Ad Supported Music
CNet News, Oracle sues Qtrax, claims P2P site owes $1.8 million (27 July 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10296693-93.html> at 30 July 2009
WashingtonPost, Warner Music and YouTube still talking on deal (20 July 2009) <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/20/AR2009072002475.html> at 22 July 2009
Artists
Billboard.biz, Jackson Browne, Republicans Settle Copyright Case (21 July 2009) <http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3ieb7c1fa39769124db9eff421ae8d8c4b> at 26 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Musician angry after BPI forces YouTube to pull his video (Updated) (23 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/media/news/2009/07/musician-has-strong-words-after-youtube-video-takedown.ars> at 26 July 2009
TechDirt, More Musicians Pissed Off Over Their Own Music Videos Being Taken Off YouTube (23 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090723/1137235636.shtml> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Indonesian Artists Refuse Copyright As Being Against Their Religious Beliefs (17 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090717/0142075579.shtml> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Jack White The Latest Musician To Experiment With Smart New Business Models (9 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090707/0325225471.shtml> at 13 July 2009
TechDirt, A Closer Look At How Amanda Palmer Connected With Fans To Become Successful (10 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090709/0208545494.shtml> at 13 July 2009
TechDirt, Moby Shows (Again) That Free Music Doesn't Cannibalize Paid Music (7 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090707/0301045469.shtml> at 8 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich “Proud” of Killing Napster (20 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86672/metallicas-lars-ulrich-proud-of-killing-napster/> at 22 July 2009
The Register, Metallica sticksman gloats over Napster downfall (20 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/20/metallica_napster_proud_of_downfall/> at 22 July 2009
Digital Music News, Just How Many Releases? These Numbers May Scare You... (9 July 2009) < http://digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070809howmany> at 13 July 2009
BitTorrent
ZeroPaid, 5 Alternatives to The Pirate Bay (30 June 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86532/5-alternative-the-pirate-bay-bittorrent-sites/> at 3 July 2009
Blanket/Collective Licensing
ZeroPaid, Kiwi Minister Suggests ISP tax for P2P (22 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86691/kiwi-minister-suggests-isp-tax-for-p2p/> at 25 July 2009
Computer World, Curran suggests ISP levy for copyright (20 July 2009) <http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/F71FEC47FB46976FCC2575F800727B2B> at 22 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Swedish Copyright Group Wants $5,000 p/yr Permit for Workplace Music (8 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86615/swedish-copyright-group-wants-5000-pyr-permit-for-workplace-music/> at 13 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Swedish Pirate Party: "Copyright Laws Threaten Our Online Freedom" (8 July 2009)
<http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86617/swedish-pirate-party-copyright-laws-threaten-our-online-freedom/> at 13 July 2009
CD Sales
TechDirt, Indie Record Shops Learning To Adapt (29 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090727/0352095675.shtml> at 31 July 2009
TechDirt, EMI Stops Selling CDs To Indie Record Stores (14 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090712/2256015518.shtml> at 25 July 2009
ZeroPaid, EMI Quits Selling CDs to Indie Record Stores (14 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86637/emi-quits-selling-cds-to-indie-record-stores/> at 22 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Report: music fans cling to CDs, but discover music online (16 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/media/news/2009/07/report-music-fans-cling-to-cds-but-discover-music-online.ars> at 26 July 2009
TechDirt, The Death Of The Album Has Been Exaggerated (14 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090710/0307275510.shtml> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music News, Try This 'Cocktail': Apple, Labels Talking Album 2.0... (27 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072609cocktail> at 28 July 2009
Concerts
Digital Music News, Exclusive: Got Gigs? AppliedSB Delivers Post-Show Monetization... (28 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072709touring> at 28 July 2009
Digital Music News, Concert Life Support? Live Nation Drops Its Pricing... Again (7 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070609livenation> at 8 July 2009
Constitutional Law
TechDirt, Appeals Court Punts On The Constitutionality Of Copyright Royalty Board (7 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090707/1714145476.shtml> at 8 July 2009
ZeroPaid, No Deal! Jammie Thomas to Appeal $1.92 Million Fine (4 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86583/no-deal-jammie-thomas-to-appeal-1-92-million-fine/> at 8 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Jammie Thomas Wants a Retrial, Says Damages Unconstitutional (7 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86589/jammie-thomas-wants-a-retrial-says-damages-unconstitutional/> at 8 July 2009
TechDirt, Jammie Thomas Decides To Appeal Constitutionality Of $1.92 Million Damages Award (2 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090702/0049325431.shtml> at 3 July 2009
Copyright Law EU
ZeroPaid, EU Commissioner Wants to Overhaul Internet Download Regulations (12 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86632/eu-commissioner-wants-to-overhaul-internet-download-regulations/> at 22 July 2009
The Register, Music biz should do more - Top Eurocrat (10 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/10/reding_digital_europe/> at 22 July 2009
Billboard.biz, EU Plans Overhaul Of Internet Download Rules (10 July 2009) <http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i8a6a2617e4c79ad16bbe4a72cdaf2199> at 13 July 2009
Copyright Law Other Countries
itnews, Conroy vows to tackle illegal file sharing (15 July 2009) <http://www.itnews.com.au/News/150133,conroy-vows-to-tackle-illegal-file-sharing.aspx> at 22 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Is P2P Losing Its Cool In Canada? (30 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86745/is-p2p-losing-its-cool-in-canada/> at 31 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Canadian Copyright Consultation – Transcript of Round Table 1 Online (28 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86733/canadian-copyright-consultation-transcript-of-round-table-1-online/> at 30 July 2009
National Post, Ottawa launches website to consult Canadians on copyright laws (20 July 2009) <http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/posted/archive/2009/07/20/ottawa-launches-website-to-consult-canadians-on-copyright-laws.aspxb> at 22 July 2009
CBCNews, Canadian copyright forums could begin next week (13 July 2009) <http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2009/07/13/canada-copyright-reform-consultation.html> at 22 July 2009
CBCNews, Copyright rules must protect innovation, groups say (26 July 2009) <http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/07/24/tech-copyright-digital-locks.html> at 28 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Canada’s Copyright Consultation Has Many Talking (27 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86728/canadas-copyright-consultation-has-many-talking/> at 28 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Canada: We actually want to hear from public on copyright (23 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/canada-we-actually-want-to-hear-from-public-on-copyright.ars> at 25 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Canadian Copyright Consultation Launches (21 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86686/canadian-copyright-consultation-launches/> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Indonesian Artists Refuse Copyright As Being Against Their Religious Beliefs (17 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090717/0142075579.shtml> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Swedish ISP Refuses To Give Up IP Addresses; Appeals Court Order (16 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090715/1845315558.shtml> at 25 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Spanish Judge Rules Not-For-Profit P2P is Legal (20 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86666/spanish-judge-rules-not-for-profit-p2p-is-legal/> at 22 July 2009
ZeroPaid, UK Govt Says Needs More Time to Reduce P2P (8 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86612/uk-govt-says-needs-more-time-to-reduce-p2p/> at 9 July 2009
Copyright Law USA
TechDirt, Were We Smarter About Copyright Laws 100 Years Ago? (21 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090720/0201495599.shtml> at 25 July 2009
Creative Commons
ArsTechnica, Pirate Party's copyright reform cannon could sink copyleft (27 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2009/07/pirate-partys-copyright-reform-cannon-could-sink-copyleft.ars> at 31 July 2009
TechDirt, James Boyle On: Strategies For The Digital Age: Beyond Mocking the Clueless (29 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090728/1207015687.shtml> at 31 July 2009
The Register, The tragedy of the Creative Commons (16 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/16/creative_commons_fail/> at 22 July 2009
Culture/Remixing
Digital Music News, Stem Sells: The Remix & Quality Fan Bonding... (29 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072809remixing> at 31 July 2009
Digital Music News, Want Close Fans? You Might Want to Check Out This Flick... (28 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072709sxsw> at 28 July 2009
TechDirt, Why Hasn't The Recording Industry Sued Girl Talk? (8 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090707/0237205466.shtml> at 13 July 2009
Damages
Digital Music News, That Harvard Case, Again: Twisty Tenenbaum Trial Begins... (28 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072709tenenbaum> at 28 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Jammie Thomas challenges "monstrous" $1.92M P2P verdict (6 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/jammie-thomas-challenges-monstrous-192m-p2p-verdict.ars> at 26 July 2009
The Register, Jammie Thomas calls for file-sharing trial #3 (7 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/07/jammie_thomas_requests_trial_number_three/> at 8 July 2009
ZeroPaid, No Deal! Jammie Thomas to Appeal $1.92 Million Fine (4 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86583/no-deal-jammie-thomas-to-appeal-1-92-million-fine/> at 8 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Jammie Thomas Wants a Retrial, Says Damages Unconstitutional (7 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86589/jammie-thomas-wants-a-retrial-says-damages-unconstitutional/> at 8 July 2009
TechDirt, Jammie Thomas Decides To Appeal Constitutionality Of $1.92 Million Damages Award (2 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090702/0049325431.shtml> at 3 July 2009
TechDirt, Jammie Thomas Not Willing To Settle Yet... Acccording To The RIAA (30 June 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090630/0313285411.shtml> at 3 July 2009
Digital Sales
ArsTechnica, Apple working with record labels to resurrect the album (27 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2009/07/apple-working-with-record-labels-to-boost-full-album-sales.ars> at 31 July 2009
Digital Music News, Try This 'Cocktail': Apple, Labels Talking Album 2.0... (27 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072609cocktail> at 28 July 2009
Digital Music News, Just Say No to Plateaus: iTunes Store Hits 8 Billion... (24 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072309itunes> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music Stores
Digital Music News, Just Say No to Plateaus: iTunes Store Hits 8 Billion... (24 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072309itunes> at 25 July 2009
SiliconValley, Google music service helps curb Baidu's lead in China market (2 July 2009) <http://www.siliconvalley.com/news/ci_12742646?nclick_check=1> at 8 July 2009
CNet News, Music copyright lawsuit targets Microsoft, Yahoo, Real (30 June 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-13526_3-10276724-27.html> at 3 July 2009
DRM
TechDirt, James Boyle On: Strategies For The Digital Age: Beyond Mocking the Clueless (29 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090728/1207015687.shtml> at 31 July 2009
informationweek, RIAA Spokesman Denies Saying 'DRM Is Dead' (20 July 2009) <http://www.informationweek.com/news/personal_tech/drm/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=218501454> at 26 July 2009
The Register, Music wants to be free 79p (10 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/10/orange_drops_drm/> at 22 July 2009
Economics
TechDirt, James Boyle On: Strategies For The Digital Age: Beyond Mocking the Clueless (29 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090728/1207015687.shtml> at 31 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Industry study claims strong copyrights fuel economic engine (21 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/industry-study-claims-strong-copyrights-fuel-economic-engine.ars> at 26 July 2009
TechDirt, Jill Sobule Talks About Her Experience Connecting With Fans, Giving Them A Reason To Buy (30 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090728/1132015685.shtml> at 31 July 2009
Digital Music News, Just Wanna Be Free: Chris Anderson Delivers His Latest... (7 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070709anderson> at 8 July 2009
ZeroPaid, UK Music Industry’s Own Economist Says Revenue Up 4.7%! (27 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86724/uk-music-economist-says-music-industry-revenue-up-4-7/> at 28 July 2009
TechDirt, UK Music Industry Economists Admit: Music Industry Getting Bigger, Not Smaller (23 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090723/0351345633.shtml> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music News, Just How Many Releases? These Numbers May Scare You... (9 July 2009) < http://digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070809howmany> at 13 July 2009
eMusic
TechDirt, Even More eMusic Features Disabled? (2 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090702/0346555437.shtml> at 3 July 2009
Facebook
CNet News, Facebook hits one billion video views (23 July 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10294085-2.html> at 25 July 2009
ZeroPaid, LimeWire 5.2 Lets You Share with Facebook Friends (23 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86700/limewire-5-2-lets-you-share-with-facebook-friends/> at 25 July 2009
Failure to Adapt
TechDirt, James Boyle On: Strategies For The Digital Age: Beyond Mocking the Clueless (29 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090728/1207015687.shtml> at 31 July 2009
Digital Music News, EMI's CEO: "We've Clearly Lost Touch With Our Consumers..." (16 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/071509emi> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, This Is Wrong: 'Without The Content Industries, The Internet Would Be Empty' (20 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090720/0233385600.shtml> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, EMI's CEO Admits Company 'Lost Touch' But Doesn't Seem To Know How To Fix It (16 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090715/1348145553.shtml> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, EU Telco Chief: Business Model Failure Leads To Piracy... Not The Other Way Around (10 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090710/0354415513.shtml> at 13 July 2009
Fair Use/Fair Dealing
TechDirt, John McCain Settles Jackson Browne Lawsuit Over Song Use (21 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090721/1545365612.shtml> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Why Hasn't The Recording Industry Sued Girl Talk? (8 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090707/0237205466.shtml> at 13 July 2009
File Sharing
ZeroPaid, UK Govt Says Needs More Time to Reduce P2P (8 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86612/uk-govt-says-needs-more-time-to-reduce-p2p/> at 9 July 2009
Filtering
ArsTechnica, Aussie 'Net filtering trial deemed a success despite problems (27 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/aussie-net-filtering-trial-deemed-a-success-despite-problems.ars> at 31 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Aussie ISPs: “Net Filtering Doesn’t Slow Connection Speeds” (29 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86734/aussie-isps-net-filtering-doesnt-slow-connection-speeds/> at 31 July 2009
The Australian, Net filtering a $33m waste: child groups (9 July 2009) <http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,24897,25756003-15306,00.html> at 13 July 2009
Graduated Response Other Countries
ZeroPaid, Aussie Govt Wants “Appropriate Solution” for Illegal P2P (20 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86668/aussie-govt-wants-appropriate-solution-for-illegal-p2p/> at 22 July 2009
itnews, Conroy vows to tackle illegal file sharing (15 July 2009) <http://www.itnews.com.au/News/150133,conroy-vows-to-tackle-illegal-file-sharing.aspx> at 22 July 2009
guardian.co.uk, British ISP pulls the plug on illegal filesharers (24 July 2009) <http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jul/24/hull-isp-pulls-plug-filesharers> at 28 July 2009
The Register, Shoot-to-kill policy targets Hull's P2P users (24 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/24/karoo_p2p/> at 28 July 2009
ZeroPaid, UK ISP Institutes “Three-Strikes” On Its Own (26 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86727/uk-isp-institutes-three-strikes-on-its-own-2/> at 27 July 2009
ArsTechnica, One strike: UK ISP goes medieval on P2P users, relents (24 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/one-strike-uk-isp-goes-medieval-on-p2p-users-relents.ars> at 26 July 2009
TechDirt, Only ISP In Town Pulling Plug On Suspected File Sharers With No Recourse [Update] (24 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090724/0456015650.shtml> at 25 July 2009
BBC News, Plug-pulling ISP changes policy (24 July 2009) <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8166640.stm> at 26 July 2009
ArsTechnica, French "3 strikes" law returns, now with judicial oversight! (10 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/its-baack-french-3-strikes-law-gets-another-go-from-senate.ars> at 26 July 2009
TechDirt, Will France's Three Strikes Law Also Allow Gov't Email Surveillance? (21 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090721/0259365604.shtml> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, New French Culture Minister: Wish I Was Pirated More, Using Two ISPs To Avoid Getting Cut Off (16 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090716/0134095563.shtml> at 25 July 2009
Billboard.biz, French Anti-Piracy Sanctions Delayed (23 July 2009) <http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i04ac5aa7296d367ceac32033a87c823d> at 25 July 2009
ZeroPaid, France’s “Three-Strikes” Delayed Until September (24 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86710/frances-three-strikes-delayed-until-september/> at 25 July 2009
The Register, France takes third swing at 'three-strikes' law (13 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/13/france_third_attempt_at_three_strikes/> at 22 July 2009
TechDirt, New French Three Strikes Law: Judges Will Get Five Minutes To Rule (6 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090704/1607575444.shtml> at 8 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Judges Given 5 Minutes to Rule On Each Third Strike in France (2 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86579/judges-given-5-minutes-to-rule-on-each-third-strike-in-france/> at 3 July 2009
ArsTechnica, New Zealand proposes new "3 strikes" process for P2P users (15 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/new-zealand-proposes-new-3-strikes-process-for-p2p-users.ars> at 26 July 2009
TechDirt, New Zealand: New Copyright Law Still Involves Kicking People Off The Internet... But With A Bit More Oversight (14 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090714/1131145547.shtml> at 25 July 2009
ZeroPaid, New Zealand Govt Reveals New “Three-Strikes” Plan (14 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86639/new-zealand-govt-reveals-new-three-strikes-plan/> at 22 July 2009
Computer World, Curran suggests ISP levy for copyright (20 July 2009) <http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/F71FEC47FB46976FCC2575F800727B2B> at 22 July 2009
Scoop, Section 92A proposal released for consultation (14 July 2009) <http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0907/S00165.htm> at 22 July 2009
stuff.co.nz, Round 2 in copyright fight (13 July 2009) <http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/2586890/Round-2-in-copyright-fight> at 22 July 2009
Digital Music News, Another Bout of Three-Strikes Hits New Zealand... (15 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/071409nz> at 25 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Kiwi Minister Suggests ISP tax for P2P (22 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86691/kiwi-minister-suggests-isp-tax-for-p2p/> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, South Korea Implements New Copyright Law; ISPs Ban P2P Ads; File Sharers Get Summary Trials (24 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090724/0159355642.shtml> at 25 July 2009
ZeroPaid, South Korea's "Three Strikes Law" Takes Effect (23 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86703/south-koreas-three-strikes-law-takes-effect/> at 25 July 2009
JoongAng Daily, Cracking down on piracy (23 July 2009) <http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2907764> at 25 July 2009
The Register, Music labels take (more) Irish ISPs to court (7 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/07/irma_sues_bt_and_upc_ireland/> at 8 July 2009
iLike
Digital Music News, The iLike Situation: Fresh Investing, With a Few Twists... (23 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072209ilike> at 25 July 2009
Independents
ArsTechnica, Universal/TuneCore deal opens major doors for indie artists (9 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/media/news/2009/07/universaltunecore-deal-opens-major-doors-for-indie-artists.ars> at 26 July 2009
Digital Music News, DIY 2.0: The More Mature Discussion Arrives... (22 July 2009) <http://digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072109diy20> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music News, The Game of Getting Onto Rock Band... (21 July 2009) <http://digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072009rockband> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music News, Trent Reznor Talks to the Little People... (13 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/071009reznor> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music News, The DIY Divide: Will the Little Guy Ever Make It Big? (13 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/071209diy> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Rock Band Opening Up (Slightly) For Indie Musicians (20 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090719/1524405594.shtml> at 25 July 2009
Individual Lawsuits Other Countries
TechDirt, Swedish ISP Refuses To Give Up IP Addresses; Appeals Court Order (16 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090715/1845315558.shtml> at 25 July 2009
JoongAng Daily, Cracking down on piracy (23 July 2009) <http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2907764> at 25 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Spanish Judge Rules Not-For-Profit P2P is Legal (20 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86666/spanish-judge-rules-not-for-profit-p2p-is-legal/> at 22 July 2009
Individual Lawsuits USA
guardian.co.uk, How it feels to be sued for $4.5m (27 July 2009) <http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2009/jul/27/filesharing-music-industry> at 31 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Judge rejects fair use defense as Tenenbaum P2P trial begins (27 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/judge-rejects-fair-use-defense-as-tenenbaum-p2p-trial-begins.ars> at 31 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Tenenbaum trial begins with "tortured" jury selection (27 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/tenenbaum-trial-opens-following-last-minute-dismissal-of-fair-use-defense.ars> at 31 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Tenenbaum P2P trial features prophetic warnings of doom (28 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/tenebaum-day-two.ars> at 31 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Tenenbaum takes the stand: I used P2P and lied about it (30 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/tenenbaum-takes-the-stand-i-used-p2p-and-lied-about-it.ars> at 31 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Tenenbaum lawyer admits liability; damages now main issue (29 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/tenebaum-day-three.ars> at 31 July 2009
TechDirt, Trainwreck From Team Tenenbaum (29 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090729/0336495692.shtml> at 31 July 2009
TechDirt, No Surprise: Fair Use Rejected As Tenenbaum Defense (28 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090727/1914495676.shtml> at 31 July 2009
The Register, Slams Merry Pranksters for spongy defence (28 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/28/nesson_p2p_fair_use_no/> at 29 July 2009
The Washington Post, Lawyer: Song swapper on trial doing `what kids do' (28 July 2009) <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/28/AR2009072801553.html> at 29 July 2009
Digital Music News, That Harvard Case, Again: Twisty Tenenbaum Trial Begins... (28 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072709tenenbaum> at 28 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Jammie Thomas challenges "monstrous" $1.92M P2P verdict (6 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/jammie-thomas-challenges-monstrous-192m-p2p-verdict.ars> at 26 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Has the RIAA sued 18,000 people... or 35,000? (8 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/has-the-riaa-sued-18000-people-or-35000.ars> at 26 July 2009
ArsTechnica, RIAA: Tenenbaum "fair use" defense is laughable (14 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/riaa-tenenbaum-fair-use-defense-is-laughable.ars> at 26 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Tenenbaum circus enters big top next week; what to expect (20 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/tenenbaum-circus-enters-big-top-next-week-what-to-expect.ars> at 26 July 2009
ZeroPaid, RIAA Member Objects to Suppressing Evidence in Tenenbaum Case (9 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86625/riaa-member-objects-to-suppressing-evidence-in-tenenbaum-case/> at 13 July 2009
The Register, Jammie Thomas calls for file-sharing trial #3 (7 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/07/jammie_thomas_requests_trial_number_three/> at 8 July 2009
TechDirt, As Jammie Thomas Seeks New Trial, RIAA Claims (Incorrectly) That She Distributed 1,700 Songs To Millions (7 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090706/2348035462.shtml> at 8 July 2009
ZeroPaid, No Deal! Jammie Thomas to Appeal $1.92 Million Fine (4 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86583/no-deal-jammie-thomas-to-appeal-1-92-million-fine/> at 8 July 2009
ZeroPaid, RIAA to Judge: “No More P2P for Jammie Thomas!” (7 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86591/riaa-to-judge-no-more-p2p-for-jammie-thomas/> at 8 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Jammie Thomas Wants a Retrial, Says Damages Unconstitutional (7 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86589/jammie-thomas-wants-a-retrial-says-damages-unconstitutional/> at 8 July 2009
TechDirt, Jammie Thomas Decides To Appeal Constitutionality Of $1.92 Million Damages Award (2 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090702/0049325431.shtml> at 3 July 2009
TechDirt, Jammie Thomas Not Willing To Settle Yet... Acccording To The RIAA (30 June 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090630/0313285411.shtml> at 3 July 2009
Innovation Impact
ZeroPaid, Record Industry Protectionism Killing Digital Music Innovation? (25 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86712/record-industry-protectionism-killing-digital-music-innovation/> at 28 July 2009
TechDirt, Congrats, RIAA: Chilling Effects Have Killed Interest In New Digital Music Startups (24 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090723/1216405637.shtml> at 25 July 2009
International Copyright Issues
ArsTechnica, EFF, libraries: Keep your ACTA out of our Internet! (19 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/acta-no-internet.ars> at 26 July 2009
Los Angeles Times, Zookz: A license to infringe? (14 July 2009) <http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2009/07/zookz-copyrights-wto.html> at 22 July 2009
IP Theory
TechDirt, How Copyright Can Be Viewed As Anti-Property (21 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090719/0108125588.shtml> at 25 July 2009
iTunes
Digital Music News, Try This 'Cocktail': Apple, Labels Talking Album 2.0... (27 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072609cocktail> at 28 July 2009
Digital Music News, Just Say No to Plateaus: iTunes Store Hits 8 Billion... (24 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072309itunes> at 25 July 2009
Kazaa
Sydney Morning Herald, Kazaa to rise from the dead (20 July 2009) <http://www.smh.com.au/technology/biz-tech/kazaa-to-rise-from-the-dead-20090720-dqlk.html> at 26 July 2009
CNet News, Kazaa to insert music fees into phone bills (20 July 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10290964-93.html> at 26 July 2009
ArsTechnica, KaZaA goes legit with boring subscription music service (20 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/media/news/2009/07/kazaa-goes-legit-with-boring-subscription-music-service.ars> at 26 July 2009
Digital Music News, Kazaa Going Legit, Hobbled Subscription Plan Emerges... (20 July 2009) <http://digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072009kazaa> at 25 July 2009
ZeroPaid, KaZaA Offers “Unlimited Music Downloads” for $19.98 p/mob (20 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86664/kazaa-offers-unlimited-music-downloads-for-19-98-pmo/> at 22 July 2009
CNet News, Kazaa to return as subscription service (17 July 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10289985-93.html> at 22 July 2009
Labels Revenue
ZeroPaid, UK Music Industry’s Own Economist Says Revenue Up 4.7%! (27 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86724/uk-music-economist-says-music-industry-revenue-up-4-7/> at 28 July 2009
Leaks
Digital Music News, And Another Big Leak: Madonna Single Starts Slipping... (31 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/073009madonna> at 31 July 2009
Digital Music News, Breaking: Arctic Monkeys Latest Starts Leaking... (30 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072909arctic> at 31 July 2009
Digital Music News, The Leak Returns, Again: Modest Mouse, Jordin Sparks, Brooke Hogan... (16 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/071509leaks> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music News, A Soft Example: GnR Leaker Serving Probation... (16 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/071509cogill> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, GNR Uploader Gets Two Months House Arrest, Plus Will Produce Propaganda For RIAA (14 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090714/1538185548.shtml> at 25 July 2009
The Register, Guns N' Roses blogger dodges time in slammer (17 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/17/guns_n_roses_blogger_dodges_bird/> at 22 July 2009
Wired, Guns N’ Roses Uploader Gets House Arrest, Will Make Anti-Piracy Ad (14 July 2009) <http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/07/guns-n-roses-uploader-gets-home-sentence-agrees-to-produce-riaa-anti-piracy-message/> at 22 July 2009
Digital Music News, Inevitable: Dead Weather Starts Leaking After iLike... (10 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070909leaks> at 13 July 2009
Digital Music News, The Leak Returns: Daughtry the Latest... (8 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070709daughtry> at 8 July 2009
Limewire
ArsTechnica, Congressman calls for P2P ban after sensitive data leaks (29 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/security/news/2009/07/congress-wants-ban-on-p2p-software-for-government-computers.ars> at 31 July 2009
TechDirt, Once Again, Congress Wants To Blame Limewire For Stupid Staffers, As Arts+Labs Propaganda Campaign Works (30 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090729/1959315704.shtml> at 31 July 2009
ZeroPaid, LimeWire 5.2 Lets You Share with Facebook Friends (23 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86700/limewire-5-2-lets-you-share-with-facebook-friends/> at 25 July 2009
Napster1
ZeroPaid, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich “Proud” of Killing Napster (20 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86672/metallicas-lars-ulrich-proud-of-killing-napster/> at 22 July 2009
The Register, Metallica sticksman gloats over Napster downfall (20 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/20/metallica_napster_proud_of_downfall/> at 22 July 2009
New Business Models
Digital Music News, Want Close Fans? You Might Want to Check Out This Flick... (28 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072709sxsw> at 28 July 2009
Digital Music News, Exclusive: Got Gigs? AppliedSB Delivers Post-Show Monetization... (28 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072709touring> at 28 July 2009
Digital Music News, DIY 2.0: The More Mature Discussion Arrives... (22 July 2009) <http://digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072109diy20> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music News, The Game of Getting Onto Rock Band... (21 July 2009) <http://digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072009rockband> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Rock Band Opening Up (Slightly) For Indie Musicians (20 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090719/1524405594.shtml> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music News, The DIY Divide: Will the Little Guy Ever Make It Big? (13 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/071209diy> at 25 July 2009
ZeroPaid, New Label Will Partner with Artists for Digital Distribution (10 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86629/new-label-will-partner-with-artists-for-digital-distribution/> at 13 July 2009
TechDirt, Radiohead Manager, Nettwerk Launch New Label: Artists Get To Keep Their Copyright (7 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090707/0402555472.shtml> at 8 July 2009
TechDirt, Dave Weinberger Shows How Fans Can Help Support An Artist As Well (15 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090714/0419215538.shtml> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music News, Trent Reznor Talks to the Little People... (13 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/071009reznor> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Trent Reznor Explains What A Musician Needs To Do To Be Successful These Days (9 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090709/1114395500.shtml> at 13 July 2009
TechDirt, Jill Sobule Talks About Her Experience Connecting With Fans, Giving Them A Reason To Buy (30 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090728/1132015685.shtml> at 31 July 2009
TechDirt, Jack White The Latest Musician To Experiment With Smart New Business Models (9 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090707/0325225471.shtml> at 13 July 2009
TechDirt, A Closer Look At How Amanda Palmer Connected With Fans To Become Successful (10 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090709/0208545494.shtml> at 13 July 2009
TechDirt, Moby Shows (Again) That Free Music Doesn't Cannibalize Paid Music (7 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090707/0301045469.shtml> at 8 July 2009
Other
ZeroPaid, Are “Hopeless” Copyright Wars Against P2P “Our New Prohibition?” (15 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86657/are-hopeless-copyright-wars-against-p2p-our-new-prohibition/> at 22 July 2009
Digital Music News, Just How Many Releases? These Numbers May Scare You... (9 July 2009) < http://digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070809howmany> at 13 July 2009
P2p Statistics
ZeroPaid, Is P2P Losing Its Cool In Canada? (30 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86745/is-p2p-losing-its-cool-in-canada/> at 31 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Report: UK file sharing drops, even among teens (13 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/media/news/2009/07/report-more-uk-users-going-the-legal-route-for-music.ars> at 26 July 2009
ZeroPaid, UK SURVEY: Teens Prefer Streaming to P2P (15 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86655/uk-survey-teens-prefer-streaming-to-p2p/> at 22 July 2009
The Register, File-sharer numbers dip, says survey (13 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/13/musically_sharing_falling/> at 22 July 2009
The Register, Brits don't think musicians should be paid (16 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/16/online_royalties_no/> at 22 July 2009
Performance
TechDirt, Swedish Performing Rights Society Demands Cash From Companies That Let Employees Listen To Music (10 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090709/1827455502.shtml> at 13 July 2009
EFF Deeplinks, ASCAP Makes Outlandish Copyright Claims on Cell Phone Ringtones (2 July 2009) <http://www.eff.org/press/archives/2009/07/02> at 8 July 2009
The Register, Lawyers claim ringtones are public performance (3 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/03/ascap_eff_ringtones_copyright_infringement_claims/> at 7 July 2009
PhonesMusic
internetnews, P2P Causing Mobile Network Congestion as Well (21 July 2009) <http://www.internetnews.com/infra/article.php/3830881> at 26 July 2009
EFF Deeplinks, ASCAP Makes Outlandish Copyright Claims on Cell Phone Ringtones (2 July 2009) <http://www.eff.org/press/archives/2009/07/02> at 8 July 2009
The Register, Lawyers claim ringtones are public performance (3 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/03/ascap_eff_ringtones_copyright_infringement_claims/> at 7 July 2009
Politics
ArsTechnica, Pirate Party's copyright reform cannon could sink copyleft (27 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2009/07/pirate-partys-copyright-reform-cannon-could-sink-copyleft.ars> at 31 July 2009
TechDirt, Christian Engstrom Explains The Pirate Party's Position: Freedom To Communicate; Freedom From Privacy Invasion (8 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090708/0039315482.shtml> at 13 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Swedish Pirate Party: "Copyright Laws Threaten Our Online Freedom" (8 July 2009)
<http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86617/swedish-pirate-party-copyright-laws-threaten-our-online-freedom/> at 13 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Euro Anti-Piracy Group Calls Pirate Party Message “Criminal” (24 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86705/euro-anti-piracy-group-calls-pirate-party-message-criminal/> at 25 July 2009
Billboard.biz, Jackson Browne, Republicans Settle Copyright Case (21 July 2009) <http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3ieb7c1fa39769124db9eff421ae8d8c4b> at 26 July 2009
TechDirt, John McCain Settles Jackson Browne Lawsuit Over Song Use (21 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090721/1545365612.shtml> at 25 July 2009
Privacy
ArsTechnica, Congressman calls for P2P ban after sensitive data leaks (29 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/security/news/2009/07/congress-wants-ban-on-p2p-software-for-government-computers.ars> at 31 July 2009
TechDirt, Once Again, Congress Wants To Blame Limewire For Stupid Staffers, As Arts+Labs Propaganda Campaign Works (30 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090729/1959315704.shtml> at 31 July 2009
The WashingtonPost/Reuters, Lawmaker urges regulations for file-sharing (29 July 2009) <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/29/AR2009072901832.html> at 31 July 2009
TechDirt, Will France's Three Strikes Law Also Allow Gov't Email Surveillance? (21 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090721/0259365604.shtml> at 25 July 2009
Publishing
Digital Music News, Publishers Gone Wild: ASCAP Chasing Every Possible Royalty Source... (24 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072309publisher> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music News, Why Publishers Are Suddenly Facing the Heat... (23 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072209publishers> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, This Is Wrong: 'Without The Content Industries, The Internet Would Be Empty' (20 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090720/0233385600.shtml> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Songwriters Guild Boss Claims Songwriters Can't Write Without Copyright (15 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090715/0410225551.shtml> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music News, Interesting Performance: ASCAP Chases Embedded YouTube Clips... (13 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070909ascap> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, ASCAP's Latest Claim: Embedding YouTube Videos Requires Public Performance License (9 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090709/0109185492.shtml> at 13 July 2009
TechDirt, Swedish Performing Rights Society Demands Cash From Companies That Let Employees Listen To Music (10 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090709/1827455502.shtml> at 13 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Swedish Copyright Group Wants $5,000 p/yr Permit for Workplace Music (8 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86615/swedish-copyright-group-wants-5000-pyr-permit-for-workplace-music/> at 13 July 2009
CNet News, Music copyright lawsuit targets Microsoft, Yahoo, Real (30 June 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-13526_3-10276724-27.html> at 3 July 2009
QTrax
CNet News, Oracle sues Qtrax, claims P2P site owes $1.8 million (27 July 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10296693-93.html> at 30 July 2009
Recording Contracts
TechDirt, Radiohead Manager, Nettwerk Launch New Label: Artists Get To Keep Their Copyright (7 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090707/0402555472.shtml> at 8 July 2009
Royalties
Digital Music News, Radio Royalty Rights Battle Heads to the Senate... (31 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/073009performance> at 31 July 2009
Digital Music News, Terrestrial Radio Royalty Campaign Faces More Setbacks... (24 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072309radio> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music News, Interesting Performance: ASCAP Chases Embedded YouTube Clips... (13 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070909ascap> at 25 July 2009
WashingtonPost, Warner Music and YouTube still talking on deal (20 July 2009) <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/20/AR2009072002475.html> at 22 July 2009
CNet News, Warner Music Group and YouTube talking again (10 July 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10284399-93.html> at 22 July 2009
TechDirt, ASCAP's Latest Claim: Embedding YouTube Videos Requires Public Performance License (9 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090709/0109185492.shtml> at 13 July 2009
Digital Music News, But Wait: Live365 Has a Different Idea on Webcaster Rates... (13 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070909live> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Pandora: If We're Getting Taxed So Heavily By SoundExchange, Radio Should Be Too (14 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090714/0431085541.shtml> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Not That It Matters... But Appeals Court Rejects Webcasters' Challenge Over Copyright Royalties (14 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090714/0427195540.shtml> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Why The New Webcasting Rates Are A Death Sentence For Webcasters (10 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090710/0331255511.shtml> at 13 July 2009
CNet News, Web radio, music industry reach agreement on royalties (7 July 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10281396-93.html> at 22 July 2009
Digital Music News, The Royal Hangover: Are Webcasters Really Getting a Deal? (10 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070909rates> at 13 July 2009
Digital Music News, Pandora Joins In... With a Few Strings Attached (9 July 2009) <http://digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070809pandora> at 13 July 2009
TechDirt, Monopoly Rents: Canadian Collection Society Wants To Massively Increase Rates (23 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090722/1927075623.shtml> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Swedish Performing Rights Society Demands Cash From Companies That Let Employees Listen To Music (10 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090709/1827455502.shtml> at 13 July 2009
TechDirt, Dear EMI: Pretending The Old World Still Exists Won't Get You Into The 21st Century (8 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090707/0314175470.shtml> at 13 July 2009
EFF Deeplinks, ASCAP Makes Outlandish Copyright Claims on Cell Phone Ringtones (2 July 2009) <http://www.eff.org/press/archives/2009/07/02> at 8 July 2009
The Register, Lawyers claim ringtones are public performance (3 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/03/ascap_eff_ringtones_copyright_infringement_claims/> at 7 July 2009
Satellite
TechDirt, Appeals Court Punts On The Constitutionality Of Copyright Royalty Board (7 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090707/1714145476.shtml> at 8 July 2009
Security
ArsTechnica, Congressman calls for P2P ban after sensitive data leaks (29 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/security/news/2009/07/congress-wants-ban-on-p2p-software-for-government-computers.ars> at 31 July 2009
TechDirt, Once Again, Congress Wants To Blame Limewire For Stupid Staffers, As Arts+Labs Propaganda Campaign Works (30 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090729/1959315704.shtml> at 31 July 2009
The WashingtonPost/Reuters, Lawmaker urges regulations for file-sharing (29 July 2009) <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/29/AR2009072901832.html> at 31 July 2009
Social Networking Music
ZeroPaid, LimeWire 5.2 Lets You Share with Facebook Friends (23 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86700/limewire-5-2-lets-you-share-with-facebook-friends/> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, A Closer Look At How Amanda Palmer Connected With Fans To Become Successful (10 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090709/0208545494.shtml> at 13 July 2009
Streaming
TechDirt, Is Streaming Really Replacing Downloading? (13 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090713/1138025529.shtml> at 25 July 2009
CNet News, Microsoft plans U.K. music-streaming service (13 July 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10285467-56.html> at 22 July 2009
TechDirt, Dear EMI: Pretending The Old World Still Exists Won't Get You Into The 21st Century (8 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090707/0314175470.shtml> at 13 July 2009
SiliconValley, Google music service helps curb Baidu's lead in China market (2 July 2009) <http://www.siliconvalley.com/news/ci_12742646?nclick_check=1> at 8 July 2009
Subscription
Digital Music News, RealNetworks Losses Top $188 Million, Music Subscriptions Plunging... (31 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/073009real> at 31 July 2009
Sydney Morning Herald, Kazaa to rise from the dead (20 July 2009) <http://www.smh.com.au/technology/biz-tech/kazaa-to-rise-from-the-dead-20090720-dqlk.html> at 26 July 2009
CNet News, Kazaa to insert music fees into phone bills (20 July 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10290964-93.html> at 26 July 2009
ArsTechnica, KaZaA goes legit with boring subscription music service (20 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/media/news/2009/07/kazaa-goes-legit-with-boring-subscription-music-service.ars> at 26 July 2009
Digital Music News, Kazaa Going Legit, Hobbled Subscription Plan Emerges... (20 July 2009) <http://digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072009kazaa> at 25 July 2009
ZeroPaid, KaZaA Offers “Unlimited Music Downloads” for $19.98 p/mob (20 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86664/kazaa-offers-unlimited-music-downloads-for-19-98-pmo/> at 22 July 2009
CNet News, Kazaa to return as subscription service (17 July 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10289985-93.html> at 22 July 2009
CNet News, Music copyright lawsuit targets Microsoft, Yahoo, Real (30 June 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-13526_3-10276724-27.html> at 3 July 2009
Terrestrial Radio
Digital Music News, Radio Royalty Rights Battle Heads to the Senate... (31 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/073009performance> at 31 July 2009
Digital Music News, Terrestrial Radio Royalty Campaign Faces More Setbacks... (24 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/072309radio> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Pandora: If We're Getting Taxed So Heavily By SoundExchange, Radio Should Be Too (14 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090714/0431085541.shtml> at 25 July 2009
The Pirate Bay
ArsTechnica, Dutch judge orders Pirate Bay to block Netherlands surfers (30 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/dutch-judge-orders-pirate-bay-blocked.ars> at 31 July 2009
TechDirt, Dutch Court Sides With Anti-Piracy Group; Says Pirate Bay Must Block Dutch Web Surfers (30 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090730/1019425716.shtml> at 31 July 2009
The Register, Dutch court clogs Pirate Bay (30 July 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/30/dutch_court_clogs_pirate_bay/> at 31 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Dutch drama: antipirates sue Pirate Bay, are sued in return (23 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/07/northern-europe-provides-perfect-climate-for-drama-llamas.ars> at 26 July 2009
TechDirt, Now BREIN Says The Pirate Bay Should Block Dutch ISPs (22 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090722/0224075620.shtml> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Norwegian ISP Fights Back Against Pirate Bay Ban (13 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090712/2349455522.shtml> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music News, Pirate Bay Buyer: This Deal Is Happening... (31 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/073009bay> at 31 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Deal OK, GGF May Even Rename to Pirate Bay (30 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86743/deal-ok-ggf-may-even-rename-to-pirate-bay/> at 31 July 2009
TechDirt, Pirate Bay Sale Looking Even Less Likely (28 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090728/1625445690.shtml> at 31 July 2009
ZeroPaid, Has the Pirate Bay Deal Been “Blown Up?” (29 July 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86737/has-the-pirate-bay-deal-been-blown-up/> at 31 July 2009
CNet News, Former Grokster exec pulls out of Pirate Bay acquisition (28 July 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10297426-93.html> at 30 July 2009
Slyck, Peace Out: The Pirate Bay Sold - Changes Ownership (30 June 2009) <http://www.slyck.com/story1864_Peace_Out_The_Pirate_Bay_Sold_Changes_Ownership> at 26 July 2009
ArsTechnica, Pirate Bay sold, to become more like Carnival Cruise Lines (30 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/06/pirate-bay-sold-going-legit-music-biz-cautiously-optimistic.ars> at 26 July 2009
CNet News, Music industry wants cut of Pirate Bay sale (16 July 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10288495-93.html> at 22 July 2009
Digital Music News, Breaking: Pirate Bay Getting Acquired, $7.83 Million Buyout... (30 June 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/062909piratebay> at 3 July 2009
Digital Music News, So, What Is the Pirate Bay Buyer Thinking, Anyway? (1 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/063009piratebay> at 3 July 2009
TechDirt, Insider Trading Suspected In The Pirate Bay Sale (1 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090701/1627315426.shtml> at 3 July 2009
The Register, Pirate Bay website sinks as 'sell out' accusations fly (30 June 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/06/30/pirate_bay_down_sell_out/> at 3 July 2009
The Register, Pirate Bay sells out to Swedish software firm for $7.7m (30 June 2009) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/06/30/pirate_bay_gaming_factory_x_ab/> at 3 June 2009
ZeroPaid, Pirate Bay Sold for $7.8 Million — Going Legit! (30 June 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86528/pirate-bay-sold-for-7-8-million-going-legit/> at 3 July 2009
ZeroPaid, 5 Alternatives to The Pirate Bay (30 June 2009) <http://www.zeropaid.com/news/86532/5-alternative-the-pirate-bay-bittorrent-sites/> at 3 July 2009
Torrent Spy
Financial Post, 'I'm doing this for the future' (13 July 2009) <http://www.financialpost.com/magazine/story.html?id=1764340> at 26 July 2009
Traffic Shaping/Network Neutrality
Wired, $4 Billion in Broadband Stimulus Grants Tied to Strict Net Neutrality Rules (1 July 2009) <http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/07/4-billion-in-broadband-stimulus-grants-tied-to-strict-net-neutrality-rules/> at 26 July 2009
Financial Post, Bell defends its Internet-management technologies (13 July 2009) <http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=1790640> at 22 July 2009
Twitter
TechDirt, A Closer Look At How Amanda Palmer Connected With Fans To Become Successful (10 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090709/0208545494.shtml> at 13 July 2009
Webcasting
Digital Music News, But Wait: Live365 Has a Different Idea on Webcaster Rates... (13 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070909live> at 25 July 2009
Digital Music News, Pandora Rallies Reported $35 Million In New Funding... (13 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/071309pandora> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Pandora: If We're Getting Taxed So Heavily By SoundExchange, Radio Should Be Too (14 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090714/0431085541.shtml> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, Not That It Matters... But Appeals Court Rejects Webcasters' Challenge Over Copyright Royalties (14 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090714/0427195540.shtml> at 25 July 2009
CNet News, Web radio, music industry reach agreement on royalties (7 July 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10281396-93.html> at 22 July 2009
TechDirt, Why The New Webcasting Rates Are A Death Sentence For Webcasters (10 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090710/0331255511.shtml> at 13 July 2009
Digital Music News, The Royal Hangover: Are Webcasters Really Getting a Deal? (10 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070909rates> at 13 July 2009
Digital Music News, Pandora Joins In... With a Few Strings Attached (9 July 2009) <http://digitalmusicnews.com/stories/070809pandora> at 13 July 2009
TechDirt, Why Should Webcasters Pay 25% Of Revenue To Promote Musicians? (7 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090707/1657295475.shtml> at 8 July
YouTube
ArsTechnica, Musician angry after BPI forces YouTube to pull his video (Updated) (23 July 2009) <http://arstechnica.com/media/news/2009/07/musician-has-strong-words-after-youtube-video-takedown.ars> at 26 July 2009
Digital Music News, The Renegotiation Returns? YouTube, WMG Reportedly Talking Again... (14 July 2009) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/071309wmg> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, YouTube, Warner Music Spat Killing Viral Videos (15 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090715/1413375555.shtml> at 25 July 2009
TechDirt, More Musicians Pissed Off Over Their Own Music Videos Being Taken Off YouTube (23 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090723/1137235636.shtml> at 25 July 2009
WashingtonPost, Warner Music and YouTube still talking on deal (20 July 2009) <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/20/AR2009072002475.html> at 22 July 2009
CNet News, Warner Music Group and YouTube talking again (10 July 2009) <http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10284399-93.html> at 22 July 2009
TechDirt, ASCAP's Latest Claim: Embedding YouTube Videos Requires Public Performance License (9 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090709/0109185492.shtml> at 13 July 2009
TechDirt, Dear EMI: Pretending The Old World Still Exists Won't Get You Into The 21st Century (8 July 2009) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20090707/0314175470.shtml> at 13 July 2009
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