Irish High Court OKs ‘Three-Strikes’ Protocol on File-Sharing
Ireland’s High Court has approved a settlement that will see Internet service provider Eircom sever the connections of subscribers who fail to heed repeated warnings to stop illegal file-sharing. The court disagreed that handing over the identities of suspected file-swappers to copyright holders by Eircom runs afoul of the country’s privacy laws.
But Wait: Outrage on Digital Economy Act Simmering…
Sure, the IFPI, BPI and UK Music love the Digital Economy Bill-turned-Act. But why was this rushed through the legislature? That is a question being asked by thousands of unhappy protesters concerned that a broader level of debate was needed.
As ISPs Celebrate, What Say the Music Consortia?
A pro-Comcast, District Court ruling this week dropped a bomb on net neutrality, and the music industry is still sorting its next steps out. The indie-focused, pro-neutrality A2IM discussed the matter at a board meeting Tuesday night, though group president Rich Bengloff declined discussion with Digital Music News at this stage. Similarly, the RIAA had “no reaction at the moment,” [...]
Neutrality Interrupted: Court Rules In Favor of Comcast…
A federal court has ruled that Comcast is authorized to interfere with user accounts and traffic flows, a decision that solidly challenges net neutrality positions in the US. The unanimous, three-judge decision by the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit overturns an earlier order by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and suddenly rearranges the neutrality debate.
Those Who Ignore History: Indie Producers Suing Swappers…
A consortium of independent film producers is now suing file-swappers, according to details surfacing Wednesday. The self-named US Copyright Group has already initiated proceedings against 20,000 accused swappers, an aggressive start to a far broader campaign. According to a detailed article from the Hollywood Reporter, a ‘handful’ of cases have already been settled, and the rest are ‘creating some havoc’ [...]
NAB Pounces On Doobie Brothers Lawsuit…
Unfortunately, major labels are notorious for screwing artists, and that is sullying the battle for broadcast royalties on recordings. Just recently, the beleaguered EMI was sued by the Doobie Brothers, and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) was all-too-happy to trumpet the news. “The lawsuit is the latest in a long line of litigation against record labels for unpaid royalties [...]
Doobie Brothers Serve Latest Suit Against EMI…
And the latest legal action against EMI? The Doobie Brothers are now suing EMI Music North America over non-payment of royalties, according to reports out of London and Nashville Monday morning.
Please Pay $1.87 Million: Front Line Sues Axl Rose…
Axl Rose is now getting sued by Front Line Management for a lofty $1.87 million, according to details surfacing Friday morning. The suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, was prompted by unpaid commissions.
Bizarre Bieber Twitter Case Continues…
Justin Bieber has more influence over teenage girls than most parents – and, for that matter, the police. On Wednesday, Bieber manager Scooter Braun was formally charged on a number of misdemeanors related to an overcrowded mall appearance in November of last year. Braun was not at the mall, but was phoned to cancel the dangerously-packed event through a Bieber [...]