Copyright Tribunal to be reviewed
A review session on the Copyright Tribunal will be held on Monday, after the Music Business Forum called the body antiquated and in urgent need of reform.…
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Moldy Peaches advertise toothpaste in South America
The Moldy Peaches discovered their song 'Jorge Regula' was used in a South American toothpaste advert without permission, and Adam Green says lawyers were hired to sue.…
Phish man jailed over probation violation
Former Phish frontman Trey Anastasio was jailed for two days in New York state after missing a counselling session ordered as part of his drugs plea bargain.…
Elton John sues business manager
Elton John has reportedly begun legal proceedings against his long-time business partner Bob Halley, though the specifics of the claim are not known.…
Lil Wayne arrested
Lil Wayne has been arrested in Arizona on drugs-related charges after his tour bus was pulled over, and is being held by the Yuma County Sheriff's department.…
Majors will watermark DRM-free MP3s
Universal and SonyBMG will embed watermarks in DRM-free MP3s sold via Amazon identifying the retailer, not the buyer, while EMI says it will not use watermarks.…
Warner Music sue MP3 search engine
Warner Music Group has sued US search engine Seeqpod for direct, contributory and vicarious copyright infringement, over its MP3 search and in-browser player.…
Britney not in court
Britney Spears left a Los Angeles courthouse without entering the courtroom, and a short closed hearing upheld the order suspending her visitation rights.…
Winehouse investigated
The Metropolitan Police are reviewing The Sun's video of Amy Winehouse snorting ecstasy and smoking crack to decide whether any action is needed.…
Busta Rhymes avoids jail through plea deal
Busta Rhymes has accepted a plea deal to avoid jail, pleading guilty to assault and driving charges and receiving a fine, community service and probation.…
Trade bodies to consider format shifting
A Music Business Group committee will discuss whether to seek a private copying levy after the government considers legalising format shifting following the Gowers Review.…
Glitter in hospital
A Vietnamese doctor says Gary Glitter was hospitalised in early January with diarrhoea and an irregular heartbeat, and is now fully recovered.…