4 releases in Live events
Investigation Response
live events
May 6, 2026
The LESC's amicus submission — the first from a non-industry-funded certification body — is now part of the federal record as Judge Subramanian fashions relief following the April 15 jury verdict
Live Events Standards Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Embargo Lifted. Court Order Granting Leave Received.May 6, 2026 | San Jose, CAContact: Victoria Cortez — victoria@liveeventscouncil.org — (510) 883-3128The Live Events Standards Council (LESC), an independent, non-industry-funded standards body operating in the live events ma…
DFP Note: DFP covers LESC as a subject, not a partner. Editorial decisions are made independently of LESC activities.
Investigation Response
live events
May 6, 2026
The Live Events Standards Council is now in the record — the only non-industry, non-government voice before Judge Subramanian following the April 15 monopoly verdict
Dismal Freedom Press — Live Events Justice Desk
NEWS BRIEF — Live Events Justice Desk | Dismal Freedom PressMay 6, 2026 | SDNY Case No. 1:24-cv-03973 (AS) | Dkt. 1486 | Filed 05/01/2026Judge Arun Subramanian of the Southern District of New York has granted leave for the Live Events Standards Council to file an amicus curiae submission in the reme…
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Standard
live events
Apr 12, 2026
New certification mark identifies venues meeting independently audited standards for fee transparency, bot protection, and resale fairness — backed by insurance incentive model
Front Row Certified
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 12, 2026Contact: press@frontrowcertified.orgFront Row Certified, the consumer-facing certification arm of the Live Events Standards Council, has launched its certification seal for live events venues and ticketing platforms. The seal identifies entities that have met indep…
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Standard
live events
Apr 10, 2026
Independent body launches six-standard compliance framework as DOJ consent decree leaves fans without direct enforcement rights
Live Events Standards Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2026Contact: press@liveeventscouncil.orgThe Live Events Standards Council (LESC) has formally opened applications for its inaugural certification cycle, establishing an independently audited compliance framework for venues, ticketing platforms, and promoters across the…
DFP Note: DFP covers LESC as a subject, not a partner. Editorial decisions are made independently of LESC certification activities. See our Live Events Accountability Desk for independent reporting.