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Chris Cooke

Chris Cooke

2188 posts •
Streaming fraud is fuelled by “perceived lack of a legal risk”, industry stakeholders tell judge in Michael Smith sentencing public
Music Fights Fraud Alliance • 3 min read

Streaming fraud is fuelled by “perceived lack of a legal risk”, industry stakeholders tell judge in Michael Smith sentencing

The streaming fraudster who pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in relation to an $8 million streaming scam will be sentenced next week. The Music Fights Fraud Alliance says the sentence should “reflect the systemic harm” caused by the scam, so that it deters others involved in streaming fraud…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
As touts list Oasis tickets for £3000, will the UK government finally set a timeline for banning for-profit ticket touting? public
Ticket Touting • 3 min read

As touts list Oasis tickets for £3000, will the UK government finally set a timeline for banning for-profit ticket touting?

Touts were selling tickets for next year’s Oasis shows at nearly £3000 a piece on Friday, even though the band say touted tickets are “liable to be cancelled”. The UK government has promised to ban for-profit touting, but without a timeline, though sources suggest the ban is now a political priority…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
IFPI backs web-blocking frenzy in five Latin American markets public
IFPI • 3 min read

IFPI backs web-blocking frenzy in five Latin American markets

Global record industry trade group IFPI has welcomed coordinated action by government agencies in five Latin American countries to secure web-blocks against 300+ piracy domains. IFPI says the action “will help protect artists and fans while supporting a healthier digital marketplace for music”…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Universal and Warner tell judge ‘new use’ clause in AFM agreement is “clear and unambiguous” and does not apply to their AI deals public
Universal Music • 3 min read

Universal and Warner tell judge ‘new use’ clause in AFM agreement is “clear and unambiguous” and does not apply to their AI deals

In June the American Federation Of Musicians sued Universal and Warner over their AI deals, insisting the majors should be sharing their AI money with the union’s members under its Sound Recording Labor Agreement. Both sides have made new court filings as the majors try to get the lawsuit dismissed…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
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