DOJ Opens Criminal Probe into Live Nation, AEG Pandemic Refund Collusion
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal antitrust investigation into whether concert‐industry giants Live Nation Entertainment and AEG…
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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.
Oak View Group CEO Asks UK to Allow Venues to Void Valid (but Resold) Tickets
In an interview discussing Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester, England, Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke says lawmakers should let…
WNBA LA Sparks, AXS Accused of Cancelling Season Tickets to Resell at Higher Prices
The Los Angeles Sparks and ticketing partner AXS are scrambling to reassure fans after an email circulating on Reddit suggested…
FTC Warns StubHub Over Slow Rollout of “All-In” Prices After Complaints
The Federal Trade Commission put ticket marketplace StubHub on notice Wednesday, warning that some listings on its website appear to…
All-In Ticket Pricing Rule Goes Live, Intended to Level Playing Field
A major shift in how ticket prices are displayed went into effect this week, as the Federal Trade Commission’s newly…
Live Nation Asks Supreme Court to End Mass Arbitration Class Action
Live Nation Entertainment has formally petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to consider its appeal of a pivotal ruling that prevents…
Bill Proposes Key Transparency, Transfer Protections for NJ Ticket Buyers
Buying a ticket to a concert or ballgame in New Jersey could soon become a far more transparent—and consumer-friendly—experience. Assemblyman…
Justice Department, FTC Request Public Comment on Unfair Ticketing Practices
The Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission kicked off a 60-day public inquiry Wednesday aimed at rooting out unfair and…
North Carolina Lawmakers Consider Ticket Rights Protection Bill
North Carolina lawmakers are considering legislation that would eliminate restrictions on how or where consumers can resell event tickets, setting…
FTC Clarifies Impending “All-In” Pricing Rules With FAQ
The Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees will take effect on May 12, 2025, placing new requirements…