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  | RIAA nears win (by default) in Atlantic vs. Howell Found at 8/27/2008 via www.latimes.com
A federal judge in Arizona has all but dispensed with an intriguing legal battle between the Recording Industry Assn. of America and an accused music infringer More...
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| Rising visitor rates at Denali driving review of Park road plans Found at 8/26/2008 via aprn.org
The National Park Service is seeking input on the future of traffic on the road into Denali National Park. The agency is holding meetings this month as it develops options for addressing increased visitor demand. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks Download Audio (MP3) More...
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| Ruling in Web-video suit Found at 8/23/2008 via www.philly.com
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge ruled this week that music companies and other copyright holders must consider "fair use" of their materials before demanding YouTube and other video-sharing Web sites remove content. More...
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| Ruling in Web-video suit Found at 8/22/2008 via www.philly.com
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge ruled this week that music companies and other copyright holders must consider "fair use" of their materials before demanding YouTube and other video-sharing Web sites remove content. More...
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| Ruling Supports "Fair Use" in DMCA Notices Found at 8/21/2008 via www.gigalaw.com
A federal judge gave more weight to the concept of "fair use" when he threw a lifeline to a Pennsylvania mother's lawsuit against Universal Music. More...
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| Rumored iTunes Music Subscription: $130 Per Year Found at 8/21/2008 via blog.wired.com
An anonymous tipster seems to have contacted several Mac rumor publications with speculation about an unlimited music subscription within iTunes. According to the e-mail, Apple will charge U.S.-based customers $130 per year ($100 for MobileMe subscribers) for an "iTunes Unlimited" subscription that will include the ability to download about half of the songs in the iTunes store in a 256-Kbps ... More...
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| Robert J. Elisberg: The Writers Workbench: Portable Sound Found at 8/21/2008 via www.huffingtonpost.com
Most MP3 players today provide very good sound, but without built-in speakers. As a result, some form of headphone or external sound source is needed.... More...
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| Rock Music Menu: Rock legends plot fall comeback Found at 8/21/2008 via www.delcotimes.com
This fall, three rock and roll bands will attempt to work their way back to the charts and regain the revere of music fans around the world. And while across the board success is not likely by any means, it's going to make for one of the most compelling times in music history. More...
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| Ringback tone sales to triple in four years Found at 8/19/2008 via news.yahoo.com
Ringback tones, those songs that play on the line while you wait for someone to pick up, are music to the ears wireless operators. And the tune is only going to get sweeter, according to a new report out Tuesday. More...
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| RIAA confirms it's behind the Muxtape shutdown Found at 8/19/2008 via arstechnica.com
Muxtape, which allows users to upload MP3 playlists that can then be shared and accessed by others, has temporarily ceased operations. The RIAA tells Ars that the site has been storing and streaming the recordings without authorization from the copyright holders. Read More... More...
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| RIAA pays out $107,951.03 in music piracy lawsuit Found at 8/19/2008 via www.geek.com
For the most part we hear of stories where the RIAA has managed to sue individuals for thousands, or hundreds of thousands of dollars for piracy. For once, the roles have been reversed and the RIAA has had to pay up the sum of US$107,951.03. The payment relates to the case of Tanya Andersen, a disabled [...] More...
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| RIAA "problem" shutters online-music startup Muxtape [Copyfight] Found at 8/18/2008 via valleywag.com
Muxtape, a New York-based online-music startup much favored by the Tumblr set, has shut down its website, citing a "problem" with the RIAA, a music-industry organization which polices copyright.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More...
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| Reuters Entertainment Summary Found at 8/16/2008 via malaysia.news.yahoo.com
Britney Spears garners third MTV award nomination LOS ANGELES - A year after her calamitous comeback performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears has garnered a third nomination for this year's show, but it remained unclear whether she would dare a repeat appearance. MTV, which has been rolling out nominations for various categories in recent weeks, named Spears ... More...
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| Reuters Entertainment Summary Found at 8/16/2008 via sg.news.yahoo.com
Britney Spears garners third MTV award nomination LOS ANGELES - A year after her calamitous comeback performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears has garnered a third nomination for this year's show, but it remained unclear whether she would dare a repeat appearance. MTV, which has been rolling out nominations for various categories in recent weeks, named Spears ... More...
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| RIAA Pay Out $108K In Lost Case Found at 8/14/2008 via www.overclockersclub.com
The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) has taken and active and aggressive stance when it comes to legal proceedings against those accused of downloading music. Many have frowned upon these strong arm tactics, which have often targetted individuals with little means of defending themselves (leading to a large number settling rather than risking court action). The RIAA hasn't ... More...
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