A high-profile lawsuit targeting Live Nation and Ticketmaster is back in the spotlight, but experts say any meaningful changes for concertgoers could still be years away.
A federal jury recently found that Live Nation and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, operated as an illegal monopoly. However, the case is not over. A judge has yet to determine potential penalties, and an appeal is expected — meaning ticket buyers are unlikely to see immediate changes to pricing or fees.
The lawsuit, which has been ongoing for years, centers on concerns over rising service charges, resale practices and a lack of competition in the ticketing industry…