Skynyrd drummer arrested again over sex register
Former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle has been arrested a second time for failing to comply with sex offender registration obligations.…
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Our round up of legal battles, courtroom drama, copyright disputes and everything else.
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Keith Urban infringement suit dismissed
A US court has dismissed songwriter Michael McCloud's copyright claim that Toby Keith's 'I Love This Bar' copied his song 'Tourist Town Bar'.…
Morrissey's NME action may go ahead
Morrissey's lawyers say NME failed to print an apology by the deadline, and IPC is standing its ground as the defamation dispute over an interview moves toward court.…
EMI boss proposes overhaul of costly industry associations
EMI boss Guy Hands has reportedly questioned the cost of the record industry's three trade bodies, with the IFPI expected to face a review of its budget and role.…
Knievel settles with Kanye
Evel Knievel has settled out of court his trademark infringement suit against Kanye West over the 'Touch The Sky' video, after a meeting at West's Florida home.…
Britney Spears seeks to keep custody files from LA children's department
Britney Spears' lawyer has asked courts to keep custody files from the LA County Department of Children and Family Services, fearing leaks to the media; Kevin Federline's lawyers have raised concerns too.…
TI prosecutors to present evidence of past gun violations
Prosecutors in TI's illegal firearms case say they will present evidence he has broken gun laws on at least three previous occasions; he is under house arrest and has pleaded not guilty.…
Pavarotti's widow sues two friends for defamation
Nicoletta Mantovani has launched defamation proceedings against two friends of Luciano Pavarotti who claimed on an Italian TV show that she had isolated him before his death.…
Austria withdraws from Eurovision Song Contest
Austrian broadcaster ORF has withdrawn from the Eurovision Song Contest, claiming voting has become politically driven by Eastern European neighbours rather than based on songs.…
Winehouse's husband remanded in custody
Blake Fielder-Civil has been remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to charges including grievous bodily harm and perverting the course of justice, with the trial not expected until next June.…
Sony ordered to pay indie label $5 million over missing logo on Meat Loaf reissues
An appeals court has upheld a ruling that Sony must pay Cleveland International Records $5 million after reissues of Meat Loaf's 'Bat Out Of Hell' omitted the label's logo.…
Industry welcomes new French body to tackle P2P file sharing
France has launched a body to monitor illegal file sharing, with ISPs cooperating to identify offenders who may ultimately have their internet access suspended; the music industry has welcomed the move.…