Industry Oct 17, 2026
Live Nation disputes FTC's BOTS Act lawsuit interpretation
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 publicly stated that the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) lawsuit concerning the BOTS Act is misguided, asserting that the agency is misinterpreting the law. The company believes the FTC is attempting to apply the Act in a manner contrary to its original intent. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.