NPR Examines Ticketmaster “Monopoly” Accusations on 1A Show
Ticketmaster has long been dogged by claims it is operating as an effective “monopoly” alongside parent company Live Nation Entertainment,…
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.
Congressman Demands Answers On “Platinum” Pricing Scheme
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) is demanding answers from Live Nation Entertainment CEO Michael Rapino regarding Ticketmaster’s “platinum” ticket pricing…
UK Fans Furious After Taylor Hawkins Tribute Tickets Cancelled
Hundreds of fans have reportedly seen their tickets to the upcoming Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London cancelled, with ticket…
Florida Man Gets Ten Year Sentence Over Ticket Ponzi Scheme
Thomas Coelho was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for wire fraud after pleading guilty to a scheme that…
Denver, Promoters Settle After Overcharging for Accessible Seating
Concert promoters and Denver City and County officials have settled a lawsuit with the Department of Justice over allegations of…
Pascrell Slams “Greedy” Ticketmaster Over Springsteen Fiasco
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. has long been a foe of Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster, and spared no fury…
LAFC Strips Season Tickets From Fans Over Ticket Resale
One of the major side-stories of the increased forced shift to digital-only ticketing systems is teams using the data they…
Live Nation: No Liability For Drakeo The Ruler’s Backstage Death
In filing published earlier this week, Live Nation claims that it has no responsibility in the matter of a fatal…
EU Parliament Passes Digital Services Act, Adding Ticket Regulations
The European Parliament has voted to approve the Digital Services Act (DSA), to better deal with online harms. New regulations…
Eventbrite Face GOP Ire Over Deplatforming D’Souza Event
The Louisiana GOP has filed a complaint with the state’s Attorney General after Eventbrite cancelled payments for an event featuring…