Where next for the anti-P2P battle?
The IFPI says it is watching OiNK users migrate to other BitTorrent trackers, while OiNK founder Alan Ellis denies any wrongdoing.…
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Black Crowes man divorced from Hudson
The Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson has completed his divorce from actress Kate Hudson, according to reports.…
SanDisk to sue over patent infringement
SanDisk has filed US patent infringement lawsuits against 25 companies making storage devices, including LG Electronics.…
Musical score wiki goes down after cease and desist
The IMSLP classical score wiki has closed after a cease and desist letter from Austrian publisher Universal Edition over copyright term differences.…
Diddy denies assault
P Diddy has denied punching Steven Acevedo during an argument over a woman outside a New York club, saying there was no violence, while police continue to investigate.…
Aerosmith fan sues over cancelled gig
A fan is suing Aerosmith for $1000 over travel costs after the band cancelled their Hawaii gig, with other ticket holders possibly following.…
Foxy Brown put in solitary confinement
Foxy Brown is in solitary confinement for eleven weeks after fighting with an inmate, refusing a drug test and being abusive to guards.…
Doherty drug order removed
Judge Jane McIvor has removed Pete Doherty's drug treatment order six months early, while reports say his engagement to Irina Lazareanu has ended.…
Government may pressure ISPs to take more P2P responsibility
Lord Triesman has said the government may legislate to make ISPs tackle illegal file sharing if voluntary arrangements with the music industry fail.…
Chart company releases USB release guidelines
The Official Charts Company has issued guidelines on USB releases and hybrid vinyl/CD formats, which are now eligible for the singles and albums charts.…
IFPI welcome talks to improve IP rights enforcement
The IFPI has welcomed EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson's announcement of talks with the US, Japan and Switzerland to strengthen intellectual property enforcement.…
Oink no more
Police in the UK and Holland have shut down the OiNK BitTorrent tracker, with the alleged operator arrested in Middlesbrough.…