This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager. Dismiss

Viagogo faces UK contempt-of-court action as CMA moves forward with case

( July 4, 2019, 11:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Ticketing website Viagogo is facing a contempt-of-court suit after allegedly failing to comply with a UK court order to overhaul the way it presents information on its website. The UK Competition and Markets Authority said it's moving forward with legal proceedings against the company after finding it's “still using misleading ticket availability messages” on its website and not properly displaying seat numbers as required. Viagogo and the CMA are in court on a separate issue, pertaining to Viagogo’s use of “hover over text” on its website. Viagogo is seeking relief from complying with the requirement, and a judgment is expected in due course.Statement follows....

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.


Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
  • Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login