Breaking Strict O2 Arena Curfew Could Cost Madonna Big
Madonna’s Celebration World Tour just kicked-off, though the legendary popstar might have to pay a hefty fine after breaking a…
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.
What the DOJ’s Google Antitrust Trial Could Mean for Ticketing
History has shown that successful government antitrust activities have led to improved innovation and savings for consumers. If the Department…
Live Nation Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit From 2020 Concert
Live Nation settled a wrongful death lawsuit from 2020 which stemmed from an incident at a venue in Missouri. According…
Electric Zoo Organizer Sued Over Festival Mess
Electric Zoo’s disastrous 2023 event — which included one day cancelled and another day oversold after reaching capacity — is…
Biden Administration to Set Rules Requiring All-In Ticket Pricing
Ticket buying may be a little bit clearer for consumers in America soon, as President Biden is reportedly preparing to…
Arizona Super Bowl Ticket Gifts May Have Violated Laws
The Arizona Commerce Authority spent over $2 million on gifts, including tickets to the Super Bowl, in an effort to…
Florida CFO Likens IRS Ticket Seller Scrutiny to ‘Deep State,’ Says Law Targets Swifties
Those who made over $600 reselling tickets will now have to report their earnings to the Internal Revenue Services (IRS)….
Brown Paper Tickets Accused of Withholding Revenue from Clients
The Seattle-based ticketing company Brown Paper Tickets (BPT) has set themselves apart from big-name giants in the industry like Ticketmaster,…
BOSS and SWIFT Act Ticket Reform Bill Introduced to U.S. Senate
The high-profile effort to reform the live event ticketing experience in the United States took another step on Wednesday, as…
TICKET Reforms, BOSS/SWIFT Act Mulled at House Committee
Ticketing took center stage this week at the House of Representatives, as proposed legislation was discussed at a meeting of…