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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 87020, member: 27"] A courtroom gut check just kept Live Nation stuck in a massive antitrust brawl instead of slipping out the side door. Judge blocks full dismissal bid [LIST] [*]A federal judge in New York refused to toss the government’s case against Live Nation. [*]US District Judge Arun Subramanian trimmed some allegations but let key ones roll. [*]His ruling kept claims tied to large amphitheaters alive. [*]Subramanian also allowed certain state law counts to move ahead. [/LIST] Fan market theory falls apart [LIST] [*]The Department of Justice tried to frame a nationwide fan ticketing monopoly. [*]Subramanian said concertgoers chase artists, not venue categories. [*]Government lawyers failed to prove a market limited to major concert venues. [*]That fan-facing monopoly angle basically got scrapped. [/LIST] Expert analysis takes a hit [LIST] [*]Dr. Nicholas Hill’s pricing model caught heat from the bench. [*]Subramanian knocked the method for overweighting artists frequenting big venues. [*]The court noted the data tracked tour stops, not buyer reactions. [*]That flaw undercut claims about substitution and price sensitivity. [/LIST] Tying claims survive scrutiny [LIST] [*]Government attorneys pointed to artists blocked from certain amphitheaters. [*]Evidence suggested Live Nation kept rival promoters out during seasons. [*]Subramanian had already rejected dismissal of the tying accusation earlier. [*]That dispute over venue access heads toward a jury. [/LIST] Ticketmaster pressure allegations proceed [LIST] [*]Ticketmaster faces claims that it warned venues about ditching its contracts. [*]Testimony described threats of losing Live Nation shows. [*]Another executive recalled being told a SeatGeek building meant zero tours. [*]Those ticketing claims cleared the path for trial. [/LIST] Trial timeline and side battles [LIST] [*]Jury selection kicks off March 2 with a pretrial conference on February 23. [*]Live Nation wants to split the case between state and federal claims. [*]Company lawyers argue that old evidence would unfairly taint the jury. [*]Separate litigation from the Federal Trade Commission is also pending. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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