Industry Oct 17, 2026
Live Nation disputes 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 characterized the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) lawsuit concerning the BOTS Act as misguided. The company contends that the FTC is misinterpreting the act by attempting to 'flip the Act on its head.' A potential FTC victory could impose liability on ticketing companies that operate their own resale markets for reselling tickets when they possessed knowledge or should have been aware of certain circumstances. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.