The Washington DC Attorney General's Office said residents could be refunded from Live Nation after it won $9.9 million in a Ticketmaster settlement.

An antitrust suit alleged that the company unfairly controlled too much of the live music industry at the expense of venues, artists and fans. The decision could reshape the industry.

Live Nation's stock hasn't caught up to the possibility that the company, once freed from its legal overhang, can capture more fan dollars.

The ruling has major implications across the live music business, as a judge will now decide on remedies, which could include a breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

Artists and organizers NPR spoke with say they don't expect to see any immediate changes in the live music industry following the Live Nation decision — but they see this is a first step in the right direction.

Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has agreed to pay $9.9 million to settle a lawsuit with the District of Columbia over deceptive ticket pricing practices, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced Monday.

A former executive sues Live Nation, claiming he was wrongfully terminated after he raised a concerns over the company's financial misconduct.

A jury last week found that Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, which could have implications for consumers and the debate over a proposed 3,300-seat venue in Portland.