US ISPs sending out file-sharing warning letters, but no more, OK?
US ISPs AT&T and Comcast confirm they send warning letters to suspected file sharers but deny changing policy or planning three-strike disconnections.…
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Fox man not impressed with Brown's special treatment
Fox's Roger Friedman criticises Chris Brown's lack of arraignment six weeks after the alleged assault on Rihanna, and comments on the delayed Phil Spector case.…
EMI drop litigation against Project Playlist - do deal instead
EMI has dropped its lawsuit against Project Playlist after agreeing a licensing deal, while Warner and Universal continue their action against the service.…
Burnham tells Nash: This year is key
Culture Minister Andy Burnham has told Kate Nash and UK Music boss Feargal Sharkey that this year is key to putting the music business on a sustainable footing.…
Copyright debates and receptions
Chris Smith will chair a copyright and enterprise conference, while PPL hosts a Brussels reception to lobby for extending the recording copyright term.…
70 venues now forced to fill out Form 696
Over 70 London venues must now file the controversial Form 696 for every gig, with UK Music and others protesting the form's requirements.…
It's all about the science, stupid: Spector trial update
In closing arguments at Phil Spector's second murder trial, defence lawyer Doron Weinberg argues forensic evidence shows Lana Clarkson shot herself, with the jury due to begin deliberating.…
D12 lawsuit dismissed at appeal
A Michigan appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit brought against D12 by former manager Kenyatta Hudson, ruling his contract unenforceable.…
Damon Dash's wife files for divorce
Fashion designer Rachel Roy has filed for divorce from Roc-A-Fella co-founder Damon Dash, who is facing lawsuits over Tribeca properties and unpaid taxes.…
Orange's input on the rights agency proposals: Fuck off
Mobile firm Orange opposes the proposed Rights Agency to police online piracy, arguing it would be an anti-piracy tax on all consumers, and rejects the three-strike proposal.…
DOJ defend damages formula in Tenenbaum case
The US Department of Justice has backed the RIAA's per-file damages formula in the Sony Music v Tenenbaum case, arguing it is correct and constitutional despite defence claims.…
Allman Brothers Sony lawsuit gets green light
A US judge has allowed the Allman Brothers' lawsuit against Sony Music over digital royalties to proceed to a jury trial, after an earlier dismissal was overruled.…