DOJ Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster Sheds Light on Anticompetitive Conduct
Today the DOJ, joined by 30 state Attorneys General, announced the long anticipated lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster alleging that Live Nation has locked venues into exclusive contracts, pressured artists to use its services, and threatened rivals with financial retaliation…
MD SB 539/HB 701: Ticket Resale Shouldn’t be a Crime in Maryland
When Maryland SB539/HB701 was introduced, Sports Fans Coalition immediately recognized the well-intentioned nature of the ticketing consumer protection bill. However,…
Sports Fans Coalition Praises Passage of the TICKET Act
By a 45-0 vote, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to pass the TICKET Act, as amended. In committee the bill was merged with the STOP Act…
Governor Polis Protects Sports Fans by Vetoing SB 23-060
Last night, in dealing a victory in the name of consumer protection, Colorado Governor Jared Polis vetoed SB23-060. Though it included some good provisions, this legislation would have given permission to live event ticketing giants Ticketmaster and AXS to deceive consumers…
