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 continued their case after the federal government settled last month, with the Justice Department noting it had secured important concessions from Live Nation, especially concerning ticket sales at numerous amphitheaters. A lawyer for the states stated during closing arguments on Thursday that Live Nation controls 86% of the market for concerts and an overall market share of 73% when including sports events. In response, Live Nation’s lawyer acknowledged the company's significant market presence but asserted that being the biggest entertainment company does not equate to violating antitrust laws.
Jury Begins Deliberations in Live Nation Ticketing Antitrust Case

Jury Begins Deliberations in Live Nation Ticketing Antitrust Case
A jury has started deliberating in a significant antitrust case involving Live Nation Entertainment, with 34 states alleging it monopolizes the ticketing industry through Ticketmaster.
In a high-stakes antitrust legal battle, 34 states have accused Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster of monopolizing the live music industry, driving prices higher for consumers. The jury in Manhattan federal court is now deliberating after a five-week trial where the states presented evidence that Live Nation controls a significant portion of the market. The company defends itself by citing increased competition in a booming concert sector.




















