Consumer Groups Launch Campaign for Ticket Buyer Bill of Rights
A coalition of consumer advocacy groups have launched a campaign for what they are calling a “Ticket Buyer Bill of…
Pres. Biden Asks for Ban on “Junk Fees”, Holdback Transparency
President Biden asked legislators to take action on his competition agenda Wednesday morning, and near the top of his list…
Dem. Senator Hints that Ticket Transparency Legislation is Coming
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar hinted at the potential for upcoming legislation aimed at the ticketing industry, specifically related to increasing…
House Committee Sets Ticketing Industry Hearing for February 26
The schedule has been set for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s hearing on the ticketing ecosystem, which will…
House Committee Announces Investigation Into Live Event Ticketing
The House Energy and Commerce Committee announced Thursday it would be investigating the live event ticketing industry, looking for “potential…
Ticketmaster Talks Bot Bans, Defends Holdbacks in Canada Testimony
In testimony given Tuesday to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (CHPC) of Canada’s House of Commons, Ticketmaster and Vivid…
Proposed B.C. Ticket Sales Act Restricts Resale, Ignores Transparency
British Columbia Solicitor General Mike Farnworth has introduced legislation in the Canadian province intended to “bring more fairness and transparency”…
FTC Announces “Public Workshop” Examining Ticketing in Spring 2019
The Federal Trade Commission is holding a “public workshop” to examine consumer protection and competition issues within the online event…
NY City Council Member Seeks to Require Up-Front Service Fee Disclosure
A new measure proposed by New York City Councilman Justin Brannan would require those selling tickets list fees with the…
UK Resellers Toe Transparency Line; Holdout Viagogo Threatened
After a media campaign spearheaded by the ownership of Twickets – a ticket marketplace with price caps on resale –…