Category Archives: Copyright News
Russia Throws Out Net Piracy Case
I just read this on ccMixter’s Blog… A court in Moscow has acquitted the former owner of the Russian music website, AllofMp3.com, who sold downloads of Western music as low as $0 .10 per track. According to the District Judge, … Continue reading
Publishers Join Lawsuit Against YouTube
The National Music Publishers’ Association is joining a copyright infringement lawsuit against YouTube. The lawsuit contends that YouTube is hosting video clips that the plaintiffs hold copyrights to… while YouTube states they are complying with copyright law by removing any … Continue reading
$210,000 Lawsuit Filed Against a Bar
Bars featuring cover bands watch your back… Nightclubs, bars, restaurants and other establishments featuring live artists that perform cover songs written by famous musicians are being targeted by music copyright companies in an effort collect royalty fees. A $210,000 copyright … Continue reading
Eminem’s Lawsuit Against Apple
A multi-million dollar lawsuit has been filed by Eminem’s music publisher alleging that Apple has violated copyright laws by allowing unauthorized downloads of Eminem’s songs. Apparently, this may not be the last lawsuit of this nature. The issue surrounding this … Continue reading