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Law, Disrupted: DOJ Sues to Break Up Ticketmaster and LiveNation

June 13, 2024 | Firm News
On the latest episode of Law, Disrupted, John Quinn is joined by Quinn Emanuel partners Kevin Teruya and Adam Wolfson.

Together, they discuss the recent antitrust case filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against Ticketmaster and Live Nation by delving into Live Nation's concert promotion services and Ticketmaster's ticket sales and exclusive venue contracts. They also review the companies' history with the DOJ, including the 2010 consent decree and its 2020 extension. Their discussion covers the DOJ’s new case, alleging non-compliance and anti-competitive practices, including monopolization and exclusive dealing. They outline the companies' potential defenses and likely testimonies from industry figures. Finally, they mention the pending consumer class action case against Ticketmaster and Live Nation and the potential for additional private antitrust cases.

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