AEG and SeatGeek have filed objections asking a federal court to reject the proposed settlement between Live Nation and the Department of Justice, arguing the deal fails to address Ticketmaster’s dominance in ticketing. AEG contends the settlement would entrench rather than dismantle Ticketmaster’s market position.
The companies are pushing for stronger remedies, including a court-ordered sale of Ticketmaster and a prohibition on the long-term exclusive contracts it holds with major concert venues. Their filings signal continued opposition from rivals even as the DOJ and Live Nation attempt to resolve the antitrust case.
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