Judge dismisses Live Nation’s request to dismiss the government’s lawsuit claiming Ticketmaster has a monopoly on live events.
Judge Rejects Live Nation’s Bid to Dismiss Antitrust Lawsuits A federal judge has turned down Live Nation Entertainment’s request to dismiss lawsuits filed by the federal government and several states. These lawsuits allege that the company is attempting to exert illegal control over the live concert industry. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian’s ruling keeps an […]
Trump encouraged to intensify antitrust enforcement and “withstand pressures” to ease off Google, Ticketmaster
A multitude of business organizations have urged President Trump to intensify the antitrust efforts he proposed during his 2024 campaign. They emphasized the importance of maintaining a tough stance on companies like Google and Ticketmaster, rather than yielding to pressures for a more lenient approach. The letter expressed appreciation for Trump’s appointment of strong antitrust […]
Blackburn asks Ticketmaster to clarify whether it misled Congress regarding resale bots.
Sen. Blackburn Questions Ticketmaster’s Handling of Bot Scalpers Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) recently addressed Ticketmaster, seeking clarity on their understanding of Congress’ position regarding bot scalpers in 2023. Last month, the FTC filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, alleging they charge excessive fees for online sales. The lawsuit claims bots […]
FTC Files Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for High Fees and Permitting Bots to Resell Tickets
FTC Takes Legal Action Against Ticketmaster The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a significant lawsuit against Ticketmaster, claiming that the online ticketing giant is profiting off excessive fees while ignoring illegal ticket reselling by bots. On Thursday, the FTC filed the lawsuit in a California federal court, alleging that Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of LiveNation, […]
FTC files lawsuit against Ticketmaster for purportedly misleading practices that increased ticket prices
Recent actions from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven state attorneys general have accused Ticketmaster and its parent company, LiveNation, of benefiting from fees while ignoring widespread illegal resale practices. The complaint charges Ticketmaster, based in California, with misleading artists and consumers by advertising low ticket prices and imposing strict purchase limits. Ultimately, customers […]
FTC takes legal action against Ticketmaster and Live Nation regarding ticket resales and pricing.
FTC Files Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal action against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation. The allegations include misleading both artists and consumers regarding ticket prices and restrictions. Adding to this, seven states have joined the FTC in its lawsuit, accusing Ticketmaster and Live Nation of colluding with […]
FTC launches major lawsuit against Ticketmaster aiming for billions in penalties
FTC Files Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a significant lawsuit against Ticketmaster, alleging that the online ticket broker has profited from excessive fees and has turned a blind eye to bots, which are reportedly reselling millions of tickets illegally. The FTC is pursuing potentially massive penalties under the bot law, […]
The Ticketmaster fraud that Trump promises to eliminate
Ticket Scams and Upcoming Reforms If you’ve ever tried to snag tickets for big concerts or sporting events, you’ve likely encountered scams. You might spend ages stuck in a “virtual queue,” only to see the ticket vanish in seconds. Scalpers and bots hoard thousands of tickets, flipping them for double or triple the original price. […]
FTC Claims Ticketmaster is Colluding with Scalpers While Ignoring Trump’s Reform Directives
Ticketmaster is once again in hot water. This time, they’ve been accused of colluding with scalpers while the push for reforms by President Trump aims to diminish their grip on the market. Live Nation-Ticketmaster is currently facing significant lawsuits from the DOJ and around 40 states, branding them as a monopoly that negatively impacts consumers, […]
Ticketmaster announces clearer display of fees as new ‘junk fee’ rule is implemented
Starting Monday, the Biden administration’s prohibition on “junk rates” will take effect, prompting Ticketmaster to reveal all ticket prices right when consumers start their search. Ticketmaster has faced ongoing complaints over hidden fees and other matters, making it one of the entities affected by the new regulations introduced by the Federal Trade Commission in December. […]