New York Gov. Patterson drops proposal for 4 percent ticket tax
With new federal money coming into state coffers because of the stimulus package, New York Gov. David Patterson has dropped…
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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.
New York State considers rule that 7 percent of sports tickets be affordable
The New York State Assembly is considering a proposed bill that would mandate that at least 7 percent of the…
Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger: Law firm launches investigation into TicketsNow
A Washington, DC-based law firm has launched its own investigation into the business practices of Ticketmaster Entertainment and its subsidiary…
Cash-strapped New York State inches toward imposing taxes on event tickets
New York Governor David Patterson is proposing to add a 4 percent sales tax on event tickets in the next…
First of its kind state ticket tax report released by TicketNews
If there is one thing that ticket brokers know, it is that as the secondary ticket market has grown over…
Ticket Software LLC is subject to Arkansas law in Hannah Montana case
Despite praising the company for cooperating with authorities, an Arkansas judge this week ruled that Ticket Software LLC, parent company…
Former Ohio official to be arraigned on alleged ticket and campaign fraud charges
Former Ohio State Representative John Widowfield, who was charged with buying Ohio State University football tickets with campaign money and…
New Jersey adopts new online ticket reselling law
Hot on the heels of North Carolina adopting new ticket resale laws, New Jersey has also joined the ranks of…
North Carolina governor signs new online ticket reselling law
Online ticket brokers reselling tickets in the Tar Heel State can breathe a sigh of relief today following Gov. Mike…
North Carolina ticket resale moves ahead
The North Carolina State Senate today, July 3, approved a bill that would allow ticket resale over the internet, which…