Pearl Jam man seeks toilet law
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready has backed a Washington state proposal requiring businesses to give access to staff toilets for people with bowel disorders.…
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More from the Tenenbaum case - the last big P2P lawsuit squabble
The RIAA is appealing a judge's ruling to webcast the Joel Tenenbaum case, while Charles Nesson seeks a deposition from former RIAA executive Matthew Oppenheim.…
RIAA begins ISP talks - disconnection not on the agenda
The RIAA is in talks with US internet service providers over sending warning letters to persistent file sharers, though disconnection is not on the agenda.…
Meeting in the Commons to discuss copyright term
A meeting in the House Of Commons organised by the Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group and PPL will discuss extending the European recordings copyright term from fifty years.…
Oink uploaders sentenced to community service
Four prominent uploaders to the OiNK BitTorrent community have been sentenced at Teesside Crown Court for copyright infringement, with a fifth uploader and Alan Ellis still awaiting trial.…
Zappa widow loses case against Zappa-fest
A Dusseldorf court has ruled that the organisers of the German Zappanale festival can keep using Frank Zappa's name and image, rejecting his widow Gail Zappa's claim.…
Thriller video director sues over royalties
John Landis, director of the 'Thriller' video, has sued Michael Jackson, claiming he is owed royalties under his contract and has heard nothing for four years.…
BPI not impressed with IP Minister's comments
The BPI has criticised IP Minister David Lammy's comments in The Times that suggested reluctance to legislate against file sharing.…
Defence begins, crime scene visit planned: Spector trial update
The defence has begun its case in Phil Spector's second murder trial, with requests to take the jury to his home and questions over Lana Clarkson's mental state.…
Trinity men sue over boardroom coup
Two former directors of Trinity Street are suing the company, claiming they were unlawfully removed in a boardroom coup, naming Ingenious Ventures director Sanjay Wadhwani and former sales director Danny Oakes.…
And that's the case for the prosecution: Spector trial update
The second Phil Spector murder trial has largely mirrored the first, with prosecution witnesses testifying again while new defence lawyer Doron Weinberg has challenged them.…
I worked very hard thank you very much: a sort of Spector trial update
Phil Spector is re-suing former lawyer Robert Shapiro for a million-dollar retainer, with Shapiro arguing in a sworn declaration that he dedicated his time to the case.…