Sue ‘Em All: British Law Firm Goes After the Media…
Chasing file-swappers has never been a media-friendly affair – just ask the RIAA. So why not just sue the media as well?
Too Fast, Too Furious? Digital Economy Bill Getting Close.
As the Digital Economy Bill nears passage in the UK, a growing number of opponents are urging a slowdown in process. Instead of an accelerated ‘wash-up’ path, concerned citizens are advocating a more traditional legislative debate and review. “Democracy and accountability will be sidestepped if this bill is rushed through and amended without debate during the so-called ‘wash-up’ process,” an [...]
Boomerang: Gaga Quickly Countersues Ex-Boyfriend…
Hardly a costume change later, Lady Gaga is now countersuing ex-boyfriend Rob Fusari. Last week, Fusari lodged a $30 million-plus lawsuit against Gaga, alleging unfair bilking of royalties. Fusari claimed a critical role in the formation, conceptualization, and transformation of Stefani Germanotta into the current pop juggernaut, though the Gaga camp is questioning that account of the relationship.
SoundExchange Responds: Billboard, Check Your Math…
Are streaming radio (non-interactive) royalties really in the toilet? Not according to SoundExchange, which is now challenging a report suggesting abysmal artist payouts.
What Happened In Canada Last Year…
Like many of its global peers, Canada is working through its own issues of piracy and cultural preservation. That picture also includes a downturn in recorded music sales.
A2IM Keeps Stumping for Net Neutrality…
The complicated debate over net neutrality continues this week, thanks to a pro-neutrality filing by A2IM. Group president Rich Bengloff has been stumping for neutrality for some time, though the group just filed its support paperwork with the FCC. “In an increasingly networked, digital world, the internet represents a crucial marketplace, and when able to compete on fair terms, independent [...]