German record companies lose private copying claim
German record companies have lost their attempt to make digital private copying illegal, after the Federal Constitutional Court ruled their complaint was filed too late.…
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LA judge orders Timberlake to testify in stalking case
An LA judge has ordered Justin Timberlake to testify in a case where his lawyers seek a permanent restraining order against Karen McNeil, who says she is an old friend.…
Jackson senior wants allowance from Jacko estate
Joe Jackson has launched a court bid for a share of his late son Michael's estate, claiming he is entitled to an independent family allowance.…
BlueBeat defend their 25 cent downloads, judge does not concur
BlueBeat.com boss Hank Risan argues that his 'psycho-acoustic simulation' recordings avoid the need for label licences, a claim legal experts have dismissed.…
EU telecoms legislation ready, basically allows three-strikes
The EU Telecoms Reform Package will let member states disconnect file-sharers after a 'fair and impartial procedure', which BEUC argues is too weak to protect users.…
No Doubt sue Activision over Band Hero
No Doubt are suing Activision over 'Band Hero', claiming the Gwen Stefani character can sing other artists' songs in breach of their agreement.…
EMI to sue BlueBeat.com
EMI has confirmed it will sue US digital service BlueBeat.com, which has been selling Beatles tracks as MP3s at 25 cents each despite the catalogue not being licensed digitally.…
US TV companies sue SESAC
A group of US TV companies, represented by the Television Music Licence Committee, has filed a class-action lawsuit against publishing collecting society SESAC.…
Bachman and Turner sued over new Bachman-Turner trademark
Former Bachman-Turner Overdrive bandmates Robin Bachman and Blair Thornton have sued Randy Bachman and Fred Turner over trademarks around the name Bachman Turner Union.…
Black Eyed Hilton case
The assault case against Black Eyed Peas manager Liborio Molina, accused of punching Perez Hilton, has been delayed until 17 November.…
Spotlight falls on BlueBeat.com 25 cent downloads following Beatles coverage
US service BlueBeat.com has drawn scrutiny for selling Beatles tracks at 25 cents each, raising doubts about whether its catalogue is licensed.…
Rihanna talks about the Brown incident
Rihanna has spoken about her assault by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, describing the media response and the leaked police photo of her injuries.…