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Senators Ask DOJ To Keep Eye On Event Ticket Price Gouging
Senators Ask DOJ To Keep Eye On Event Ticket Price Gouging
May 15, 2020  |  Economy

Live concert tickets, already rising in recent years amid monopoly-related fears, could see even more expensive turns if smaller companies and venues are shut out...

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Almost 800 Lawsuits Over Deaths, Safety And Canceled Events Filed
Almost 800 Lawsuits Over Deaths, Safety And Canceled Events Filed
May 04, 2020  |  Legal

More than 770 lawsuits are piling up against hospitals, nursing homes, gyms, airlines and cruise lines in the U.S. due to the coronavirus, alleging various...

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Ticketmaster Under Fire Over Refund Policy
Ticketmaster Under Fire Over Refund Policy
April 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the COVID-19 pandemic forces cancellations and postponements of events amid lockdowns, Ticketmaster is being criticized over its refund policy. With thousands of summer shows...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Ticketmaster Updates Refund Policy Phrasing; MAPFRE Insurance Debuts ‘Staying Home Refund’ Program
Coronavirus Refunds: Ticketmaster Updates Refund Policy Phrasing; MAPFRE Insurance Debuts ‘Staying Home Refund’ Program
April 14, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic is upsetting normal life the world over, and plenty of consumers want refunds on things that they paid for but aren’t able...

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Live Nation Settles With DOJ Over Ticketmaster Antitrust Violation
Live Nation Settles With DOJ Over Ticketmaster Antitrust Violation
December 20, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

Live Nation Entertainment reached a deal with the government, resolving concerns that the company had violated a 2010 antitrust settlement. Under the consent decree issued...

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DOJ Claims Live Nation Violated Terms Of Ticketmaster Merger
DOJ Claims Live Nation Violated Terms Of Ticketmaster Merger
December 13, 2019  |  Regulation

With claims that the company aimed to coerce music venues into using its Ticketmaster subsidiary, the Justice Department is reportedly gearing up to take legal...

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How Ticketmaster Rewards Fans And Bars Fraudsters
How Ticketmaster Rewards Fans And Bars Fraudsters
December 02, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

Some 11 million U.S. consumers were scammed into buying fake or nonexistent live concert tickets last year — a trend that puts tremendous pressure on...

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‘Google Checking,’ T-Mobile Data Breach Top This Week’s News
‘Google Checking,’ T-Mobile Data Breach Top This Week’s News
November 29, 2019  |  News

It’s the end of a holiday week and almost the beginning of a new month. And the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you...

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How Ticketmaster Uses AI To Sort Fans From Fraudsters
How Ticketmaster Uses AI To Sort Fans From Fraudsters
November 27, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

The holiday shopping season is kicking into high gear with retailers working aggressively to entice customers with deals and discounts. Fraudsters, sadly, are also taking...

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