Coalition for Ticket Fairness Prepares for New York Battle
While battles are waged every year in state houses across the United States, certain locations are key to the industry….
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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.
Warner Buys Songkick App, Name; Ticketing Remains Independent
Warner Music Group has purchased Songkick’s concert-recommendation business and name, according to a deal announced Friday and reported by the…
Marlins’ Loria Suing Own Fans Over Cancelled Tickets
In a move that would be shocking if not for his long history of outrageous actions, Florida Marlins owner Jeffrey…
New York Officials To Meet With Lobbyists on Ticket Resale Law
With the legislative session in its rear view mirror, New York officials are already looking forward to 2018. Ticket resale…
Fyre Festival’s Billy McFarland Arrested in New York
Already facing a number of lawsuits related to the implosion of the Fyre Festival earlier this year, Billy McFarland was…
Ticket Resale Protection Law Goes Live in Virginia
Consumers have new rights as of this morning in Virginia. A new law protecting ticket resale rights passed earlier this year…
Another Festival Fails – Karoondinha in Pennsylvania Folds Before Debut
The latest in a series of high-profile festivals to fall apart in 2017, the Karoondinha Music and Arts Festival abruptly…
Legal Battle Erupts Between Promoters of 2016 RNC Concert
Claims of fraudulent costs being charged and inflated numbers of entry wristbands are at the core of a lawsuit filed…
Industry Testimony Against Connecticut Ticket Protections Riddled With Inconsistencies
In January of 2018, residents of Connecticut will be the beneficiaries of new consumer protections related to their right to…
Ontario AG Naqvi Floats New Rules to Battle Scalping, Bots
After announcing late last week that a survey indicated broad support for reforms in the ticket industry, Ontario Attorney General…