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New chart rule to allow former A-side remixes as B-sides

The Official Charts Company has changed its rules so that a CD single carrying a remix of a former hit as a B-side remains chart eligible while the original single is still available.…

CMU Editorial • 24 Jul 2007

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UK IP Trust launches anti-piracy website

The Industry Trust for Intellectual Property Awareness has launched copyrightaware.co.uk as part of its multi-million pound campaign against content piracy.…

CMU Editorial • 24 Jul 2007

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Banton signs up to anti-homophobia 'compassionate act'

Reggae star Buju Banton has signed the Reggae Compassionate Act, drafted by Peter Tatchell, after Beenie Man and Sizzla, with critics arguing it is commercially motivated.…

CMU Editorial • 24 Jul 2007

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Government to issue copyright report this week

The UK government is expected to publish its copyright report before Parliament breaks, with Billboard reporting ministers may follow the Gowers Review and reject extending the recording copyright term.…

CMU Editorial • 23 Jul 2007

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Bon Jovi objects to name of drink

Jon Bon Jovi's lawyer has demanded that coffee-based energy drink Mijovi stop using its name and the tagline 'itsmilife', with owner Marcos Carrington refusing to change the name.…

CMU Editorial • 20 Jul 2007

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DiMA dismisses SoundExchange's concessions

The Digital Music Association has rejected SoundExchange's latest offer on online royalties, calling its proposed $50,000 annual fee cap and technology mandates unworkable.…

CMU Editorial • 20 Jul 2007

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CISAC hit back at criticism of licensing reform proposals

CISAC has rejected criticism from media and telecoms firms of its proposed European licensing reforms, accusing them of trying to push down royalty rates.…

CMU Editorial • 20 Jul 2007

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Gwen Stefani sues Forever 21 over design similarities

Gwen Stefani is suing Forever 21 in LA Federal Court, alleging its 'Forever Love' design infringes trademarks owned by her Harajuku Lovers line.…

CMU Editorial • 19 Jul 2007

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More blood spatters: Spector trial update

Judge Larry Fidler ordered Hollywood madam Jody Gibson not to mention Lana Clarkson while promoting her book, and the defence seeks to call a former Clarkson boyfriend as witness.…

CMU Editorial • 19 Jul 2007

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Farnham manager jailed over tax avoidance

Australian music manager Glenn Wheatley has been jailed for 30 months after admitting running his business affairs through a Swiss company to avoid Australian taxes.…

CMU Editorial • 19 Jul 2007

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Blunt song credit dispute to go to court

James Blunt and his publisher EMI have asked the London High Court to settle a dispute with producer Lukas Burton, who claims he co-wrote six songs on 'Back To Bedlam'.…

CMU Editorial • 19 Jul 2007

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AllofMP3.com wins credit card court case

A Moscow court has ruled that Rosbank Visa could not withdraw payment services from AllofMP3.com without a court finding, a win for the download platform.…

CMU Editorial • 19 Jul 2007