RIAA sues XM over track capture service
The RIAA is suing XM over its Inno device, which lets listeners capture tracks, claiming it is not covered by radio licences and seeking $150,000 per song.…
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Lib Dems want conditions put on copyright extensions
Liberal Democrat culture spokesman Don Foster proposes extending recording copyright from 50 to 95 years, but only on a 'use it or lose it' basis.…
TI cleared by judge
Judge Daniel Perry has ended TI's probation, leaving the rapper free to resume touring, though his next performances are expected in the US.…
Glitter appeal trial postponed
Gary Glitter's appeal trial in Vietnam has been postponed to 5 June, according to Bui Ngoc Hoa, head of the People's Supreme Court of Appeals.…
DMX cautioned at Heathrow
DMX has been cautioned by police after being arrested at Heathrow for allegedly abusing airline staff on an American Airlines flight.…
Barrett loses lawsuit against Island and Marley family
Aston Barrett has lost his High Court claim for alleged unpaid royalties from Island Records and the Marley family, with the judge finding the matter settled in 1994.…
Creative sue Apple over iPod interface
Creative Technologies has sued Apple Computers, claiming the iPod interface copies its patented MP3 navigation system, and has asked the US ITC to block iPod imports.…
UK consumer body opposes copyright extension proposals
The National Consumer Council says half of UK consumers copy music from CDs to devices illegally and opposes extending recording copyright beyond 50 years.…
HMV's Ottakar's takeover gets formal go ahead
The Competition Commission has formally cleared HMV's takeover of bookseller Ottakar's, saying merging it with Waterstones would not substantially lessen competition.…
More payola gossip
A Universal source says its payola settlement delays were because some practices were within FCC radio rules, while radio group Entercom plans to fight Spitzer in court.…
Canadian broadcasters call for cut in native music quota
Canadian broadcasters want the Canadian content radio quota cut from 35% to 25%, while Friends Of Canadian Broadcasting wants it raised to 40%.…
Latest Doherty court news
Pete Doherty has missed a second court hearing because he was touring Germany with Babyshambles, and has been ordered to appear again on 9 June.…