HitsDailyDouble has reported rumours that Bertelsmann is close to reaching a settlement with Warner Music regarding its financial support of the original Napster. As reported yesterday, Bertelsmann has just settled with EMI, who were plaintiffs in a long running lawsuit against the German media conglom which claimed that by supporting the original Napster P2P company in the months before its bankruptcy, Bertelsmann made themselves liable for the illegal filesharing Napster enabled during that time. Bertelsmann still haven't accepted that liability, but have reached an undisclosed settlement to end the EMI litigation. Warner wasn't part of the litigation, but still withholds the right to take similar action in the future. With that in mind, and to avoid future legal strife, word has it Bertelsmann will reach a deal with Warner any time now, in which Warner will get a pay off in return for a commitment to never pursue legal action in relation to Bertelsmann's Napster support.
Mar 28, 2007
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Bertelsmann reportedly close to Napster settlement with Warner Music
HitsDailyDouble reports Bertelsmann is close to a settlement with Warner Music over its financial support of the original Napster, following its EMI settlement.