The Justice Department Opens Investigation Into Ticketmaster/Live Nation
This is a breaking news story - but maybe something will happen regarding the Live Nation/Ticketmaster monopoly! Thank you Taylor Swift (fans).
The investigation was apparently already underway and then the Taylor Swift ticket debacle happened this week, accelerating things.
Breaking News: The Justice Department has opened an antitrust investigation into the owner of Ticketmaster, whose sale of Taylor Swift tickets descended into chaos this week, focused on whether Live Nation has abused its power over the live music industry. https://t.co/bNAWGXhYyU
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