US Copyright Office extends compulsory licensing to ringtones
The US Copyright Office has ruled that ringtones should fall under compulsory licensing provisions, a decision welcomed by the RIAA but criticised by the NMPA.…
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Russia likely to comply on US' IP demands
Russian Minister German Gref says a final agreement with the US on intellectual property rules is expected within two weeks, a development likely to affect allofmp3.com.…
National Music Week is go
National Music Week launched with Matt Willis and All Angels, featuring a schools chart based on free downloads, and Music Manifesto's Marc Jaffrey defending the campaign.…
ES still faces defamation suit over opera review
The Evening Standard has failed to block a defamation action from composer Keith Burstein over a review of his opera 'Manifest Destiny', which will proceed to court next year.…
SonyBMG reach one more rootkit settlement
SonyBMG's rootkit copy-protection case has reached a settlement approved by the Quebec Superior Court, though a lawsuit in Italy and a possible Texas action remain.…
Warrant out for Del Amitri man over speeding charge
An arrest warrant has been issued for Del Amitri singer Justin Currie after he failed to attend Perth District Court on a speeding charge.…
Madden and Duff seek restraining orders
Joel Madden and Hilary Duff have sought restraining orders against two men they say are stalking them, one of whom is described as obsessed with Duff.…
Loudeye face investor lawsuits ahead of takeover
Loudeye faces several investor lawsuits alleging it inflated its value between 2003 and 2005, though these are unlikely to stop Nokia's $60 million takeover.…
Jay-Z not allowed to play in China
Chinese officials have banned Jay-Z's Shanghai concert on 23 October over his 'vulgar language', and the rapper says he hopes to reschedule.…
Truck driver who hit Cassidy summonsed
The truck driver whose vehicle hit rapper Cassidy's SUV has been summonsed for an improper turn, while Cassidy has regained consciousness and is expected to recover.…
Phil Spector trial delayed again
Phil Spector's murder trial has been delayed for a third time, now starting on 5 March after the judge allowed the defence more time to prepare.…
Mark Chapman refused parole again
Mark Chapman, who killed John Lennon, has been refused parole for a fourth time and will remain at Attica Correctional Facility for at least two more years.…