A jury has found that Live Nation operated as a monopoly in violation of federal and state antitrust laws. The decision arrives following a seven-week trial and four days of deliberations. Penalties against the live-music industry giant will be decided at a later date, but they could range from significant monetary damages to a break up of Live Nation and Ticketmaster, which the former acquired in 2009. Live Nation has previously denied acting as a monopoly. The decision arrives a month after