NEW YORK (AP) — Jury deliberations began Friday in an antitrust case pitting 34 states against the concert giant Live Nation Entertainment. The states argue in the civil case that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up prices to see live music. Live Nation contends there is more competition than ever and the company plays fair amid a U.S. booming concert business. Soon after starting deliberations, the jury in Manhattan federal court told the judge it wanted to review certain testimony given at the five-week trial. The states carried on with their case after the federal government settled last month. The Justice Department said it had won important concessions from Live Nation, particularly in the sale of tickets at dozens of the company’s amphitheaters. A lawyer for the states said in closing arguments on Thursday that Live Nation controls 86% of the market for concerts and 73% of the overall market when sports events are included. Live Nation’s lawyer said the company isn’t hiding from the fact that it’s the biggest entertainment company and ticketer in the country. But the lawyer also stated, 'success is not against the antitrust laws in the United States.'
Antitrust Deliberations Begin in Landmark Case Against Live Nation Entertainment

Antitrust Deliberations Begin in Landmark Case Against Live Nation Entertainment
Jury deliberations have commenced in New York where 34 states are challenging Live Nation and its Ticketmaster division, alleging monopolistic practices in the concert industry.
A significant antitrust case involving 34 states and Live Nation Entertainment has reached jury deliberation as the states accuse the concert giant of monopolizing the ticketing market. The case centers around claims that Live Nation controls a substantial portion of the market, while the company defends its position by highlighting the increased competition in the concert industry. The outcome of this case could have profound implications for the future of live entertainment.




















