AG James announced a significant victory in her case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster after a judge denied Live Nation’s partial motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Attorney General James, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general. In May 2024, Attorney General James, DOJ, and the coalition sued Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, alleging that Live Nation abuses its market power to overcharge consumers, limit artists’ ability to perform at different venues, and restrict venues it doesn’t own from working with other ticketing vendors.

“It’s time to end the Era of Live Nation’s excessive market power, which has left fans seeing Red after being forced to pay high ticket prices. The live events industry is in need of a Renaissance, and this decision will allow us to continue our entire case against Live Nation. I look forward to continuing to fight for fans, artists, and venues against the Mayhem of Live Nation’s anticompetitive tactics.” – AG James