Viagogo must now change its business model or face the consequences, including prison time for top executives. Viagogo isn’t exactly the most reputable secondary ticketing platform. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. In order to ensure it makes a profit…
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Tekashi 6ix9ine to Remain Behind Bars Until His Trial Date In September of 2019
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is preparing for a protracted legal battle by beefing up his team of lawyers ahead of his scheduled trial date. 6ix9ine, whose birth name is Daniel Hernandez, made his first appearance in court since his arrest on November 18th. …
MusicMonster, a Notorious Stream Ripper, Declared Illegal
MusicMonster argued it merely provided a private copying service for song downloads. A German high court disagreed. Among stream rippers, MusicMonster is a very curious service. The music service scans active internet radio streams, searching for the …
Supreme Court May Rule Against Apple in Closely Watched Antitrust Case
Should the case go to trial, Apple – and many other online marketplaces – could face a tough time at court. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an antitrust case against Apple. Robert Pepper, a Chicago resident, first filed a class-action lawsuit in 2…
Los Angeles Jury Rules Against Skrillex over 2012 Stage Diving Incident
Skrillex found out the true cost of stage diving – $3.4 million. In 2012, Jennifer Fraissl went to see a Skrillex show in Downtown Los Angeles. Six years later, a Los Angeles jury has awarded her $4.5 million in damages. So, what happened? During the s…
IFPI, IMPALA, ECSA, ICMP, and GESAC Jointly Respond to YouTube’s ‘Fact-Free Fear Mongering’
YouTube Music’s chief Lyor Cohen is warning that his platform will be forever changed by Article 13. Several music industry associations have now issued a formal response. YouTube and its parent Google/Alphabet has a very serious crisis on its hands. …
6ix9ine Faces 30+ Years In Prison Over Multiple Felony Charges
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine may be facing life in prison after his latest arrest. The rapper was arrested Sunday night by federal agents on a number of different charges. Those charges include racketeering, weapons, and drug possession. 6ix9ine is no strang…
Cox Communications Prepares for a Difficult Court Battle Against the Major Labels In Virginia
Is Cox Communications about lose its upcoming court case — and handy DMCA defense — against the music industry in Virginia? Cox hasn’t had a great time in Virginia. At the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, a federal judge essentia…
A SoundCloud Troll Successfully Rips Down Artists’ Works Using DMCA ‘Hacks’
After a flaw in SoundCloud’s copyright infringement system was exploited, artists and producers on SoundCloud had their tracks abruptly removed. Dr. Egg, a notorious troll, filed copyright violation claims against multiple artists and producers. Using…
At Least Two Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) Contenders Have Emerged — Here’s the First One
The American Music Licensing Collective (AMLC) is just one group vying to fulfill the duties of the MMA’s Music Licensing Collective (MLC). Last month, the Music Modernization Act (MMA) was signed into law by President Trump. Now, the hard work of cre…