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.…
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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The Harry Fox Agency has withdrawn its proposed interactive streaming licence for MusicNet amid an industry dispute over whether streams need mechanical licences.…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.…
Mariah Carey to sue Mary Carey over trademark
Mariah Carey has threatened legal action against porn actress Mary Carey to stop her trademarking a similar stage name for audio and video recordings.…
Courtney Love's probation terminated a year early
Los Angeles judge Rand Rubin has ended Courtney Love's probation a year early, despite objections from Kristin King's lawyers who argued the protective order should continue.…
Drifters dispute to go to UK court
The Treadwell family are suing the UK-based Drifters line-up in a UK court, alleging trademark infringement and passing off as the legendary group.…
IMPALA welcome EC's expanded investigation into publishing merger
The European Commission has opened an in-depth inquiry into Universal's proposed purchase of BMG Music Publishing, a decision expected on 27 April, which IMPALA welcomes.…