A federal bench trial will determine whether the companies must split

Did political pressure, not public interest, inform the deal?

The verdict may lead to Live Nation selling Ticketmaster in what Billboard describes as a "total defeat"

As of now, the settlement will prevent Live Nation from having to sell Ticketmaster

Jury selection is currently underway, and opening statements are expected tomorrow

Says the call for an interlocutory appeal is “meritless”

The company is appealing sections of the recent summary judgment

The multinational argues there is no proof it has harmed the live industry