A proposed California bill aimed at curbing ticket scalping is drawing support from independent venue owners and criticism from consumer advocates.
A San Diego woman is claiming that tickets she purchased through Ticketmaster for an upcoming concert have been fraudulently transferred to someone she doesn't even know.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, revealed Friday evening that it was the victim of a cyber attack that compromised user data.
"We're here not because Ticketmaster's conduct is inconvenient or frustrating ... we're here because it's illegal," Garland said.
The Justice Department and several states are expected to file a lawsuit as soon as Thursday against Live Nation Inc, citing alleged antitrust violations at least in part due to the market dominance of the company's Ticketmaster unit, a person briefed on the planned legal action said.
The Justice Department is expected to file an anti-trust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment