Bono meets with US Democrats
Bono met incoming Democrat leaders in Congress to discuss funding for global AIDS and poverty initiatives.…
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Our round up of legal battles, courtroom drama, copyright disputes and everything else.
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Bob Dylan moves to block Factory Girl film over Sedgwick portrayal
Bob Dylan's lawyer Orin Snyder has demanded that Weinstein stop distribution of film 'Factory Girl', claiming a character still resembles Dylan despite the name change.…
Yoko Ono's driver arrested for allegedly blackmailing her
Yoko Ono's former chauffeur Koral Karsan has been arrested after allegedly demanding $2 million and threatening to release private photos and tapes, which he denies.…
European Commission delays decision on MP3 player and CD-R copyright levies
The European Commission has delayed its decision on copyright levies on MP3 players and CD-Rs, saying it needs more time, angering reform campaigners.…
Jim Wagner claims Tom Petty's The Last DJ copies his song
Singer songwriter Jim Wagner claims Tom Petty's 2002 song 'The Last DJ' is too similar to his 2000 song, and has circulated academic reports supporting his case.…
EMI and Universal reach conditional settlement with Napster investor Hummer Winblad
EMI and Universal have reached a conditional settlement with investment firm Hummer Winblad, subject to Judge Marilyn Patel withdrawing an order to release previously confidential documents.…
Foxy Brown faces probation violation claims in court
Rapper Foxy Brown appeared in court accused of violating her probation over missed appointments and anger management classes, which she denies.…
Evel Knievel sues Kanye West over Touch The Sky video
Evel Knievel is suing Kanye West, claiming the Touch The Sky video infringed his trademark and likeness and damaged his reputation.…
Harry Fox Agency withdraws MusicNet's interactive stream licence proposal
The Harry Fox Agency has withdrawn its proposed interactive streaming licence for MusicNet amid an industry dispute over whether streams need mechanical licences.…
EU invests 324 million euros in border controls to cut piracy
The European Parliament has announced a six year 324 million euro programme to fight counterfeiting at EU borders, including through a new IT system for customs cooperation.…
China introduces rules requiring approval for imported digital music
China's Ministry Of Culture says all imported network music must be approved, and digital music distributors must register, with those already operating given until 1 Mar.…
Wrestler expands Jay-Z hand gesture lawsuit
A federal judge has allowed wrestler Diamond Dallas Page to add several Roc-A-Wear companies to his lawsuit against Jay-Z over the diamond hand gesture.…