Jury finds Live Nation/Ticketmaster is illegal monopoly that overcharged fans
Summary
Ars Technica reports that a federal jury found Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary operate an illegal monopoly, overcharging fans for tickets at major venues. The verdict covers monopolies in both ticketing services and venue ownership, and notes that fans were overcharged across multiple states. Damages and potential remedies, including the possibility of a breakup, will be determined in a separate proceeding.