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DEA Joins Michael Jackson Death Probe
July 02, 2009 - Rock and Pop | Legal and Management
The circumstances surrounding Michael Jackson's death have become a federal issue, with the Drug Enforcement Administration asked to help police take a look at the pop star's doctors and possible drug use. » Full Story
Labels' Usenet.com Victory Could Set Important Precedent
July 01, 2009 - Legal and Management | Digital and Mobile
The recording industry has racked up another significant legal victory over an Internet-based piracy facilitator. » Full Story
Briefs: FCC Chairman, CDBaby, Spotify, EMI
June 30, 2009 - Digital and Mobile | Retail
Julius Genachowski, the FCC’s new chairman, has been sworn in and has named his staff; when it re-launches next month, CDBaby.com will offer download cards to its members to sell at shows; EMI has reportedly withdrawn its mechanical rights from PRS, the UK collection society. » Full Story
Michael Jackson's Mother Wins Temporary Control Of Estate
June 29, 2009 - Legal and Management
Michael Jackson's mother Katherine on Monday won temporary guardianship of the late singer's children and control of his estate as a legal battle over his kids, money and belongings began to take shape. » Full Story
Jackson Family: Where There's A Will, There's A Way
June 28, 2009 - Legal and Management
Will Michael Jackson's last will and testament be honored by his relatives? » Full Story
Michael Jackson's Last Will Was Completed in 2002
June 27, 2009 - Legal and Management
The issue of Michael Jackson’s will—containing disposition of assets and appointment of guardians for his children—can finally be addressed. » Full Story
Court Of Appeal Rejects Retrial For Pirate Bay
June 26, 2009 - Legal and Management | Digital and Mobile
Sweden's Court of Appeal has ruled the judge in the high-profile Pirate Bay copyright infringement case was not biased and has rejected calls by Pirate Bay founders for a retrial. » Full Story
Police Searching For Doctor Of Michael Jackson
June 26, 2009 - Legal and Management | Rock and Pop
Police are searching for a doctor who they hope will help in the investigation of Michael Jackson's death » Full Story
Men At Work Accused Of Plagiarizing Kids' Song
June 26, 2009 - Legal and Management
Australian rock band Men at Work are fighting accusations that the melody of their 1980s international hit, "Down Under," was stolen from a popular children's song about a bird. » Full Story
How Will Michael Jackson's Death Impact His Legal Problems?
June 26, 2009 - Legal and Management
While Michael Jackson has passed away, many pending legal cases are still living. What will happen to these lawsuits now? » Full Story
Pirate Bay Founders Sent Summons Via Twitter
June 25, 2009 - Digital and Mobile | Legal and Management
A Dutch entertainment industry group has demanded Swedish file-sharing site The Pirate Bay be shut down in the Netherlands and says Pirate Bay founders have been sent their court summons via Twitter and Facebook. » Full Story
Ex-Tom Waits Manager Sues Author, Random House
June 25, 2009 - Legal and Management
Herb Cohen, former record executive and manager for Tom Waits has sued journalist Barney Hoskyns and Random House, his publisher, for $1 million over claims allegedly made in Hoskyns' "Lowside of the Road, A Life of Tom Waits." » Full Story
Michael Jackson Leaves Hefty Debts, Unrealized Comeback
June 25, 2009 - Rock and Pop
Along with a vast musical legacy and legions of adoring fans, pop superstar Michael Jackson leaves behind a mountain of debt and an unfulfilled comeback many hoped would rake in millions and erase his financial troubles. » Full Story
French Govt Reworks 'Three-Strikes' Law
June 25, 2009 - Global | Digital and Mobile | Legal and Management
The "three-strikes" saga continues in France following the Constitutional Council's recent decision canceling the sanction side of the bill, with the government attempting to find a way around the legal ruling. » Full Story
Black Eyed Peas Manager Sued By Perez Hilton
June 24, 2009 - Legal and Management
Blogger Perez Hilton has sued Black Eyed Peas manager Polo Molino for battery and infliction of emotional distress over an alleged incident at Sunday's MuchMusic Video Awards. » Full Story
Briefs: BitTorrent, Jammie Thomas, Twitter
June 23, 2009 - Digital and Mobile
Why Jammie Thomas-Rasset was found guilty; mobile consumer satisfaction results; the average time per user spent at Twitter has grown 175% over a year ago and more. » Full Story
German Court Rules Against Rapidshare
June 23, 2009 - Global | Digital and Mobile | Legal and Management
The Regional Court of Hamburg has ruled in favor of German collecting society GEMA, which had requested that the court issue an order prohibiting file-hosting service rapidshare.com from making around 5,000 music tracks available on the Internet. » Full Story
Major Labels Sue Irish ISPs
June 23, 2009 - Global | Digital and Mobile | Legal and Management
The major labels have launched a legal action against two Irish Internet Service Providers, including Ireland's second largest telco BT Ireland, to make them take action against illegal file-sharers on their networks. » Full Story
Death Row Back To Life With Publishing Deal, New Releases
June 22, 2009 - Record Labels | Legal and Management
Music publisher EverGreen, which owns the catalogs of 2 Live Crew, Third Eye Blind, MC Hammer, Tupac Shakur and others, has signed a deal with WIDEawake, the Canada-based development company that acquired the assets of Death Row Records earlier this year. » Full Story
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty To Assault
June 22, 2009 - Legal and Management | RB Hip-Hop
Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault on pop star Rihanna. » Full Story
Briefs: Edgar Bronfman, BT, Topspin
June 22, 2009 - Record Labels | Digital and Mobile
CEO and chairman of Warner Music Group, Edgar Bronfman, offers his thoughts on a possible Warner-EMI merger; the four majors music groups have sued BT and UPC, owners of ISPs and more. » Full Story
U.K. Arrest In P2P Pre-Release Investigation
June 22, 2009 - Global | Digital and Mobile | Legal and Management
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in the U.K. in connection with a group leaking pre-release music on P2P file-sharing networks. » Full Story
Black Eyed Peas Manager Charged With Assault On Perez Hilton
June 22, 2009 - Legal and Management
Toronto police have charged Black Eyed Peas manager Liborio Molina with assault after an alleged confrontation with celebrity blogger Perez Hilton at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto. » Full Story
'Three-Strikes' Off Anti-Piracy Agenda In Spain
June 22, 2009 - Global | Digital and Mobile | Legal and Management
Spain's cultural industry has accepted that the proposed disconnection of Internet users who ignore warnings not to download illegally is no longer an option. » Full Story
Italian Piracy Operators Forfeit $3.3 Million
June 19, 2009 - Global | Digital and Mobile | Legal and Management
An Italian judge in Milan has ordered the operators of pirate music Web sites to forfeit more than 2.4 million euros ($3.3 million) following an investigation into copyright infringement. » Full Story
 


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