BPI not impressed with IP Minister's comments
The BPI has criticised IP Minister David Lammy's comments in The Times that suggested reluctance to legislate against file sharing.…
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Defence begins, crime scene visit planned: Spector trial update
The defence has begun its case in Phil Spector's second murder trial, with requests to take the jury to his home and questions over Lana Clarkson's mental state.…
Trinity men sue over boardroom coup
Two former directors of Trinity Street are suing the company, claiming they were unlawfully removed in a boardroom coup, naming Ingenious Ventures director Sanjay Wadhwani and former sales director Danny Oakes.…
And that's the case for the prosecution: Spector trial update
The second Phil Spector murder trial has largely mirrored the first, with prosecution witnesses testifying again while new defence lawyer Doron Weinberg has challenged them.…
I worked very hard thank you very much: a sort of Spector trial update
Phil Spector is re-suing former lawyer Robert Shapiro for a million-dollar retainer, with Shapiro arguing in a sworn declaration that he dedicated his time to the case.…
Oasis attacker charge upgraded
Daniel Sullivan, who attacked Noel Gallagher on stage in Toronto, now faces a charge of aggravated assault, with a pre-trial hearing set for 6 March.…
You are not a metal god
Rob Halford has filed a US trademark application for the phrase 'metal god' for use in videogames, having already secured trademarks for shirts and live performances.…
Illegal downloads don't equate to lost sales, says US judge
A US judge has ruled that downloads of copyrighted content do not necessarily equate to lost sales, in a criminal copyright case against Elite Torrents operator Daniel Dove.…
Kelly Osbourne arrested over assault
Kelly Osbourne has been arrested over an alleged slap of columnist Zoe Griffin in August 2008 and bailed to return to a London police station in March.…
Suspect pleads not guilty to Hudson charges
William Balfour has pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew, and remains in custody without bail.…
RIAA filesharing case delayed
The RIAA's lawsuit against Joel Tenenbaum is likely to be delayed until late February, while Judge Nancy Gertner considers the RIAA's appeal against webcasting the case.…
Sharkey talks tough at MIDEM
UK Music chair Feargal Sharkey used his MIDEM speech to call for more government support for the music industry and to challenge internet critics of copyright.…