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Legal Mishap Costs Romantics Band Member Heavily

In a recent ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's decision to impose triple damages on Mike…

Spotify at War with Artists over Licensing Mechanical Rights

Summary: A judge threw out Spotify's motion to dismiss a copyright lawsuit after the music streamer said that it did…

Dr. Luke Says Kesha Owes $1.3 Million in Unpaid Royalties

Summary: Dr. Luke and Kesha's court battle isn't over.  Last August, pop star Kesha may have dropped her rape lawsuit…

Apple Files Lawsuit against Qualcomm in China

Summary: Apple filed another lawsuit against Qualcomm in China, just days after filing a lawsuit against the chip-maker in US…

Apple Sues Qualcomm for Unfair Licensing Terms

Summary: Apple is taking their fight against Qualcomm to court regarding royalties, licensing terms, monopoly practices, and retaliation. Apple filed…

Microsoft Sues Samsung for Patent Royalties

Samsung seems destined to remain embroiled in patent litigation forever. On top of the Apple-Samsung patent wars fought in courtrooms…

RIAA Lawyer Joins Venable LLP

George Borkowski, the ex-RIAA lawyer who helped torpedo the Napster and Grokster file-sharing services, is leaving a slimy trail to…