Australian labels score victory against ISP
Swiftel has settled with Australian record labels, reportedly paying compensation and agreeing to stop file-sharing hubs on its network.…
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Brian McFadden case thrown out of court
Charges of speeding and careless driving against Brian McFadden have been dismissed in Ireland because the case took too long to reach court.…
Spector lawyers want self-incriminating comments ignored
Lawyers for Phil Spector are asking a judge to exclude his initial comments to police and evidence of guns seized from his home.…
Prosecution sets out case against Irv Gotti ahead of trial
US federal prosecutors have published a 50-page document setting out their case against Irv Gotti and Chris Lorenzo over alleged money laundering for a drug dealer.…
Megaman raps at Old Bailey
Dwayne Vincent, aka Megaman of So Solid Crew, performed in court at the Old Bailey while denying he glorified violence, in his trial for the murder of Colin Scarlett.…
EC official will take action if collection societies don't adapt
EU Internal Market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy has warned collecting societies that tougher action will follow if they do not adopt the EC's pan-European online licensing model.…
BPI tell off Apple and Napster for P2P ads
The BPI has criticised Apple and Napster for advertising on a P2P network, with Apple blaming an agency that acted without consent.…
Clear Channel start post-payola clear out
Clear Channel has dismissed two programme directors, Michael Saunders and Diana Laird, over accepting gifts from Sony labels as part of its payola investigation.…
Xfm to bid for North East licence
Xfm plans a two-week North East pilot via digital and web ahead of a bid for the full analogue licence in Tyne & Wear and Teesside, with applications due to OfCom by 8 December.…
BBC push for higher licence fee
Mark Thompson and Michael Grade are pushing for a higher licence fee to fund mobile and broadband TV ambitions, which critics say gives the BBC an unfair advantage.…
Universal comment on collection societies complaint
Universal Music Group has said collection societies have set excessive royalty rates and imposed unfair terms, as its complaint to the European Commission proceeds.…
DMX in court over discharge violations
DMX has asked for an adjournment over alleged violations of his conditional discharge, with negotiations reportedly underway with the Queens District Attorney.…