IFPI sue Yahoo! China
The IFPI's Asia branch is suing Yahoo! China for copyright infringement over links to unlicensed music, after losing a similar case against Baidu.…
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Phone regulator says TV firms have been 'sloppy'
Alistair Graham of premium phone line watchdog Icstis says broadcasters have been sloppy in managing interactive phone-in features, eroding viewer trust.…
Diddy assault case: Gerard Rechnitzer files lawsuit
Gerard Rechnitzer has sued Sean 'Diddy' Combs in Los Angeles, alleging he was assaulted outside the Roosevelt Hotel, which Combs' lawyer calls baseless.…
FCC close to payola settlements with four radio firms
The US regulator the FCC is reportedly close to settling payola cases with four radio firms, who will pay fines and give airtime to independent artists.…
Virgin Media threatens legal action over Sky dispute
Virgin Media says it will take BSkyB to the High Court within 30 days unless the carriage dispute is resolved, after Sky rejected arbitration.…
ITV suspends premium rate interactive services
ITV has suspended premium rate phone-in services while Deloitte reviews interactive features, after concerns over overcharging and pre-selected competitions.…
Microsoft win latest patent dispute with Alcatel-Lucent
A San Diego judge has ruled that Microsoft did not infringe Alcatel-Lucent speech recognition patents, a win that may help its appeal over MP3 patents.…
More political pressure on UK ticket touts
Two MPs have called for the government to do more to stop ticket resale for profit, with creative industries minister Shaun Woodward condemning the practice.…
The View's Kyle Falconer fined £1000 for cocaine possession
The View's Kyle Falconer has been fined £1000 at Dundee Sheriffs' Court after admitting possession of cocaine, with the judge rejecting a discharge.…
Kelis charged with disorderly conduct in Miami
Kelis has been charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in Miami after allegedly confronting undercover officers, and was later bailed.…
German indies body VUT backs IMPALA/Warner deal
Germany's independent labels body VUT has backed the IMPALA and Warner agreement, despite opposition from Ministry Of Sound and AIM members.…
Publishing bodies urge MySpace and YouTube to complete licensing deals
CISAC and BIEM say MySpace and YouTube must reach licensing deals and settle back payments, arguing copyright law places the onus on users to clear rights.…