Ontario to Examine Ticket Sale Reforms, Bot Ban
After a period of public comment found widespread support for more transparent sales and a ban against automated ticket purchasing…
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.
Rapid Sellout Points to Speculative McCartney, Syracuse Fans Rather Than Brokers
It’s a familiar story to anyone following the ticket industry. Popular act books show. Fans get super excited to see…
Consumers Win Several Victories in Legislative Battles Over Ticket Rights
If there’s one unyielding reality in the world of consumer rights, it’s that every legislative session is filled with challenges…
Judge Orders Assets Seized in Latest From Nissen Case
Photo: Jason Nissen and model Brooklyn Decker at the 2013 Super Bowl. A judge ordered the seizure of cash and…
Unique Coalition Led Ticket Holder’s Rights Fight in Connecticut
Above: Democratic State Representative Bruce Morris, who introduced the legislation A unique coalition consisting of Connecticut Democrats and Republicans, as…
Connecticut Consumers Win as Ticket Resale Protections Signed Into Law
by Sean Burns In a major victory for the rights of consumers, Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed Public Act…
National Event Ticket Co Files for Bankruptcy in New York
The National Event Ticket Company has filed for bankruptcy protection, days after CEO Jason Nissen was hit with fraud charges…
Opinion: You Can’t Blame an Entire Industry for One Man’s Crime
Photo: Crowds outside hoping to score tickets to Hamilton – one of the premium events then-NECO CEO Jason Nissen allegedly…
NATB Stands by Members, Ethics Policy Following National Event Co. CEO Fraud Allegations
The National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB) defended its membership and stood by its code of ethics in the wake…
“Spinal Tap” Lawsuit Sheds Ugly Light on Industry Profit Math
A low-budget flop turned cult favorite, “This Is Spinal Tap” has spawned an entire movie genre and turned a fake…