The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
6/2/2025
/ Antitrust Litigation ,
Athletes ,
Celebrities ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Litigation ,
Entertainment Industry ,
Event Tickets ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Film Industry ,
Influencers ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Music Industry ,
NFL ,
Ticketmaster
The live entertainment industry should take note that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has finalized its Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees aimed at eliminating deceptive pricing practices in the live-event ticketing...more
5/13/2025
/ Consumer Protection Laws ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Entertainment Industry ,
Event Tickets ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
Final Rules ,
Hidden Fees ,
New Regulations ,
Ticket Pricing ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
We reported over a year ago that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) had proposed updates to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. The updated Endorsement Guides are finally here. The...more