Santigold could still be sued over old stage name
Santigold may still face legal action from actor Santo Rigatuso over her former stage name, as the litigation against her is ongoing despite her name change.…
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New secondary ticketing review planned
According to Music Week, the government may launch a consultation on the secondary ticketing market led by Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe, focusing on consumer protection.…
Trinity Street ceases trading, former directors expand litigation
Trinity Street has ceased trading and gone into administration, as former directors David Robson and Andy Murray expand their lawsuit to include Ingenious Media.…
Pirate Bay trial update
Prosecutors have dropped half their charges against The Pirate Bay founders and backer Carl Lundström in the Swedish trial, due to evidence issues.…
Lil Wayne sued over no show
Lil Wayne and his management are being sued for $1.3m by promoter Edward Strickland over repeated cancelled shows in Rochester, New York.…
Lily threatens to sue over drug quotes
Lily Allen has threatened legal action against the News Of The World over drug comments she says were mistranslated from a Dutch interview.…
Foundation step up campaign against New Zealand's three-strike system
New Zealand's Creative Freedom Foundation is campaigning against a three-strikes system introduced under the Copyright Amendment Act, which becomes law this month.…
Lammy still not convinced by need for 95 year term
IP minister David Lammy continues to back only a 70-year recording copyright term rather than the 95 years proposed by EU Commissioner Charlie McCreevy, arguing longer protection would mainly benefit record companies.…
Pirate Bay four go to court in Sweden
The four men behind The Pirate Bay are due in a Swedish court facing copyright charges, while Danish ISP Sonofon is appealing a ruling to block the site.…
Brown issues statement over Rihanna fracas
Chris Brown has issued a statement apologising for 'what transpired' with Rihanna, while his cousin suggested he must have been provoked and Jay-Z called for support for Rihanna.…
Rapper arrested over trainers
Kid Cudi was reportedly arrested after an argument with Reebok staff at a party in Phoenix, after he turned up wearing rival Nike Jordans; he has not been charged.…
Euro legal committee OKs copyright extension
The European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee has backed proposals to extend the recording copyright term from fifty to 95 years, with benefits focused on session musicians.…