Lewis attacker "not fit for court"
The man who hit Leona Lewis at a book signing has been found unfit to attend court, and his case has been adjourned to 23 November pending psychiatric tests.…
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Cash Money comment on Lil Wayne conviction
Cash Money's CEOs have backed Lil Wayne after he changed his plea to guilty on illegal weapons charges and is now expected to serve up to a year in jail.…
German indies sue YouTube
A group of German labels, publishers and artists led by Jens Schippmann is suing YouTube and Google for copyright infringement, claiming unlicensed content and unpaid royalties.…
European parliament drops three-strike block
The European Parliament has dropped an amendment that would have hindered three-strikes systems, clearing the way for French and possibly other European governments to adopt them.…
Jackson executors given more powers
The two executors of Michael Jackson's estate have had their powers reaffirmed and increased at a court hearing, despite Jackson family efforts to reduce their influence.…
French Constitutional Council passes three-strikes
France's Constitutional Council has approved its three-strikes Creation & Internet Law, allowing warning letters from early next year, with disconnection ordered via a judge.…
Government to exempt small venues from licensing rules
Sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe has said venues under 100 capacity will be exempted from live music licensing rules, subject to a consultation and cross-party support.…
Lil Wayne pleads guilty to gun charge
Rapper Lil Wayne has changed his plea to guilty on a weapons possession charge, and is now expected to serve between eight months and a year in jail.…
Warner chief j'accused over Vivendi
Former Vivendi CEO Jean-Marie Messier and other former executives, including Warner Music chief Edgar Bronfman Jr, have been ordered to stand trial over misleading investors.…
Nokia sue Apple over iPhone
Nokia has filed a patent infringement complaint against Apple in Delaware, claiming the iPhone infringes ten of its patents.…
Time for some more Jacko!
Randy Jackson disputes the legitimacy of Michael Jackson's 2002 will, while the executors seek court clarity on their powers and Murray-related documents are partly released.…
Shyne to be deported
Rapper Shyne, serving a US prison sentence, is reportedly being deported to Belize, according to Hot 97 presenter Angie Martinez, who says he is fighting it.…