Antitrust Scrutiny in Live Music
Antitrust scrutiny in live music refers to the legal and governmental investigations into alleged monopolistic practices within the live concert industry. A primary focus has been on Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, which face accusations from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of stifling competition and harming consumers and artists through their vertically integrated business model¹.
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Antitrust Scrutiny in Live Music
Antitrust scrutiny in live music refers to the legal and governmental investigations into alleged monopolistic practices within the live concert industry. A primary focus has been on Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, which face accusations from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of stifling competition and harming consumers and artists through their vertically integrated business model¹.
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Antitrust Scrutiny in Live Music
Antitrust scrutiny in live music refers to the legal and governmental investigations into alleged monopolistic practices within the live concert industry. A primary focus has been on Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, which face accusations from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of stifling competition and harming consumers and artists through their vertically integrated business model¹.
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