Ticketmaster fights antitrust lawsuit by arguing that a lack of competition can actually save concertgoers money

1. Live Nation seeks dismissal of 27 states from the DOJ lawsuit. 2. States can't show direct injury to residents from Live Nation's actions. 3. Increased competition could raise ticket prices, lawyers argue. 4. Judge skeptical of claims that competition benefits consumers. 5. Live Nation claims no 'tying' arrangements exist with artists.