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Live Nation Avoids Breakup, Settles Antitrust Lawsuit with Justice Department

Live Nation has settled a major antitrust lawsuit with the Justice Department, avoiding a forced breakup with Ticketmaster. The deal, announced after a trial started in Manhattan federal court, includes significant changes such as opening Ticketmasters platform to rivals, limiting exclusive venue contracts, divesting venues, and capping service fees. While experts see it as a partial win, critics worry it could boost resellers and predatory platforms. Live Nation still faces suits from the Federal Trade Commission and concertgoers, but shares surged over five percent after the announcement.

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