consumers to pay higher prices for concert tickets.

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 and 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 the ticketing services market at major concert venues, and Live Nation monopolizes large amphitheaters while illegally tying artist promotion services. The AG coalition of 33 states successfully proved the companies eliminated competition and overcharged fans for concert tickets. 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.

Nevada AG Wins Antitrust Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

A Nevada state jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for antitrust violations after a five-week trial. The jury determined that the companies unlawfully maintained and abused monopoly power in the live entertainment ticketing market, eliminating competition and driving up costs for fans, artists, and venues. The verdict was obtained by a bipartisan coalition of 40 state attorneys general alongside the U.S. Department of Justice.

Live Nation Found Liable for Monopolization in Antitrust Verdict

A New York federal court returned a verdict finding Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and Ticketmaster LLC liable for monopolizing ticketing and live entertainment markets. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton led a multistate coalition in this 2024 lawsuit. The court confirmed Live Nation abused market dominance by forcing venues into exclusive agreements and pressuring artists into restrictive contracts, stifling competition and driving up ticket prices through hidden fees. Remedies and civil penalties will be determined at a later date.

AG Nessel Statement on Live Nation Antitrust Jury Verdict

Michigan AG Dana Nessel issued a statement following a jury verdict in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York finding Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized the live events and ticketing market. The jury also found the companies illegally tied venues to concert promotion, using dominant control over venues, ticketing services, and promotions to harm concertgoers. Michigan was a co-plaintiff alongside other states in the antitrust action.

Live Nation Illegal Monopoly Verdict, AG Campbell Statement

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell released a statement after a jury found Live Nation violated state and federal antitrust laws in a multistate lawsuit joined by 33 other states. Live Nation owns Ticketmaster and controls approximately 80% or more of major concert venues' primary ticketing. A federal judge will determine penalties and remedies at a later date.

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.

California AG Sues Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Anticompetitive Practices

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for alleged anticompetitive practices. The lawsuit, filed in conjunction with the DOJ and 30 other states, seeks to restore competition in the live entertainment industry and secure financial compensation for affected fans.

AG Bonta, States Continue Fighting Live Nation/Ticketmaster Resolution

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of states are returning to court to continue their antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The states are seeking a better resolution than the one recently settled by the U.S. Department of Justice, aiming to hold Live Nation accountable for anticompetitive practices that harm consumers and the live music industry.