Industry Oct 17, 2026
Live Nation challenges FTC lawsuit over BOTS Act
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 criticized the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) lawsuit concerning the BOTS Act, asserting that the agency is misinterpreting and misapplying the legislation. The company argues the FTC is attempting to invert the Act's original intent.
The lawsuit could impose liability on ticketing firms that operate their own resale platforms if they knowingly or should have knowingly handled resold tickets. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.
The lawsuit could impose liability on ticketing firms that operate their own resale platforms if they knowingly or should have knowingly handled resold tickets. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.