WSJ: Justice Department Preparing Action Against Live Nation
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing to take legal action against Live…
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.
Judge Grants Class Action Status to Texas A&M Fans Suing Over Tickets
A judge approved a class action status for a lawsuit filed by former Texas A&M students against Kyle Field’s seating…
Former Iowa Sports Radio Host Pleads Guilty in Ticket Fraud Case
The former Iowa-based sports radio host, who was indicted on federal charges after scamming multiple investors in a ticket resale…
FanFair Alliance Files Complaint Against Viagogo’s StubHub Deal
UPDATE (as of December 4, 2019) Viagogo released the following statement to TicketNews regarding the matter: “Viagogo expects the market…
AXS Awarded $5 Million, Five-Year Contract From Denver Government
Ticketing company AXS was renewed for a five-year, $5 million contract with taxpayer-owned venues in Denver this week. The deal,…
National Consumers League Hails News of Ticketing Industry Review
Washington, DC—The National Consumers League (NCL) the nation’s pioneering consumer and worker advocacy organization, today applauded the House Energy and…
eBay Sells StubHub to Viagogo for $4.05 Billion in Cash
eBay is selling ticket resale marketplace StubHub to Viagogo for $4.05 billion in cash, according to a press release issued…
House Committee Announces Investigation Into Live Event Ticketing
The House Energy and Commerce Committee announced Thursday it would be investigating the live event ticketing industry, looking for “potential…
Enrique Iglesias Concerts Cancelled Due To Promoter Scam
Several Enrique Iglesias concerts across Europe have been cancelled after the fraudulent promoter was accused of running off with around…
Ja Rules’s Name Cleared From Fyre Fest Suit
While Fyre Festival co-founder Billy McFarland is serving a six-year prison sentence, his partner Ja Rule had his name officially…