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US DOJ, FTC launch public inquiry on anticompetitive practices in live ticketing

( May 7, 2025, 17:52 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission jointly launched a public inquiry to identify unfair and anticompetitive practices and conduct in the live concert and entertainment industry. The agencies launched the public inquiry following President Donald Trump’s executive order on Combating Unfair Practices in the Live Entertainment Market. They invited members of the public to submit comments and information on harmful practices and on potential regulation or legislation to protect consumers in the industry, and said they will use the information in their preparation of the report and recommendations directed by Trump’s executive order. The agencies will work together, along with the Secretary of the Treasury on a joint report, with the FTC taking the lead on issues relating to the Better Online Ticket Sales Act, the statement said. Statement follows below:...

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