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IFPI launches more anti-P2P lawsuits against 8,000 suspected file sharers

The International Federation Of The Phonographic Industry has launched lawsuits against around 8,000 suspected file sharers in 17 countries, including Brazil, Mexico and Poland for the first time.…

CMU Editorial • 18 Oct 2006

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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.…

CMU Editorial • 17 Oct 2006

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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.…

CMU Editorial • 17 Oct 2006

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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.…

CMU Editorial • 17 Oct 2006

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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.…

CMU Editorial • 16 Oct 2006

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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.…

CMU Editorial • 16 Oct 2006

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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.…

CMU Editorial • 16 Oct 2006

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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.…

CMU Editorial • 16 Oct 2006

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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.…

CMU Editorial • 13 Oct 2006

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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.…

CMU Editorial • 12 Oct 2006

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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.…

CMU Editorial • 12 Oct 2006

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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.…

CMU Editorial • 12 Oct 2006