FTC and Four States Want a Jury to Decide the Ticketmaster Case

The FTC isn't backing down. On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission—joined by Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Nebraska—filed a demand for a jury trial in their lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster in LA federal court.

This is a significant move. A jury trial means the case won't be decided by a judge alone; everyday people will hear the allegations and decide if the ticketing giant broke the law. That's a different energy than a bench trial, and it signals confidence in their argument.

The BOTS Act lawsuit centers on how Live Nation allegedly uses its dominance in ticketing to squeeze out competition and harm consumers. It's the kind of antitrust beef that's been building for years—fans frustrated with fees, artists caught in the middle, and an industry that's felt monopolistic for too long.

A jury trial could go either way, but one thing's clear: this fight is far from over. The courtroom is about to get crowded.

Read the full story at Music Business Worldwide → https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/ftc-and-four-states-demand-jury-trial-in-bots-act-lawsuit-against-live-nation-and-ticketmaster/