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District of Columbia AG Sues StubHub for Alleged “Dark Patterns” and Hidden Fees

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On July 29, the attorney general (AG) for Washington, D.C. sued StubHub, Inc. (StubHub) for violations of the district’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act. The complaint accuses StubHub of employing “dark patterns,”...more

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Online Ticket Exchange Sued for Alleged “Drip Pricing” and Hidden Fees

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​​​​​​​On June 30, 2024, the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia filed an action against an online ticket exchange and resale website alleging violations of the District of Columbia’s Consumer...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

The FTC Proposes a New Rule on “Junk Fees”

On October 11, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for a new “Rule on Unfair and Deceptive Fees” — popularly referred to as the “junk fee” rule. The new rule, which will be...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Ninth Circuit Decision in Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s Favor Highlights Subtleties of Drafting Enforceable Arbitration...

In Oberstein v. Live Nation Ent. Inc. No. 21-56200 (9th Cir. Feb. 13, 2023), the Ninth Circuit addressed the question of whether the arbitration and class action waiver clauses on Ticketmaster’s and Live Nation’s websites...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

New York State to Require Transparent Pricing for Live Events

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill last month that will demand greater transparency from establishments that sell tickets for live events. The new law is set to take effect on August 29, 2022, and will ban hidden fees...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

"Double-Dipping" Class Actions Illustrate Importance of Ticketing Compliance Programs

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Piling on after undercover journalists published exposés on alleged misconduct involving Ticketmaster's TradeDesk reseller program, consumers have filed a wave of class actions against Ticketmaster, claiming that the company...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Competition Bureau Files Application Alleging Misleading Ticket Pricing

On January 25, 2018, the Competition Bureau (Bureau) filed an application with the Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) against Ticketmaster, its parent company Live Nation, and certain other Live Nation subsidiaries...more

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New York Attorney General Unveils Latest Ticket Bot Enforcement Actions against Ticket Vendors and Software Developer

With summer concerts and music festivals in full swing, many fans will be surprised to find $145 face value tickets reselling online for $3,000 to $11,000....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Key Takeways: The Emerging Legal Landscape Regarding Ticket Sales"

Over the last few years, state lawmakers and enforcement agencies have focused increasingly on protecting consumers who purchase tickets to sports and entertainment events. Private actions also have targeted ticket sellers’...more

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