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September 30, 2009
Jackson Estate Sues Two California Corporations
The MICHAEL JACKSON Estate’s Special Administrators have sued two CALIFORNIA corporations with no connection to the late singer for exploiting his death by unlawfully seeking trademarks using the name "MICHAEL JACKSON" as well as such … more »
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September 10, 2009
Muzak Facing Bankruptcy
MUZAK HOLDINGS and some of its subsidiaries have filed a Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement with the UNITED STATES Bankruptcy Court for the District of DELAWARE. The Plan is supported by MUZAK's largest secured and unsecured creditor, SILVER … more »
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June 10, 2009
Is Bono Being Boycotted?
Which top-selling artist purportedly had his new single yanked from some radio stations playlists in retaliation for supporting royalties for musicians? THE ASSOCIATED PRESS reports no one involved will name the recording artist, but his no-play … more »
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February 23, 2009
McCain, RNC Vs Browne Lawsuit Rolls On
The UNITED STATES District Court for the Central District of CALIFORNIA has denied the motions of Senator JOHN MCCAIN and the REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE to dismiss the lawsuit brought by singer/songwriter JACKSON BROWNE for the unauthorized use of … more »
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November 12, 2008
Report: Judge Dismisses Label Collusion Charges
A federal judge has strongly dismissed claims that major labels conspired on digital music pricing levels, according to court documents obtained by DIGITAL MUSIC NEWS. The decision was issued by U.S. District Judge LORETTA A. PRESKA for the Southern … more »
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November 3, 2008
SIRIUS Shareholders File Suit Against SIRIUS XM Radio Management
A group of 500 shareholders, calling themselves "Save Sirius," have accused SIRIUS XM management of "unjustly enriching themselves at the expense of shareholders." A derivative suit on behalf of shareholders has been filed in the … more »
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May 5, 2008
Arbitron Faces Another Lawsuit
On the heels of a class action lawsuit (NET NEWS 4/30) filed by COUGHLIN STOIA GELLER RUDMAN & ROBBINS LLP, on behalf of an institutional investor, PLUMBERS and PIPEFITTERS Local Union No. 630 Pension-Annuity Trust Fund, in the U.S. DISTRICT COURT … more »
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October 24, 2007
Judge Allows Class-Action Against Clear Channel
A UNITED STATES District Court judge gave the green light to a class-action lawsuit claiming CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS used its market dominance to illegally inflate ticket prices to live rock concerts across the country. The opinion issued by Judge … more »
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May 19, 2006
UMG Reports Q1 Earnings Growth
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP (UMG) reports that Q1 earnings have increased to $114.9 million from $48.5 million for the same period last year. While the gain can primarily be attributed to the company's recovery of a cash deposit of $63.85 million from the … more »
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January 26, 2006
Nettwerk Music Group To Help Family Fight RIAA Lawsuit
CANADIAN-based artist label and management company NETTWERK MUSIC GROUP is helping one music fan, DAVID GREUBEL, fight a P2P lawsuit filed against his family by the RIAA. "Suing music fans is not the solution, it's the problem," stated … more »