Live Nation seeks to suspend the Department of Justice's above-judgment ruling.

2026-02-24 08:42:20

Investing.com - Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:LYN) is requesting a federal judge to pause an antitrust case brought by the Department of Justice and dozens of state attorneys general so it can appeal the judge’s decision last week to deny dismissing the case. This move comes one week before the trial begins.

The case is scheduled for March 2 in the U.S. District Court in New York, presided over by Judge Arun Subramanian. On Wednesday, Subramanian dismissed allegations that the company monopolized the concert promotion market and harmed fans by raising ticket prices, but allowed most of the case to proceed. This includes accusations that Live Nation bundled its outdoor venue usage with concert promotion services and monopolized the ticketing market.

Live Nation argues that most of the remaining allegations should be dismissed and seeks to delay the trial during the appeal process. Much of the case focuses on alleged harm caused by Live Nation to major concert venues, which the government defines as stadiums and outdoor theaters with over 8,000 seats that host at least 10 concerts annually. The company is accused of discriminating against these venues, requiring them to use its ticketing services if they want to host Live Nation concerts.

The defendant is seeking certification for an interlocutory appeal of the court’s February 18, 2026, summary judgment order under 28 U.S. Code § 1292(b). The company argues that the court’s rulings on two key legal issues involve substantial disagreements, and resolving each would significantly alter and narrow the scope of the upcoming jury trial.

In a filing on Saturday, the company stated that if the court certifies one or both issues for immediate appeal, additional proceedings should be paused until the appeal is resolved. Live Nation asserts that considerations of judicial economy and public interest strongly support halting the litigation to avoid wasting resources of all parties, the court, and the jury on claims likely to be found legally flawed on appeal.

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