EMI sue MP3.com founder over MP3tunes.com
EMI has sued MP3.com founder Michael Robertson's companies MP3tunes.com and Sideload, alleging they infringe copyright, which Robertson calls retaliatory.…
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Indian label gets court order against YouTube
Indian label Super Cassettes Industries has obtained a court order prohibiting YouTube India from carrying its music or videos, following earlier litigation.…
Polish piracy server closed down
A Polish server allegedly used to post pre-release music has been shut down by police after a raid, with two people arrested.…
Another BitTorrent tracker goes offline
Canadian BitTorrent tracker Demonoid has gone offline after the Canadian Recording Industry Association threatened the company renting its servers.…
Meat Loaf fan threatens legal action over cut short show
A fan plans to sue promoters in Newcastle for a ticket refund after Meat Loaf left the stage early, and is encouraging others to join the claim.…
Winehouse's home raided by police
Police raided Amy Winehouse's North London home as part of an investigation linked to charges against her husband Blake Fielder-Civil.…
My Chemical Romance settle with Maine University
My Chemical Romance have agreed to cover losses incurred by Maine University's students' union after cancelling a gig, ending a threatened lawsuit.…
ITV wants Sky to be forced to sell its stake
ITV has asked the Competition Commission to force BSkyB to sell its 17.9% stake, arguing that this is the only acceptable remedy.…
SonyBMG merger back in court
SonyBMG has appealed to the European Court of Justice against a ruling on its 2004 merger, with IMPALA arguing the appeal should be rejected.…
Jay-Z refuses to sell album on iTunes
Jay-Z will not sell his album 'American Gangster' track by track on iTunes, saying it should be experienced as a whole.…
Jacko foreclosure notice surfaces
A foreclosure notice on Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch over a defaulted $23 million loan has been published by TMZ.com.…
Tupac statue vandal charged
A man who put a noose on a statue of Tupac Shakur has been charged with second degree criminal damage, though not with a hate crime.…