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Chris Cooke

Chris Cooke

1813 posts •
Dua Lipa triumphs in ‘Levitating’ song-theft lawsuit public
Dua Lipa • 3 min read

Dua Lipa triumphs in ‘Levitating’ song-theft lawsuit

Dua Lipa was accused of ripping off a 1979 song when she wrote her hit ‘Levitating’. However, a judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed against her, concluding that the elements shared by ‘Levitating’ and the earlier song are not protected by copyright. Lipa’s song-theft accusers plan to appeal…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Alice Merton received “relentless” threats from Kanye fans after she refused him permission to sample her music because of his Nazi views public
Kanye West • 2 min read

Alice Merton received “relentless” threats from Kanye fans after she refused him permission to sample her music because of his Nazi views

Kanye West is facing yet another lawsuit over an uncleared sample. The rapper showcased a track sampling Alice Merton’s ‘Blindside’ before seeking permission. As a result, when she declined permission, stopping the release of West’s track, she received relentless online abuse from his fans…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
UK regulator backs plan for ticket tout price cap public
Secondary Ticketing • 4 min read

UK regulator backs plan for ticket tout price cap

The UK government’s consultation on its proposal to introduce a price cap on tickets resold by touts is ongoing. The Competition & Markets Authority, which has a role in regulating the secondary ticketing market, has made its submission coming out in support of the price cap proposal…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Leadmill team digs in and starts eviction appeal public
The Leadmill • 3 min read

Leadmill team digs in and starts eviction appeal

The never ending Leadmill saga rumbles on as Phil Mills and his team file an appeal against the recent eviction order secured by building owner The Electric Group. That appeal relies largely on a tactic already tested - albeit unsuccessfully - by team Mills…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
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