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…
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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.
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…
Alleged Ponzi Scheme Leads to Fraud Charges for National Event Co. CEO
Jason Nissen, the CEO of the New York-based National Event Co. was charged with wire fraud after allegedly scamming investors…
The Price Fans Pay for the War on Ticket Bots
by Romy Oltusky Mounting tensions between artists, policy makers, and ticket brokers made news earlier this year when Eric Church voided…