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German Court Denies Label-Driven, ISP Subpoenas

Paul Resnikoff
August 5, 2007
A local court in Germany has recently blocked labels from seeking the identities of suspecting file-traders, the latest setback for majors in the region. According to a report from German publication Heise O... Read More...

Senator Prods Radio Conglomerates on Payola Compliance

Paul Resnikoff
July 12, 2007
Just months after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued payola-related penalties against US-based radio conglomerates, a prominent lawmaker is assuming the role of compliance cop. Senator Russ F... Read More...

BurnLounge, FTC Strike Cooperative Agreement

Paul Resnikoff
June 28, 2007
BurnLounge has now forged a cooperative agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), one that involves an overhaul of the current business model. According to BurnLounge executives, the company will el... Read More...

FTC Officially Begins Burnlounge Investigation, Alleges Fraud

Paul Resnikoff
June 13, 2007
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially announced its investigation of BurnLounge, a move that confirms earlier reports. The regulatory body recently detailed the investigation and offered related ... Read More...

Copyright Royalty Board Denies Webcaster Rehearing Requests

Paul Resnikoff
April 16, 2007
The US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has now denied motions for a rehearing by internet radio broadcasters, according to documents issued Monday. The broadcasters are protesting a more expensive royalty sche... Read More...
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RIAA Sues Stroke Victim in Michigan

Paul Resnikoff
March 16, 2007
The RIAA has now brought suit against a stroke victim in Michigan in Warner v. Paladuk. See copy of summons (pdf). Although the defendant John Paladuk, an employee of C&N Railroad for 36 years, was living ... Read More...

RIAA Offers ISPs Pre-Lawsuit Settlement Option

Paul Resnikoff
February 14, 2007
The RIAA has now extended a new deal to ISPs, one that would allow subscribers to quickly resolve lawsuits. A copy of a letter sent by the RIAA to a specific access provider, obtained Digital Music News, off... Read More...
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RIAA Has to Pay Debbie Foster’s Attorneys Fees

Paul Resnikoff
February 6, 2007
In an Oklahoma case, Capitol Records v. Debbie Foster, the Court has granted the defendant's motion for attorneys fees to be imposed against the RIAA, holding that Ms. Foster is to receive her "reasonable attor... Read More...

More Drama Surrounds DJ Drama Mixtape Raid

Paul Resnikoff
January 18, 2007
More details are now surfacing on a recent raid against DJ Drama and his Aphilliates Music Group. Drama, whose real name is Tyree Simmons, was arrested along with companion DJ Don Cannon under felony rackete... Read More...

German Labels Step Up Lawsuits Against File-Swappers

Paul Resnikoff
January 3, 2007
Major labels in Germany are now planning to increase the amount of lawsuits issued against file-swappers. The labels will deliver 1,000 lawsuits monthly, according to recent comments from IFPI Germany CEO Pe... Read More...
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Legislation Seeks Compensation on Radio-Based Downloads

Paul Resnikoff
April 27, 2006
New radio platforms are rapidly gaining strength, though time-shifting and storage capabilities are generating major concerns. While consumers are increasingly opting for on-demand models, groups like the RIAA... Read More...
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French Lawmakers Consider Legalized P2P Framework

Paul Resnikoff
March 8, 2006
French lawmakers will soon vote on a measure that would pave the way for a legalized, P2P file-sharing framework. The vote, scheduled for March 14th, follows a late-session amendment in December. That has sinc... Read More...
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