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US internet organisations support Grande's appeal in record industry copyright battle

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Grande Communications • 2 min read

US internet organisations support Grande's appeal in record industry copyright battle

Two trade organisations for the US internet sector have submitted an amicus brief in support of Grande Communications as it continues in its legal battle with the record industry, seeking to overturn a $46.8 million judgement…

Chris Cooke • 16 Oct 2023

Family of late Kiss guitar tech sue band over their COVID protocols during 2021 tour

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Kiss • 2 min read

Family of late Kiss guitar tech sue band over their COVID protocols during 2021 tour

The family of late guitar tech Francis Stueber have sued Kiss. He died of COVID while touring with the band in 2021 and the family say that was because there were inadequate safety measures in place as Kiss toured during the pandemic…

Chris Cooke • 13 Oct 2023

Sam Smith and Normani shouldn't get legal costs after defeating song-theft lawsuit, argues their accuser

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Sam Smith • 1 min read

Sam Smith and Normani shouldn't get legal costs after defeating song-theft lawsuit, argues their accuser

The company of an artist who unsuccessfully sued Sam Smith and Normani over allegations their hit 'Dancing With A Stranger' ripped off an earlier song reckons it shouldn’t have to cover their legal costs…

Chris Cooke • 12 Oct 2023

Authors criticise lack of transparency around Spotify's new audiobook offer

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Spotify • 2 min read

Authors criticise lack of transparency around Spotify's new audiobook offer

The UK’s Society Of Authors has criticised the lack of transparency about the deals Spotify has negotiated with book publishers in order to include access to audiobooks as part of its premium subscription package…

Chris Cooke • 12 Oct 2023

Easy Life concede defeat in EasyGroup battle, will change name

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Easy Life • 2 min read

Easy Life concede defeat in EasyGroup battle, will change name

Easy Life have said that “having explored literally every possible avenue” they have concluded that they will have to change their name, as a result of legal action from EasyJet owner EasyGroup. They will play two final shows under their current name this week…

Andy Malt • 11 Oct 2023

Cardi B defamer will still owe damages despite bankruptcy

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Cardi B • 1 min read

Cardi B defamer will still owe damages despite bankruptcy

The YouTuber who defamed Cardi B still owes millions in damages despite declaring bankruptcy, because those monies are owed for "willful and malicious injury"…

Chris Cooke • 10 Oct 2023

Coldplay countersue former manager Dave Holmes in £14 million lawsuit

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Coldplay • 2 min read

Coldplay countersue former manager Dave Holmes in £14 million lawsuit

Coldplay have counter-sued their former manager Dave Holmes, who they accuse of making mistakes in the management of their last tour which cost the band millions - Holmes accuses them of reneging on his most recent management deal…

Chris Cooke • 09 Oct 2023

Germany-based stream manipulation service closes down following legal action from the record industry

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SP-Onlinepromotion • 1 min read

Germany-based stream manipulation service closes down following legal action from the record industry

Stream manipulation service SP-Onlinepromotion has closed down following legal action by German record industry trade group BVMI and global industry organisation IFPI…

Chris Cooke • 09 Oct 2023

Another class action lawsuit filed over this year's Electric Zoo

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Electric Zoom • 2 min read

Another class action lawsuit filed over this year's Electric Zoo

Another class action lawsuit has been filed in relation to last month’s Electric Zoo festival in New York, where the first day was cancelled at the last minute, and the following two days suffered from late starts, long queues and overcrowding…

Chris Cooke • 09 Oct 2023

Tour poster featuring Photoshopped plane plays a key role in EasyJet's trademark lawsuit against Easy Life

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Easy Life • 3 min read

Tour poster featuring Photoshopped plane plays a key role in EasyJet's trademark lawsuit against Easy Life

A tour poster featuring a Photoshopped EasyJet plane is a key part of the trademark dispute between Easy Life and the EasyGroup…

Chris Cooke • 06 Oct 2023

AI Hub on Discord goes offline, probably due to music industry copyright complaints

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Discord • 1 min read

AI Hub on Discord goes offline, probably due to music industry copyright complaints

The Discord server called AI Hub has been taken down seemingly because of copyright complaints - the Recording Industry Association Of America started raising concerns about infringement by users of the server earlier this year…

Chris Cooke • 06 Oct 2023

Hipgnosis confirms Kenny MacPherson is on leave of absence following sexual assault allegation

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Hipgnosis • 2 min read

Hipgnosis confirms Kenny MacPherson is on leave of absence following sexual assault allegation

Hipgnosis Songs Group CEO Kenny MacPherson has been placed on a leave of absence following the filing of a new lawsuit by a former colleague from the 2000s who alleges sexual harassment and assault…

Chris Cooke • 06 Oct 2023

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