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Maybe there's a reason why you haven't heard the Skullcandy name in a while.  According to a massive class action lawsuit filed this week, Skullcandy founder and executive director Rick Alden bilked investo... Read More...
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According to a recent reports, the Higher Regional Court Munich (OLG) decided yesterday (Jan 28th) that ''YouTube and its service cannot be held accountable for any copyright infringements.'' The report ... Read More...
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