Berman Tabacco Announces Investigation of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV)

Core Viewpoint - Berman Tabacco is investigating potential stockholder claims against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. for allegedly deceiving consumers and violating federal law [1] Investigation Details - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven states filed a civil complaint against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, alleging systematic violations of federal law that generated hundreds of millions in revenue through deceptive practices [2] - The complaint highlights a specific incident where a broker used multiple accounts to purchase 9,000 tickets for a Beyonce concert, reselling 2,500 tickets at inflated prices, resulting in additional fees for Live Nation and Ticketmaster [2] Management Involvement - Allegations suggest that senior officers of Live Nation and Ticketmaster were complicit in the deception, instructing management to ignore ticket brokers bypassing enforcement measures [3] - Following the FTC's complaint, Live Nation's shares experienced a decline of approximately 3% [3] Board Investigation - Berman Tabacco is examining whether the board of directors of Live Nation played a role in the alleged scheme and if there were breaches of fiduciary duties by its officers and/or directors [4]