Department of Justice

regulator

Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026

Timeline

  1. Expected Ruling

    Legal experts anticipate a district court ruling by the end of the year.

  2. Baker Testimony

    Ticketing worker Benjamin Baker testifies about internal emails disparaging customers.

  3. DOJ Files Lawsuit

    The Department of Justice and 30 states file an antitrust lawsuit to break up Live Nation.

  4. Merger Approved

    DOJ approves the merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster under a 10-year consent decree.

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Live Nation Antitrust Trial: Internal Emails Reveal Contempt for Consumers

A key Live Nation employee testified in the DOJ's ongoing antitrust trial, expressing regret for internal communications that disparaged customers as 'stupid.' The testimony highlights the cultural and evidentiary challenges the entertainment giant faces as it defends its market dominance against federal regulators.

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