Federal TICKET Act Proposed to Eliminate Hidden Fees
A new TICKET Act was introduced this week by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Ranking Member…
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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.
Federal Legislation Seeks to End Ticketmaster Exclusive Deals
Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at improving competition in the live entertainment ticketing…
Live Nation’s Antitrust Chief Continues Gaslighting “Scalper” Blame
As it battles across the United States with legislators looking to crack down on alleged anti-competitive behaviors and major consumer…
California Bill Targeting Ticketmaster “Monopoly” Gains Traction
Legislation proposed in California that directly targets the Ticketmaster “monopoly” of live entertainment ticketing, passed its first hurdle by a…
Live Nation Adds More Firepower to Sprawling Lobbying Efforts
Live Nation Entertainment, which is facing major scrutiny over allegations of monopolistic business practices and battling against consumer-friendly legislation at…
Commanders Settle D.C. Lawsuit Over Withheld Ticket Deposits
The Washington Commanders have settled a lawsuit brought by Washington D.C.’s attorney general over the NFL franchise having allegedly violated…
Live Nation Sued Over “Lovers And Friends” Stampede Injuries
Three individuals have filed a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, claiming negligence from the entertainment giant is to blame for…
NYC Bill Before Council Will End Surprise “Junk” Fees
New York’s City Council is considering a bill that would force transparency in pricing for tickets to events in the…
MSG Board Approves Spin-off of Entertainment Business
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. received approval of the plans to spin off its live entertainment business, which is expected…
Canada Plans Rules Regulating “Junk Fees” Including Tickets
Canada’s government has announced plans to introduce rules limiting so-called “junk fees,” mirroring a similar plan announced by President Biden…