South Carolina AG Challenges Eventbrite Over Censorship
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson blasted Eventbrite, the popular ticketing and event platform, for censoring viewpoints it does not…
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.
Florida Bills Target Allegedly Anticompetitive Ticketmaster Tactics
A pair of lawmakers in Florida have filed new legislation that targets some of Ticketmaster’s most troublesome tactics, which critics…
Ticketek Pays $500,000 Fine For Marketing Spam Violations
The Australian ticketing company Ticketek was just forced to pay a hefty fine after violating the country’s spam laws. According…
Travis Scott, Live Nation Targeted in New Lawsuit Over Astroworld Tragedy
A new lawsuit was filed relating to rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival that left multiple people dead and hundreds…
Patreon Acquires Moment to Host Ticketed Live-Streamed Events
The content creator subscription platform Patreon is heading into the world of live-streamed events with its recent acquisition of Moment….
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…
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…