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.
Viagogo Skips UK Parliament Hearing, Citing Pending CMA Court Action
Citing the recent decision by the UK Competition and Markets Authority to bring court action against it, Viagogo opted against...
California Man Receives Prison Time For Misrepresenting Red Hot Chili Peppers
A man from Berkley, California has been sentenced to two years in prison for misrepresenting his affiliations with the rock...
Ed Sheeran’s Management Sued for Alleged Fraud by Viagogo
Viagogo has filed a lawsuit against concert promoter Kilimanjaro Live, claiming that the company committed fraud in setting up fake...
Viagogo Taken to Court by UK Competition and Markets Authority
The Competition and Markets Authority has formally begun court proceedings against Viagogo in the United Kingdom, accusing the resale marketplace...
Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Against Mariah Carey Over Cancelled Gigs
The lawsuit against Mariah Carey by a South American concert promoter has been thrown out, however, litigation against her company...
NBA Ticketing Executive Under Investigation by FBI
An executive for the Miami Heat has been placed on leave by the team in the wake of an investigation...
Travel Agent Arrested For Scamming Several Essence Festival Concertgoers
A travel agent and entrepreneur was arrested for allegedly scamming dozens of women trying to book a vacation to attend...
Japanese Lawmakers Plan To Submit Bill Against Ticket Resale
Preceding the 2020 Olympics, a suprapartisan group of Japanese lawmakers plan to submit a bill to parliament against ticket resale,...
Idaho Rockfest Cancelled, Company Sued For Not Paying Broker Fees
Idaho Rockfest is being sued by a Tennessee entertainment agency for not paying a broker’s fee, ultimately causing the festival...
NJ Governor Signs Law Stripping Cap on Ticket Holdbacks
Promoters, venues, and other industry insiders will now have the unlimited ability to hold back tickets to events in New...
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