Live Nation’s last-ditch effort to delay the DOJ’s antitrust trial has been shot down. The DOJ calls the motion “desperate” and says it’s legally flawed.
Live Nation tries to delay DOJ antitrust trial
Live Nation tries to delay DOJ antitrust trial
- Seeks to pause trial for an interlocutory appeal on two legal questions.
- DOJ describes the motion as a “desperate plea” to avoid trial.
- Jury selection still set for March 2 despite the delay request.
- Claims Live Nation’s appeal is statutorily barred under the Expediting Act.
- DOJ says the motion is a delay tactic, not a valid legal challenge.
- Contends that the issues raised are fact-heavy, not pure legal questions.
- DOJ rejects the idea that an appeal could shorten the trial.
- Argues a last-minute appeal would harm the plaintiffs and delay justice.
- Live Nation’s attempt to influence settlement negotiations seen as a typical trial strategy.
- DOJ and state attorneys urge Judge Arun Subramanian to proceed with trial.
- Trial focuses on Ticketmaster’s exclusive venue contracts and other antitrust claims.
- Live Nation faces scrutiny over monopolistic behavior in the ticketing and concert promotion market.
