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States ask court to break up Live Nation, Ticketmaster

States ask court to break up Live Nation, Ticketmaster

Summary

More than 30 state attorneys general have asked a court to order Live Nation to separate from its ticket-selling company, Ticketmaster. This request follows a jury decision that said the two companies combined have an illegal monopoly over live event tickets.

Key Facts

  • Over 30 state attorneys general joined the legal action.
  • They want the court to force Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.
  • A jury recently ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster have an illegal monopoly.
  • The monopoly concerns control of ticket sales in the live entertainment business.
  • This legal move aims to increase competition in ticket sales.
  • The case highlights concerns about big companies dominating markets.
  • Breaking up the companies means separating their business operations.
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