ASA question Apple's iPhone internet claims
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that an Apple iPhone 3G advert claiming access to all parts of the internet must not run again.…
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Our round up of legal battles, courtroom drama, copyright disputes and everything else.
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R Kelly denies involvement in ticket scam
R Kelly has denied receiving money from South African promoter Busiswe Zakwe, who is accused of defrauding investors over a fake 2005 tour.…
Suge Knight arrested
Former Death Row chief Suge Knight has been arrested in Las Vegas on drug and assault charges after allegedly attacking his girlfriend with a knife.…
Wolfgang's Vault reaches part settlement
Wolfgang's Vault has settled with The Doors and Santana over trademark claims, while owner Bill Sagan has disputed the claims.…
Man jailed over illegally copied material
Gary Boulter has been jailed for fifteen months after pleading guilty to illegally copying and selling music, films, games and pornography.…
Chinese Democracy leaker arrested
Kevin Cogill has been arrested on suspicion of violating federal copyright laws after leaking tracks from Guns N Roses' 'Chinese Democracy' online in June.…
Snoop Dogg hits problems with Australian visa
Snoop Dogg must pass a character assessment before Australian authorities decide on his visa for an October tour after a previous ban was lifted.…
Doors legal dispute nears end
The California Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal, which could bring an end to the legal dispute between The Doors' surviving members and the Morrison and Courson families.…
Japanese record companies deny ringtone fixing
Four Japanese record labels are appealing a Fair Trade Commission ruling that they broke antimonopoly law over master-ringtone exclusivity with Label Mobile.…
PRS wins legal dispute with Buma
The Performing Right Society has won its Dutch court dispute with Buma over a multi-territory licence Buma granted to Beatport, which the judge found unjustified.…
Sheryl Crow bribes US voters
Sheryl Crow has teamed up with Rock The Vote to offer free downloads to the first 50,000 people who get friends to register to vote.…
Glitter returns to the UK
Gary Glitter has returned to the UK after nineteen countries reportedly refused him entry, and Conservatives blame Jacqui Smith for the delays.…