Justice Department Blasts Live Nation's 'Desperate Attempt' To Halt Anti-Monopoly Trial—Days Before It Begins

ToplineLawyers representing the Department of Justice blasted Live Nation in a court filing days before the parties are set to head to trial over allegations Live Nation and Ticketmaster hold a monopoly over live entertainment, calling the ticketing company’s attempts to delay the trial “desperate.”Live Nation and the Justice Department are set to head to trial Monday. (Photo Illustration by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Getty ImagesKey FactsThe Justice Department argued Live Nation requested a “needless ...