Man denies Sugababe boyfriend attack
Jimmy Wenman has denied charges at Winchester Crown Court of attacking Freddie Fuller, boyfriend of Sugababes' Amelle Berrabah, and will stand trial on 17 November.…
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Trademark dispute? Absolutely
Absolut vodka maker Vin&Sprit has launched trademark and passing off proceedings against Absolute Radio, the former Virgin Radio rebranded by the Times Of India Group.…
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.…
Lohan asks for deposition to be kept secret
Lindsay Lohan has asked a judge to ban filming and public transcripts of her deposition in Samantha Ronson's litigation against her former lawyers.…
Lil Kim sued by label
Brookland Media has sued Lil Kim over a contract dispute, seeking a court ruling that the recording agreement stands, while Kim's lawyer says the suit is leverage in negotiations.…
German minister calls for more content owner/ISP cooperation
German Culture Minister Bernd Neumann has called for greater cooperation between content owners and ISPs on online copyright infringement, while protecting user privacy at EU level.…
MU get global support for anti-music-torture stand
The International Federation of Musicians has passed a Musicians Union motion condemning the use of music in torture, following the MU's lobbying of its counterparts worldwide.…
Ono drops creationist lawsuit
Yoko Ono has dropped her lawsuit against the makers of 'Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed' over their use of John Lennon's 'Imagine'.…
Loog Oldham on that old Verve dispute
Andrew Loog Oldham tells Uncut he has little sympathy for Richard Ashcroft over 'Bitter Sweet Symphony', whose publishing went to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards after a sample dispute.…
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.…
Foo Fighters cross with McCain campaign
Foo Fighters have objected to John McCain's campaign using 'My Hero', while the McCain-Palin spokesman says the campaign holds performing rights licences covering the track.…
Britney plea offer rejected
Britney Spears' lawyer has rejected a plea deal offering a year's probation and a $150 fine, and will appeal any conviction if the trial goes ahead.…