Direct political interference is undermining the integrity of federal antitrust enforcement.
The DOJ settlement with Live Nation is too weak to meaningfully restore competition in the live events market.
The collapse of bipartisan support for strong antitrust action will allow dominant firms to further entrench their power.
State governments lack the resources to effectively challenge massive corporations without federal support.
Opportunities Identified
State attorneys general can establish a new precedent as a primary force for antitrust enforcement.
The ongoing state-level trial could still result in a significant legal victory and meaningful remedies against Live Nation.
Increased public awareness and outrage over monopoly practices, sparked by the case, could create pressure for future legislative or regulatory action.