EU puts IP pressure on Romania and Bulgaria
Romania and Bulgaria face sanctions if they fail to tackle piracy and IP issues before full EU membership on 1 January, the IFPI report says.…
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Two charges dropped against Foxy Brown
Two charges brought against rapper Foxy Brown by former management consultant Rasheeda Ellis have been dropped at a New Jersey municipal court, with both sides agreeing to have no further contact.…
Briggs pleads guilty to Leeson attack
New Zealander Christian Briggs has pleaded guilty to GBH over an attack on Les Incompetents frontman Billy Leeson, with the case adjourned until 23 October.…
British Library airs copyright concerns
The British Library has backed a radical overhaul of UK copyright law at the Labour Party Conference, arguing that digital rights management blocks preservation and access.…
Minelli case thrown out of court
Judge Jane Solomon has dismissed David Gest's $10 million civil assault lawsuit against Liza Minelli, citing conflicting evidence about his injuries.…
Ofcom say no to ITV kids show cuts
Ofcom has refused ITV permission to cut children's programming on ITV1 from eight hours to two.…
Victory and Hawthorne Heights dispute continues
Victory Records has filed legal papers accusing Hawthorne Heights of making untrue claims to escape their contract, as the dispute over royalties continues.…
BPI wants tax breaks for A&R and a strategic creative industries body
The BPI has called for a tax credit for A&R investment and a Creative Industries Strategy Group, in response to the government's Creative Economy Programme.…
Ofcom unsure what to do with returned Stroud licence
Ofcom says it does not yet know what to do with the Stroud FM licence handed back by UKRD, which will leave the town without a commercial station.…
Copyright Tribunal due to kick off this week
The Copyright Tribunal considering the split of digital royalties between UK recorded and publishing sectors is due to start on Thursday, unless a settlement is reached.…
Japanese content owners call for copyright extension
Sixteen Japanese copyright organisations have called for copyright terms to be extended to 70 years, to match the US and Europe.…
Orchestras and Musicians' Union welcome change in air travel rules
Orchestras and the Musicians' Union have welcomed a Department of Transport decision to relax rules on carrying instruments into aeroplane cabins.…