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…
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.
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…
Fyre Festival Organizer Attempts to Get One Case (of Many) Tossed
In the wake of the implosion of the Fyre Music Festival, promoters linked to the event have been hit with…
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…
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…