Ticketmaster under fire: What it means for fans and prices

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Ticketmaster is under fire on two fronts. Ontario has moved to ban ticket resales above face value—forcing Ticketmaster to pull overpriced listings—while in New York a federal jury ruled Live Nation and its Ticketmaster arm unlawfully monopolized the live events market. What does this mean for concerts, fans, and the future of live entertainment? Evan is joined by Vivek Jayaram, founder and partner at Jayaram Law, to break it all down.
30 Apr 1PM English Canada News Commentary
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