StubHub Sued by Pennsylvania DA Over “Junk Fees”
Pennsylvania authorities have filed a lawsuit against StubHub, accusing the ticket resale giant of violating the state’s Unfair Trade Practices…
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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.
PSL Holders sue Houston Texans Alleging Fraud, Breach of Contract
A group of 19 Permanent Seat License (PSL) holders filed a lawsuit against the Houston Texans, accusing the NFL franchise…
Trump Targets Ticketing Industry With Executive Order
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on Monday afternoon that targets what the White House calls “unscrupulous middlemen”…
REPORT: Trump to Sign Executive Order Aimed at Ticket Scalping
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order aimed at ticket scalping, according to a White House fact sheet…
UK CMA Backs Ticket Resale Reforms, Despite Black Market Risks
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has offered its support to government efforts to add strict new regulations to…
UK Gov: Ticketmaster Dynamic Pricing May Break Consumer Protection Laws
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) “expects” Ticketmaster to change how it labels and prices tickets after an investigation…
Ticketmaster Hit with Federal Class Action Lawsuit Over “Junk Fees”
A new proposed class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleges…
Texas Lawmakers Join Push for Ticketing Improvements
Lawmakers in Texas are considering legislation aimed at banning hidden fees and protecting consumers’ right to transfer and resell tickets…
Connecticut Lawmakers Pitch Ticketing Overhaul With Dueling Bills
Two new bills under consideration by the Connecticut General Assembly could bring sweeping changes to the state’s ticketing and live…
Parliament Inquiry Calls for Regulation of Ticket Selling in Australia
A Parliament inquiry in Australia urges the country to take a closer look at ticketing laws. Parliament has released a…