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Day 23: Live Nation-Ticketmaster Case Now in the Hands of the Jury
Jurors have now begun deliberating about the future of Live Nation after lawyers gave their closing arguments yesterday.
Apr 11
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Gigi Liman
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Day 21 & 22: Live Nation Rests Its Case!
Live Nation closes its defense in the antitrust trial with Drake’s manager singing the company’s praises and an economist arguing that “large…
Apr 9
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Gigi Liman
22
1
Day 20 of Live Nation on Trial: Battle of the Experts
From profits to Red Rocks, Dr. Dennis Carlton argues that Ticketmaster does not have a monopoly. Hours later, Dr. Abrantes-Metz defends herself against…
Apr 7
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Gigi Liman
20
2
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Day 19: Ticketmaster Exec Acknowledges Bonuses for Exclusive Contracts
As Ticketmaster defends its long-term exclusive contracts, internal documents and executive testimony reveal employee incentive deals and motivations…
Apr 4
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Gigi Liman
25
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Day 18: Live Nation Alleges Perjury by a Key State Witness
The plaintiffs’ case for damages hinges on Dr. Abrantes-Metz expert testimony. Now, the defense is claiming she lied under oath.
Apr 3
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Gigi Liman
21
March 2026
Day 17: Economists Spar Over Barclays Ticketing Data
As Live Nation defends its dominance in court, economists offer conflicting views on whether Ticketmaster’s market share comes from high quality or…
Mar 31
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Gigi Liman
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Day 16: Judge Rips Counsel Apart Over Secret Witness Documents...
A secret cache tied to Live Nation employee's firing from rival AEG ..
Mar 30
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Gigi Liman
26
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Day 15: Live Nation Begins Its Defense As "Artist Obsessed Company"
Live Nation portrays itself as “artist obsessed” while emails reveal Ticketmaster's massive profit from secondary-ticket sales.
Mar 27
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Gigi Liman
13
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Day #14: Company Paid $70 Million to Steer Venues to Ticketmaster, Executive Testifies
The CEO of Oak View Group, a management company hired to act in the best interest of venues, told a jury Wednesday that it is paid tens of millions of…
Mar 26
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Gigi Liman
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Day 13 of the Live Nation Trial: Plaintiffs’ Experts Come to Play
Does Live Nation punish venues that switch from Ticketmaster? Does Ticketmaster use its market power to overcharge fans? Experts made the case that they…
Mar 25
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Gigi Liman
23
2
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Day 11: States Reveal Ongoing Settlement Talks with Live Nation
On an otherwise slow day of amphitheater testimony and evidentiary hearings, the courtroom saw the clearest sign yet that the states might settle with…
Mar 22
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Gigi Liman
25
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Day 10: Live Nation Charges $15 to Rent a Lawn Chair? CEO Rapino on the Defensive.
Testimony by a charming Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino sheds light on Live Nation's notorious partnership with Oak View Group.
Mar 20
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Gigi Liman
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