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Live Nation & Ticketmaster could be broken up after a monopoly verdict. But experts say such antitrust breakups are historically rare and hard to win.

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A ruling earlier this month in an antitrust trial against Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, has now raised hopes that the ticketing companies could be reined in.

A jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster a monopoly, but what that means for ticket prices is not so simple.

D.C. and 33 states now have to argue in favor of specific remedies and fines, which could be paused if Live Nation appeals. Experts say the long-term impact on ticket prices isn't clear either.

The verdict will not bring immediate relief to concertgoers frustrated by high ticket prices, but could cost the company hundreds of millions of dollars.

In a victory for those trying to break Live Nation's control of the live entertainment industry, a federal jury has ruled it violated antitrust laws and must pay penance.

Jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as illegal monopoly; tornadoes sweep U.S. as storms travel east.

The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.

Live Nation and Ticketmaster were found guilty of operating as a monopoly after controlling virtually every aspect of live music.

Live Nation-Ticketmaster is an illegal monopolist, a Manhattan jury found, according to Bloomberg. The jury found the company liable on three counts: illegally monopolizing the market for live event ticketing, amphitheaters, and tying its concert…

The Live Nation verdict on Wednesday (April 15) led to reactions from several music industry organizations representing venues, artists and more.

An antitrust suit alleged that the company unfairly controlled too much of the live music industry at the expense of venues, artists and fans. The decision could reshape the industry.