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Antitrust Settlement Sparks Controversy

Updated 2026-06-08 21:30 UTC 1 source Negative

Two former top antitrust attorneys at the U.S. Department of Justice criticized the recent settlement between Live Nation and Ticketmaster, calling it 'deeply troubling.' The case highlights ongoing debates over antitrust enforcement.

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Former DoJ Antitrust Attorneys Slam Live Nation-Ticketmaster Settlement: ‘It Is Deeply Troubling That the Antitrust Division Is Engaged in Selective Non-Prosecution of Political Allies’

Two former top antitrust attorneys at the U.S. Department of Justice who were central to its case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster had strong words for the department following its abrupt settlement with the company just one week after the trial — which saw the DOJ and over 30 states accusing th

2026-06-08 21:25 UTC