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First, we continue to follow the news that the U.S. Justice Department

in almost 30 states are suing Live Nation, parent of Ticketmaster, saying

it allegedly violated antitrust law.

The goal is to break up the company, but would this make it easier for people to get tickets to events big and small?

Marketplace's Nancy Marshall Ginsor takes a look.

The Justice Department says fans pay more in fees because Live Nation is a monopoly

controlling at least 80% of box office sales at major

concert venues, and owning or controlling more than 60% of large amphitheaters in the U.S.

Live Nation also promotes performances.

DoJ says as a result of all this, fans are forced to use outdated technology and pay

higher ticket prices than concert goers in other countries.

The Justice Department says it's trying to restore competition and give fans, quote,

better choices at lower prices.

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