Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") has taken legal action against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., filing a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The lawsuit, captioned Donley v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., et al., alleges that Live Nation engaged in anticompetitive conduct, leading to potential regulatory scrutiny and reputational harm. Investors who suffered losses during the Class Period have been notified of their rights to participate in the lawsuit.

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Antitrust Investigation and Stock Price Impact

The troubles for Live Nation began when the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened an antitrust investigation into Ticketmaster and Live Nation on November 18, 2022. This came after Ticketmaster's systems crashed during a presale for Taylor Swift tickets, leading to disappointed fans and raising concerns about Live Nation's dominance in the live music industry. As a result, Live Nation's stock price fell 7.8% on unusually heavy trading volume.

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The situation worsened on February 23, 2023, when NPR reported that the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights presented evidence to the DOJ, claiming that Live Nation's practices were harming the music industry. The allegations included issues with pricing models, excessive fees, long contracts with competitors, and retaliation against artists and venues not willing to collaborate with the company. This news caused Live Nation's stock price to drop by 10.1%.

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On July 28, 2023, Politico reported that the DOJ was considering an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, alleging that the entertainment giant was abusing its power over the live music industry. The anticipation of this legal action caused Live Nation's stock price to fall by 7.8%.

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Class Action Allegations

The class action complaint accuses Live Nation of making materially false and misleading statements during the Class Period. It alleges that Live Nation engaged in anticompetitive conduct, charging high fees, and imposing extended contracts with talent while retaliating against venues. The lawsuit claims that Live Nation concealed these practices from investors, leading to potential regulatory scrutiny, fines, penalties, and reputational damage. The alleged false statements made by the company about its business, operations, and prospects are the basis of the class action.

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Seeking Lead Plaintiff and Legal Options

Investors who purchased or acquired Live Nation securities between February 23, 2022, and July 28, 2023, have the opportunity to become the lead plaintiff in the class action lawsuit. They have 60 days from the date of the notice to move the Court and take on this role. If you believe you are eligible, you can retain counsel of your choice or seek further information about the case by contacting Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM.

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The class action lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. raises serious concerns about the company's alleged anticompetitive practices and their impact on the music industry. As the legal process unfolds, investors await the outcome, hoping for a fair resolution.