Doherty hit security guard
Security guard Mark Robinson is reportedly suing Pete Doherty, claiming he was hit with a microphone during a Leeds gig, with Doherty's team investigating.…
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Real settles antitrust disputes with Microsoft
RealNetworks has settled its long-running antitrust disputes with Microsoft worldwide, entering three partnership agreements worth around $761 million.…
Carl Barat's band may have to change name
Carl Barat's new band Dirty Pretty Things may have to rename, as another group has used the name since January and says it has established a copyright over it.…
Universal accuse collection societies of restricting digital growth
Universal Music Group has complained to the European Commission that royalty collection societies are conspiring to force up digital royalty rates, forming what it calls a monopoly.…
Government to research how it can help smaller music companies
Music Minister James Purnell has launched a research project into the support independent music companies need, saying small firms are vital to the industry and culture.…
Japan considering iPod levy
According to the New York Times, Japanese authorities are considering a levy on iPod sales to pay copyright owners, which the Consumers Union of Japan opposes.…
Korean government may investigate Apple's flash supply
South Korean Fair Trade Commission chairman Kang Chul-kyu is considering an investigation into a reported favourable flash memory deal between Samsung and Apple, after complaints from rivals.…
Universal boss wants variable pricing too
Universal chairman Doug Morris said the group will keep current download prices but wants variable pricing, echoing EMI and Warner.…
Boy George returns to UK after drugs charges in New York
Boy George has flown back to the UK after being charged in New York with cocaine possession and falsely reporting a burglary, and is due in court there in December.…
European Commission to publish pan-European copyright proposals this week
Jacqueline Minor said proposals for a model of online music distribution would be published this week, leaving implementation to local collecting societies, which has disappointed download firms.…
So Solid Crew tracks presented as evidence in Megaman case
Prosecutors played So Solid Crew tracks in court as evidence against rapper Megaman, real name Dwayne Vincent, accused with Carl Morgan of murdering Colin Scarlett.…
RIAA face legal fight with teenager
After a Michigan court ruled Candy Chan not liable for her daughter's file sharing, the labels are seeking a guardian ad litem for Brittany Chan, a step towards suing the fourteen-year-old.…