CMA Threatens Ticketmaster With Lawsuit Over Oasis Tour Ticket Sales Deception
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says it is “preparing to litigate” against Ticketmaster after failing to reach agreement…
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This archive contains coverage of stories related to the legal and legislative landscape for ticketing and ticket resale. Stories are ordered by date, with the most recent stories displaying first. You can view older stories by clicking through to higher numbered pages within the archive.
Bob Vylan, Kneecap Face Criminal Investigations for Pro-Palestine Sets at Glastonbury Fest
English punk-rap duo Bob Vylan and Irish rap trio Kneecap are currently facing criminal investigations over their controversial sets at…
Kanye West Banned from Australia Over Latest Controversial Song
Controversial rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, has officially been banned from entering Australia. According to the BBC, Australia’s…
Ticketmaster, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats sued over “forced platform” ticketing
A Louisiana concert-goer has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats of steering customers into Ticketmaster’s…
“Partisan Political Prank” at Kennedy Center sparks fury from Trump Ally, LN Board Member Richard Grenell
Kennedy Center head Richard Grenell lashed out on social media after five Democratic senators staged an invite-only Pride-month concert inside…
StubHub warns it may quit U.K. market if resale price cap is adopted
StubHub International says it will shut down operations in the United Kingdom if government plans to cap ticket‑resale prices become…
New York Poised to Extend Ticket Laws in Failure for Pro-Industry Lobby
With the legislative session in New York coming to a close, lawmakers appear to have shelved a last-second and problematic…
Michigan anti-“Bot” Legislation Passes Out of House Committee
Michigan’s House Judiciary Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to advance a bipartisan pair of “Taylor Swift”–inspired bills designed to crack down…
CMA Clears viagogo to Buy StubHub Brand Rights in 22 Non-UK Markets
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has granted viagogo permission to reacquire StubHub trademarks and domain names in 22…
Advocates Call for Correction to Mass Transfer Rules Blunder
Consumer advocates returned to Beacon Hill in Boston this week, urging Massachusetts lawmakers to roll back a year-old law that…