Parlophone to become part of Warner after final big deal in EMI saga announced
Universal Music yesterday announced it was selling the Parlophone Label Group to Warner Music, bringing to an end the long-…
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IMPALA raises concerns over Sony bid for EMI label assets
Perhaps unsurprisingly, pan-European indie labels trade body IMPALA has questioned Sony Music’s involvement in a bid to buy…
GEMA appeal EC collecting society ruling
German collecting society GEMA has appealed the European Commission's July ruling on anticompetitive practices, asking the European Court Of First Instance to overturn it.…
Gibb hits out at EC action on collecting societies
CISAC president Robin Gibb has criticised European Commission measures on collecting societies, arguing they are blocking multi-territory digital licences.…
IMPALA not impressed with EC go-ahead for Sony Corp SonyBMG deal
The European Commission has approved Sony Corp's bid to buy Bertelsmann's stake in SonyBMG, but indie trade body IMPALA has criticised the decision for lacking an in-depth investigation.…
Songwriters to express concerns about EC proposals for more collecting society competition
Songwriters will travel to Brussels to voice concerns over rumoured European Commission plans to push collecting societies into a price-based competition.…
Apple and majors due to attend EC hearing
Apple and the major labels are due to attend European Commission hearings on 19-20 September into whether iTunes geographical restrictions within Europe are anti-competitive.…
Apple meets EC deadline over iTunes pricing concerns; Universal seeks extension
Apple has responded to the European Commission's concerns over iTunes pricing across Europe, while Universal Music has been granted an extension to submit its response.…
Further delay on EC decision on BMG Universal merger
The European Commission will need two more months to investigate the proposed merger of Bertelsmann's BMG Music Publishing with Universal's publishing arm, pushing its decision to 1 June.…
Creative groups welcome EC announcement on iPod tax
Creative groups have welcomed the European Commission's decision to delay a ruling on private copying levies, which will remain in place for now.…
Universal formally asks EC approval for BMG Publishing deal
Vivendi has formally asked the European Commission to approve its takeover of BMG Music Publishing, which IMPALA has said it will oppose.…
CISAC hits back at EC monopoly claims
CISAC has rejected claims of a de facto monopoly after the European Commission issued a Statement Of Objections over collection society licensing, which Music Choice has backed.…