Everyone's down on collecting societies
Belgian prosecutors are reportedly set to charge SABAM and five executives, while German collecting society GEMA faces a petition and planned investigation.…
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Our round up of legal battles, courtroom drama, copyright disputes and everything else.
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Movie studios launch new Pirate Bay litigation, Rosso walks from Bay purchase plans
Hollywood studios have filed new litigation against The Pirate Bay, which remains online, while Wayne Rosso has left Global Gaming Factory's Bay acquisition.…
Qtrax sued by Oracle
Software firm Oracle is suing P2P service Qtrax for $2 million over an unpaid $1.8 million licensing bill, casting doubt on its future.…
Tenenbaum court hearing begins
The RIAA's lawsuit against Harvard student Joel Tenenbaum has begun in a Boston court, after he chose to defend himself rather than settle.…
Karoo introduces three-strikes
Hull ISP Kingston Communications has changed its copyright policy after media coverage of its practice of disconnecting file-sharers without warning.…
Amy not guilty of assault
Amy Winehouse has been found not guilty of assaulting dancer Sherene Flash at a London charity event, with the judge ruling the case not proven beyond reasonable doubt.…
Hull ISP already suspending file-sharers
Hull-based Kingston Communications has reportedly been suspending Karoo broadband customers accused of file-sharing, as it has no local competitor.…
Winehouse: I'm too short to punch dancers
Amy Winehouse has told Westminster Magistrates' Court she could not have punched fan Sherene Flash because she is too short, as the assault trial continues.…
Oasis taking legal advice over 'storm off' stories
Oasis are reportedly considering legal action against outlets that reported Liam Gallagher stormed off stage at an iTunes Live gig, which the band denies.…
Nas told to pay Kelis forty grand a month
A court has ordered Nas to pay Kelis $39,500 a month in child support and maintenance, plus $45,000 in legal fees, pending a September hearing on the divorce settlement.…
GGF turn cautious as they attend a Pirate Bay court hearing
Global Gaming Factory's lawyer urged a Dutch court not to hold the firm liable for The Pirate Bay's past, while the company's boss insists the planned purchase will go ahead.…
Sugababes have flu
Two members of the Sugababes have come down with flu and pulled out of promoting their new single 'Get Sexy'.…