Industry Oct 18, 2026
Live Nation calls FTC’s BOTS Act lawsuit ‘misguided,’ says agency is trying to ‘flip the Act on its head’
In short
If the FTC wins, ticketing companies that run their own resale marketplaces could be held liable for reselling tickets they knew, or should have known.
Originally published by
Music Business Worldwide
Live Nation has characterized the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) lawsuit concerning the BOTS Act as misguided. The company stated that the agency is attempting to misinterpret the Act's provisions.
The lawsuit could potentially hold ticketing companies liable for reselling tickets if they were aware or should have been aware of certain conditions, particularly for companies that operate their own resale marketplaces. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.
The lawsuit could potentially hold ticketing companies liable for reselling tickets if they were aware or should have been aware of certain conditions, particularly for companies that operate their own resale marketplaces. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.