Sunday, December 03, 2006

Still wishing for peace...

BREIN going after little torrent sites:
Slyck, BREIN Forces Torrent Sites Offline (23 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1350.html> at 28 November 2006

Limewire:
p2pnet.net, LimeWire versus the RIAA: Part II (17 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10467?PHPSESSID=194894023c05561bf4e5142a6d1754c4> at 18 November 2006

Individual lawsuits USA style:
p2pnet.net, Hurricane Rita survivor RIAA victim (29 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10575?PHPSESSID=e71f991419a402d760437530dfa445e8> at 30 November 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA sinks to new low (28 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10567?PHPSESSID=fbaf8f6f43bed087c6694c78a382d8b8> at 29 November 2006

Recording Industry v The People Blog, Shawn Hogan Motion to Dismiss, Based on Defective Copyright Registration, Now Fully Briefed (22 November 2006) <http://recordingindustryvspeople.blogspot.com/2006/11/shawn-hogan-motion-to-dismiss-based-on.html> at 28 November 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA attacks Marie Lindor's son (22 November 2006) http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10516?PHPSESSID=3221cef1b1c77ec731684169e897473b> at 23 November 2006

Arizona Daily Star, Tucson man sued by music industry over downloaded songs (16 November 2006) <http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/156376.php> at 18 Novmeber 2006

Arstechnia, File-sharing defendant says Kazaa has him covered (17 November 2006) <http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20061117-8246.html> at 18 November 2006

The Buffalo News, Colleges facing the music on file sharing (15 November 2006) <http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20061115/1045792.asp> at 17 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Trouble looms for RIAA (10 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10384?PHPSESSID=adfda0b666705ce85a6e40fc0bcbafac> at 12 November 2006

OUT-LAW News, Do not try the cheerleader defence (6 November 2006) <http://www.out-law.com/page-7448> at 7 November 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA: filing cases by the media (5 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10321?PHPSESSID=7b4ca7a66e19cb3580a983f829db1706> at 7 November 2006

diamondbackonline, RIAA cracks down on illegal downloading ( 3 November 2006) <http://www.diamondbackonline.com/media/storage/paper873/news/2006/11/03/News/Riaa-Cracks.Down.On.Illegal.Downloading-2437467.shtml?norewrite200611050158&sourcedomain=www.diamondbackonline.com> at 4 November 2006

SiliconValley.com, 2 sued for downloading over 1,000 songs (2 November 2006) <http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/news/editorial/15908450.htm> at 4 November 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA sues wheelchair mother (1 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10289?PHPSESSID=326d2d5a1665a7b718790fe6be198dc6> at 3 November 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA goes after Santangelo kids (2 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10296?PHPSESSID=326d2d5a1665a7b718790fe6be198dc6> at 3 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Rhode Island AG works for RIAA (2 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10298?PHPSESSID=326d2d5a1665a7b718790fe6be198dc6> at 3 November 2006

The Cedartown Standard, Rockmart woman ordered to pay $6,000 for downloading, sharing music (31 October 2006) <http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=725&NewsID=759026&CategoryID=3436&show=localnews&om=0> at 2 November 2006

Individual lawsuits German style:
p2pnet.net, Big Music's German lawsuits (12 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10400?PHPSESSID=e682f2151087c3a5f1fdfe241eff5b84> at 14 November 2006

P2PBlog, Germany: Prosecution can't use industry experts (2 November 2006) <http://www.p2p-blog.com/item-184.html> at 3 November 2006

Individual lawsuits Spanish style:
Digital Music News, IFPI Questions Recent File-Sharing Ruling in Spain (9 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#110906ifpi> at 12 November 2006

Slyck, Not so Fast, Spanish P2P (7 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1340.html> at 9 November 2006

Digital Music News, Spanish Judge Okays Private File-Swapping; Industry Reacts (6 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#110606spain> at 7 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Music downoads legal in Spain (3 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10300?PHPSESSID=668be023e9b9bca9b6e23397bc15e7f9> at 4 November 2006

TechDirt, Spanish Judge Says Private, Non-Commercial Downloading Is Legal (2 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061102/123407.shtml> at 4 November 2006

CentreDaily.com, Spanish court dismisses music file-sharing case (1 November 2006) <http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/business/technology/15913265.htm> at 3 November 2006

TechDirt, Spanish Judge Says Private, Non-Commercial Downloading Is Legal (2 November 2006) <http://techdirt.com/articles/20061102/123407.shtml> at 3 November 2006

The Christmas rush to litigate:
p2pnet.net, RIAA, MPAA Blitz: Part II (28 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10570?PHPSESSID=fbaf8f6f43bed087c6694c78a382d8b8> at 29 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Xmas with the MPAA and RIAA (23 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10535?PHPSESSID=27cb3baf963a43fcc866e5da2535b2f8> at 24 November 2006

Digital Music News, RIAA, MPAA Prepare Pre-Holiday, Anti-Piracy Blitz (12 November 2006)<http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#112106> at 23 November 2006

More education - surely thats the answer?
ABCNews, Music Academy Unveils Treatise to Downloaders ( 1 November 2006) <http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/ZDM/story?id=2621397> at 2 November 2006

The wider view on litigation as a business model:
TechDirt, Making Unreasonable Legal Demands Doesn't Represent A Digital Music Strategy (20 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061120/112605.shtml> at 23 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Big Music in 'heaps of trouble' (13 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10420?PHPSESSID=e682f2151087c3a5f1fdfe241eff5b84> at 14 November 2006

Statistics you can trust:
p2pnet.net, RIAA losing p2p file sharing war (17 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10459?PHPSESSID=194894023c05561bf4e5142a6d1754c4> at 18 November 2006

Statistics you cant trust:
p2pnet.net, New music 'piracy' statistics (14 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10431?PHPSESSID=ef81396e877201d97c61b28cf1b25699> at 16 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Piracy statistics criticized (7 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10338?PHPSESSID=c37e7b870c0dc0b2760353eb3a05a8c3> at 9 November 2006

TechDirt, Australian Government Calls BS On Bogus Copyright Industry 'Losses' (7 November 2006) <http://techdirt.com/articles/20061106/155823.shtml> at 9 November 2006

The Australian, Piracy figures 'beefed up by music industry' (7 November 2006) http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20714091-2702,00.html> at 7 November 2006

The PirateBay keeping pirates happy:
Slyck, ThePirateBay Expands Lineup (16 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1345.html> at 17 November 2006

Slyck.com, ThePirateBay Grows (1 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1331.html> at 2 November 2006

myBitTorrent expands:
Slyck.com, myBittorrent Expands Lineup (1 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1332.html> at 2 November 2006

More BitTorrent commercialisation:
Slyck, BitTorrent Lands Major Deals (29 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1352.html> at 30 November 2006

Sydney Morning Herald, Torrents of users turn P2P leaders towards licences, sales (7 November 2006) <http://www.smh.com.au/news/wireless--broadband/torrents-of-users-turn-p2p-leaders-towards-licences-sales/2006/11/06/1162661616354.html> at 7 November 2006

Limewire & Frostwire integrate BitTorrent:
p2pnet.net, FrostWire picks up BitTorrent (21 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10508?PHPSESSID=3221cef1b1c77ec731684169e897473b> at 23 November 2006

Slyck.com, LimeWire Beta Supports BitTorrent (1 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1333.html> at 3 November 2006

Universal v MySpace:
Yahoo News, Universal v. MySpace: Is It Really About Music Piracy? (21 November 2006) <http://news.yahoo.com/s/nf/20061121/tc_nf/48108> at 23 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Vivendi's UMG vs MySpace (21 November 2006) http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10496?PHPSESSID=3221cef1b1c77ec731684169e897473b> at 23 November 2006

TechDirt, Universal Music Sues MySpace In Its Continuing Effort To Get Money From Everyone (17 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061117/155911.shtml> at 23 November 2006

CNet News, Universal sues MySpace for copyright violations (17 November 2006) <http://news.com.com/2100-1030_3-6136829.html> at 23 November 2006

Law Suit: http://news.findlaw.com/wsj/docs/ip/umgmyspace111706cmp.html

Reuters (UK), Universal Music sues MySpace over music copyrights (17 November 2006) <http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/articlenews.aspx?type=technologyNews&storyID=2006-11-17T214536Z_01_WEN0071_RTRIDST_0_TECH-MEDIA-UNIVERSAL-MYSPACE-DC.XML&WTmodLoc=TechInternet-C3-Technology-2> at 18 November 2006

YouTube -: prepared for the worst:
SiliconValley.com, Google reserves $200 million from YouTube deal for copyright issues (14 November 2006) <http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/news/editorial/16012245.htm> at 16 November 2006

AllofMP3 surviving... just:
Slyck, AllofMP3.com to US Citizens: We're Likely Legal (28 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1351.html> at 29 November 2006

p2pnet.net, USTR 'AllofMP3.com' paper (28 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10569?PHPSESSID=fbaf8f6f43bed087c6694c78a382d8b8> at 29 November 2006

p2pnet.net, AllofMP3.com OK for US (28 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10566?PHPSESSID=fbaf8f6f43bed087c6694c78a382d8b8> at 29 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Russia, US, copyright deal (15 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10443?PHPSESSID=ef81396e877201d97c61b28cf1b25699> at 16 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Is AllofMP3.com doomed? (12 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10399?PHPSESSID=e682f2151087c3a5f1fdfe241eff5b84> at 14 November 2006

p2pnet.net, IFPI vs Tele 2 ---- in English (5 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10319?PHPSESSID=7b4ca7a66e19cb3580a983f829db1706> at 7 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Danish AllofMP3.com ruling (6 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10327?PHPSESSID=7b4ca7a66e19cb3580a983f829db1706> at 7 November 2006

Lessig goes after optout copyright:
TechDirt, Lessig Challenges The Constitutionality Of An Opt-Out Copyright System (15 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061114/105624.shtml> at 23 November 2006

LessigBlog, Kahle v. Gonzales (13 November 2006) <http://www.lessig.org/blog/archives/003602.shtml> at 16 November 2006

UK Sound Recording term may not be extended:
The Register, The case against copyright creep (29th November 2006 ) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/29/jonathan_zittrain_interview/> at 30 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Big Music UK copyright defeat? (28 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10557?PHPSESSID=fbaf8f6f43bed087c6694c78a382d8b8> at 29 November 2006

BBC News, Musical copyright terms 'to stay' (27 November 2006) <http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6186436.stm> at 28 November 2006

Financial Times, Breaking the deal (16 November 2006) <http://www.ft.com/cms/s/a83519c8-7593-11db-aea1-0000779e2340.html> at 23 November 2006

Arstechnica, UK report: knowledge should be public good first, private right second (2 November 2006) <http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20061102-8133.html> at 3 November 2006

UK copyright does need some changes though/music is okay:
p2pnet.net, BPI says you back Big Music (16 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10454?PHPSESSID=86e3f3aa312a031c1116906f390d4043> at 17 November 2006

The Register, Shock record industry poll: Brits like British musicians (13 November 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/13/bpi_yougov_gowers/> at 16 November 2006

UK CC licenses still within fringe artistic community:
p2pnet.net, Arts Council, OpenBusiness, CC study (29 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10578?PHPSESSID=e71f991419a402d760437530dfa445e8> at 30 November 2006

Zune/Label deal not likely to mean $ for artists:
The Register, Zune means zilch for artists (29 November 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/29/steve_gordon_zune_royalties/> at 30 November 2006

The Register, Microsoft Universal deal sure to be challenged (16 November 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/16/zune_vista_incompatible/> at 17 November 2006

FreedomToTinker, Microsoft to Pay Per-Processor License on Zune (14 November 2006) <http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com/> at 16 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Microsoft's Zune scam (13 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10412?PHPSESSID=e682f2151087c3a5f1fdfe241eff5b84> at 14 November 2006

TechDirt, Microsoft To Give A Cut Of Every Zune Sold To The Recording Industry -- Though It's Not Clear Why (Surprises) (9 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061108/235014.shtml> at 12 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Microsoft, Zuni and Vivendi (9 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10370?PHPSESSID=adfda0b666705ce85a6e40fc0bcbafac> at 12 November 2006

Zune/CC clash:
Wired, Zune, Creative Commons Don't Mix (27 November 2006) <http://www.wired.com/news/columns/1,72172-0.html> at 29 November 2006

Zune can run Linux - hanging for a hack:
WiredBlog, Zune Deconstructed; Can Run Linux (16 November 2006) <http://blog.wired.com/music/2006/11/zune_deconstruc.html> at 17 November 2006

Zune not compatible with Vista - yet:
The Register, Zune and Vista 'not compatible' (16 November 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/16/zune_vista_incompatible/> at 17 November 2006

Digital Music News, More Zune Drama: Vista Incompatibilities Arise (16 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#111606zune2> at 17 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Zune hates Vista (16 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10447?PHPSESSID=86e3f3aa312a031c1116906f390d4043> at 17 November 2006

Zune not compatible with the Rolling Stones:
Digital Music News, Gates Heralds Zune, Rolling Stones Prohibit Sharing (14 November 2006)<http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#111406zune> at 16 November 2006

Zune MarketPlace to replace MS Music Store:
p2pnet.net, Apple cores MS music store (3 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10310?PHPSESSID=668be023e9b9bca9b6e23397bc15e7f9> at 4 November 2006

Vista & DRM:
ComputerWorld, Vista and More: Piecing Together Microsoft's DRM Puzzle (15 November 2006) <http://computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9005047&intsrc=hm_ts_head> at 17 November 2006

p2pnet.net, VISTA DRM (9 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10370?PHPSESSID=adfda0b666705ce85a6e40fc0bcbafac> at 12 November 2006

iPod pressure for deal with Labels - still no dosh for artists:
p2pnet.net, UMG ponders iPod deal (29 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10579?PHPSESSID=e71f991419a402d760437530dfa445e8> at 30 November 2006

Silly enough to invest in a dinosaur?
p2pnet.net, EMI 'for sale' rumour (28 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10558?PHPSESSID=fbaf8f6f43bed087c6694c78a382d8b8> at 29 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Black Christmas for EMI? (15 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10437?PHPSESSID=ef81396e877201d97c61b28cf1b25699> at 16 November 2006

Digital Music News, Vivendi Receives Massive, $50 Billion Takeover Bid (6 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#110606vivendi> at 7 November 2006

EMI we can mash but you cant:
Digital Music News, EMI Prepares Beatles Mash-Up, Larger Catalog Potentially Next (13 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#111306beatles> at 14 November 2006

TeachDirt, EMI Admits No Harm Came From Grey Album, But Still (Say That Again) (10 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061110/122849.shtml> at 12 November 2006

Pardon the parody:
TechDirt, Record Labels Continue Their Stand Against Parodies (21 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061121/230838.shtml> at 23 November 2006

TechDirt, Universal Music Strikes Again: Threatens Bank Of America Over Ridiculous Parody Song (20 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061119/232006.shtml> at 23 November 2006

The dangers of DRM - again:
TechDirt, Breaking Down The Problems Of DRM For Everyday Users (16 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061116/093907.shtml> at 23 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Let the music die (16 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10449?PHPSESSID=86e3f3aa312a031c1116906f390d4043> at 17 November 2006

The Register, Big labels are f*cked, and DRM is dead - Peter Jenner (3 November 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/03/peter_jenner/> at 4 November 2006

Digital Freedom hits a nerve:
CNet News, The farce behind 'Digital Freedom' (13 November 2006) <http://news.com.com/The+farce+behind+Digital+Freedom/2010-1025_3-6134620.html> at 14 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Cary Sherman RIAA rant (13 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10421?PHPSESSID=e682f2151087c3a5f1fdfe241eff5b84> at 14 November 2006

DigitalMusicNews, CEA, EFF, Others Create Larger Lobbying Consortium (31 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#103106> at 2 November 2006

DMCA exceptions:
TechDirt, DMCA Exemptions Announced; Nothing Much For Consumers (22 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061122/152739.shtml> at 28 November 2006

eMusic: "I did it my way..."
Digital Music News, eMusic Approaches 100 Million Paid Downloads (21 November 2006)<http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#112106emusic> at 23 November 2006

Digital Music News, eMusic Modifies Pricing Plan, Lowers Monthly Download Quota (2 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#110206emusic> at 3 November 2006

The lack of morality for a lack of scarcity:
TechDirt, The Economics Of Abundance Is Not A Moral Issue (15 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061115/020157.shtml> at 23 November 2006

TechDirt, In A World Where Everything Is Digital, Economics Gets Screwy Fast (15 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061114/181724.shtml> at 17 November 2006

The Aussie saga that is the Copyright Amendment Bill continues:
The Australian, Poddies copyright crooks (21 November 2006) <http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,20792269^27317^^nbv^15306-15319,00.html> at 23 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Australia’s DAFT copyrights (15 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10442?PHPSESSID=ef81396e877201d97c61b28cf1b25699> at 16 November 2006

Sydney Morning Herald, Soon recordings will be a crime (14 November 2006) <http://www.smh.com.au/news/technology/soon-recordings-will-be-a-crime/2006/11/13/1163266483975.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1> at 16 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Google decries new Oz laws (7 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10343?PHPSESSID=9c609f6c5b8298af0e2696e73a8f671b> at 9 November 2006

TechDirt, Google Explains How To Kill The Internet In Australia: Just Make Proposed Changes To Copyright Laws (7 November 2006) <http://techdirt.com/articles/20061107/184249.shtml> at 9 November 2006

ABC News, Google warns Aust copyright laws could cripple Internet (7 November 2006) <http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200611/s1782921.htm> at 9 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Australia's DMCA (1 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10287?PHPSESSID=67b3390b8ecd5743fb138a20e27c118e> at 2 November 2006

Chinese search engine Baidu scores a victory:
p2pnet.net, IFPI defeated in Baidu battle (17 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10466?PHPSESSID=194894023c05561bf4e5142a6d1754c4> at 18 November 2006

Getting creative:
Wired, The Song Doesn't Remain the Same (16 November 2006) <http://www.wired.com/news/technology/internet/0,72127-0.html?tw=wn_index_4> at 17 November 2006

Free software not an anti trust violation - drrrrr:
The Register, Free software still legal - judge (10 November 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/10/gpl_wallace_appeal/> at 16 November 2006

iPod Misuse:
The Register, PC World rapped for ad encouraging illegal use of iPod (15 November 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/15/pcworld_ipod_ad_rap/> at 16 November 2006

p2pnet.net, iPod owners are thieves (13 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10411?PHPSESSID=e682f2151087c3a5f1fdfe241eff5b84> at 14 November 2006

FairUse4WM:
Engadget, Microsoft's war waged with FairUse4WM (13 November 2006) <http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/microsofts-war-waged-with-fairuse4wm/> at 14 November 2006

Qtrax - the perfect example of how hard it is to get licenses:
Digital Music News, Qtrax Continues Licensing March, Signs Sony/ATV Music Publishing (7 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#110706qtrax> at 9 November 2006

Snocap more indie deals:
DigitalMusicNews, Snocap Announces Several Independent Licensing Deals (1 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#110106snocap> at 2 November 2006

Slyck.com, Free Music Departs, Pay Music Arrives on Myspace (31 October 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1329.html> at 2 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Orchard, Snocap, MySpace deal (1 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10285?PHPSESSID=67b3390b8ecd5743fb138a20e27c118e> at 2 November 2006

Napster numbers still in decline:
Digital Music News, Napster Quarterly Losses Narrow, Subscribers Slide (9 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#110906> at 9 November 2006

Japan DMS cant compete with iTunes:
Digital Music News, Japanese Online Download Store Oricon Exits, Blames iPod (2 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#110206oricon> at 3 November 2006

European price drop:
DigitalMusicNews, Universal Music Drops Catalog Download Prices In Europe (31 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#103106uni> at 2 November 2006

CRIA lobbying:
p2pnet.net, CRIA lobbyist Barry Sookman (31 October 2006)<http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10282?PHPSESSID=67b3390b8ecd5743fb138a20e27c118e> at 2 November 2006

Kazaa publishers deal:
p2pnet.net, Kazaa buys off NMPA (1 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10288?PHPSESSID=67b3390b8ecd5743fb138a20e27c118e> at 2 November 2006