Stringent Quebec ticket resale law goes into effect
Quebec’s much discussed “Bill 25” officially went into effect Thursday, June 7, changing the face of ticket resale within the…
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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.
Fan Freedom Project asks TN Attorney General to investigate ticketing
On May 30, 2012, the Fan Freedom Project announced that it has requested that Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper look…
Live Nation ten year class action lawsuit settles
On May 16, 2012, Live Nation and Clear Channel announced that the global class action lawsuit that has plagued the…
California politician resold Coachella wristbands for campaign fundraiser
California Assemblymember V. Manuel Pérez is facing a public relations pickle following revelations that he resold 25 wristbands for the…
NJ politician proposes online ticket sale law
A New Jersey U.S. Representative is taking a second stab at passing national legislation that would bring transparency to online…
Arkansas’ anti-scalping law applies to Ticketmaster
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday, April 19, with a 4-3 split decision that its anti-scalping law applies to authorized…
Proposed ticketing legislation in Tennessee violates rights of fans and the free market
Legislation will be introduced in the Tennessee state house this week that, if passed, would drastically violate the privacy of…
Oklahoma City Council may update outdated anti-scalping laws
For the first time since 1981, Oklahoma City is contemplating whether to reform its anti-scalping laws. City Manager Jim Couch…
Fan Freedom Project files complaint against Durham Performing Arts Center
The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) in Durham, North Carolina recently made headlines for taking advantage of a North Carolina…
Live Nation Entertainment’s ticket resale may violate Ontario anti-scalping law
Event promotions giant Live Nation Entertainment may face steep fines after a possible violation of Ontario’s anti-scalping law. On Feb….