eBay Fined by Australian Regulator Over NRL Grand Finals Tickets
Marketplace giant eBay was hit with a major fine and other infringement notices by trading regulators in Australia, according to…
Legal
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.
D.C.’s Nationals Park Permitted to Operate Concerts Through 2023
A long-time dispute, spanning 14 years, between the District of Columbia and Events DC which operates the Nationals Park in…
Antitrust Institute Plans D.C. Talk on Ticketing “Competition Issues”
The American Antitrust Institute has announced plans for an October event where experts will explore the modern ticketing ecosystem, and…
Vivid Seats Client Settles Refund Lawsuit With Pennsylvania AG
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that his office had entered a settlement agreement with RYADD, Inc. over alleged violations…
Ticketmaster Defends Ticket Surge Pricing in Response to Pascrell
Ticketmaster defended its role in surging ticket prices, issuing an official statement this week in response to a letter demanding…
NPR Examines Ticketmaster “Monopoly” Accusations on 1A Show
Ticketmaster has long been dogged by claims it is operating as an effective “monopoly” alongside parent company Live Nation Entertainment,…
Congressman Demands Answers On “Platinum” Pricing Scheme
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) is demanding answers from Live Nation Entertainment CEO Michael Rapino regarding Ticketmaster’s “platinum” ticket pricing…
UK Fans Furious After Taylor Hawkins Tribute Tickets Cancelled
Hundreds of fans have reportedly seen their tickets to the upcoming Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London cancelled, with ticket…
Florida Man Gets Ten Year Sentence Over Ticket Ponzi Scheme
Thomas Coelho was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for wire fraud after pleading guilty to a scheme that…
Denver, Promoters Settle After Overcharging for Accessible Seating
Concert promoters and Denver City and County officials have settled a lawsuit with the Department of Justice over allegations of…