Drugs charges against Lil Wayne dropped
Drugs charges against rapper Lil Wayne have been dropped in Atlanta after a judge disregarded evidence found in an illegal search, though other charges remain.…
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Neil Young supports Warner in YouTube dispute
Neil Young has backed Warner Music in its dispute with YouTube, arguing that the label was offered less favourable terms than rivals and calling for industry-wide artist compensation standards.…
Defence sum up: Pirate Bay trial update
Defence lawyers in the Pirate Bay trial summed up, arguing the site stores no infringing content and that similar search engines would also be liable.…
Prosecution want them in jail: Pirate Bay trial update
Prosecutor Haakan Roswall has asked for one year in prison for the four men behind The Pirate Bay, arguing the defendants are complicit in infringement, with a ruling expected next week.…
Sheridans expand employment team
Entertainment lawyers Sheridans have promoted Neisha Glynternick to partner and hired Daniela Cohen from Mayer Brown for its employment team.…
Ministry Of Sound sue Trinity Street backers
Ministry Of Sound is suing Ingenious Media, its director and former Trinity Street head over losses after the e-commerce firm's collapse.…
Lutfi claims Ghalib broke Britney restraining order
Britney Spears' former manager Sam Lufti denies pestering her hairstylist and claims ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib breached a restraining order by exchanging messages with the singer.…
Lopez and Anthony bring suit against Silver Cross
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are suing pram manufacturer Silver Cross for $5 million over using their images in marketing without consent.…
Warner sue Songbeat
Warner Music has sued German music search engine Songbeat, which has gone offline after being served with legal papers, with its creators vowing to appeal.…
Send my wife flowers: Pirate Bay trial update
Academic witnesses gave evidence at the Pirate Bay trial, with Roger Wallis arguing file sharing could be liberating for artists, while Kristoffer Schollin focused on how BitTorrent works.…
Jermaine seeks custody of kids
Jermaine Jackson has filed for sole custody of his two sons, claiming they have been physically abused by their mother, with the case going to court next week.…
More of the same - industry takes to the stand at Pirate Bay trial
Record industry witnesses at The Pirate Bay trial repeated familiar arguments about file sharing and CD sales, which the commentary says leave gaps the defence can exploit.…