Ono driver case latest
Yoko Ono's imprisoned driver Koral Karsan has made a fourth bail request, with his lawyer arguing a letter shows he sought compensation for alleged harassment rather than extorting money.…
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Cisco sue Apple over iPhone name
Cisco Systems has sued Apple over its use of the iPhone name, after talks over the trademark were not completed before Steve Jobs unveiled Apple's iPhone.…
Mario ends legal dispute with Matthew Knowles
A lawsuit by Mario against Matthew Knowles has been dropped after Mario settled with former manager Troy Patterson out of court in late 2006.…
George Michael's driving case comes to court
George Michael's case over being unfit to drive is due in court, with lawyers expected to enter a plea on his behalf rather than the singer attending.…
Pete Wishart backs copyright term extension in Commons
SNP MP Pete Wishart will speak in favour of extending recorded copyright in the UK from 50 to 95 years when the Commons debates the Gowers Review.…
Cheeky Girls reportedly owe £130,000 in debts
The Cheeky Girls and their manager Margit Semal reportedly owe around £130,000, with several producers and promoters chasing payments, which Semal denies.…
French court orders Sony to state digital music player restrictions
A French court has ordered Sony France to state DRM limitations on the packaging of its digital music players, a precedent Que Choisir is now using against Apple.…
Dutch courts force KPN to reveal Dutchtorrent.org operators to BREIN
A Dutch court has ordered ISP KPN to reveal to anti-piracy body BREIN the names of those behind Dutchtorrent.org, and to block the site if it returns.…
Snoop Dogg faces reality show lawsuit from Natural Resources
Natural Resources Media & Technology Group is suing Snoop Dogg for $250,000 over a reality show deal, claiming his exclusive 20th Century Fox contract prevents it.…
Former Phish frontman Trey Anastasio faces drugs charges
Former Phish frontman Trey Anastasio appeared in a New York court facing drugs possession and drink-driving charges, and has pleaded not guilty.…
Busta Rhymes formally charged over alleged driver assault
Busta Rhymes has been formally charged with misdemeanour assault after allegedly attacking former driver Eddie Hatchett, which his manager Chris Lighty denies.…
Unsigned band accuse Coca-Cola's Argentinian ad of copying their video
Seven Seconds Of Love say Coca-Cola's Argentinean advertising agency copied their 'Ninja' promo video, though Coke says the agency denies copying and the band may not afford litigation.…