Industry Oct 17, 2026
Live Nation disputes FTC lawsuit regarding the 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 FTC’s lawsuit concerning the BOTS Act as misguided, asserting that the agency is misinterpreting the law. The lawsuit could impose liability on ticketing companies operating resale markets for tickets they were aware, or should have been aware, were being resold. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.