Appeal filed in Hollywood Internet piracy case

February 26, 2010


Film studios are reportedly seeking an appeal in an Internet piracy case against an Australian Internet provider.
Sydney (WiredPRNews.com) – An appeal has reportedly been filed in a case against an Australian Internet provider found to be not liable for customer illegal movie downloads. As reported by AFP, several Hollywood film studios lodged the appeal this […]

Famed Photographer Leibovitz’s Massive Debt

September 7, 2009


Annie Leibovitz may lose the copyright to her famous images if millions in debt is not paid.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – One of the nation’s most celebrated photographers is at risk of losing the copyright to her famous images. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Annie Leibovitz, whose photos are notorious […]

Jackson Browne Settles Case Against Republicans

July 22, 2009


The entertainer settles a lawsuit against the Republican Party for copyright infringement.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Entertainer Jackson Browne has settled with Arizona Senator John McCain and the Republican Party over a copyright dispute. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Browne sued the senator, national party, and Ohio Republican Party, who […]

Blogger Given Probation for Album Leak

July 16, 2009


The blogger who reportedly leaked parts of the band’s latest album was sentenced this week for copyright infringement.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – A blogger who pleaded guilty to copyright infringement after leaking parts of the latest album of rock band Guns N’ Roses was sentenced for the act early this week. As […]

Illegal Downloading Case - Astronomical Fine

June 21, 2009


A woman has been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars in an illegal downloading case.
Wired PR News – A woman in Minnesota has been fined an astronomical sum for illegal music downloads. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Jammie Thomas-Rasset was found by a federal jury to be in violation of copyright infringement laws […]

Amazon Kindle 2 Legal Debate

February 13, 2009


Amazon’s Kindle 2 feature deemed possibly illegal.
Wired PR News.com – Amazon’s Kindle 2 is equipped with a handy feature that some are claiming might be against the law. As reported by Christopher Null on a Yahoo Tech blog, the Authors Guild is making claims that the text-to-speech feature of the Kindle 2 e-book reader could […]

Bratz Dolls May Stay on Shelves Longer Per Court Decision

January 3, 2009


Judge allows for change in deadline for MGA to pull Bratz dolls from shelves.
Wired PR News.com — A judge has decided to extend the deadline for MGA Entertainment Inc., creator of the popular Bratz doll line, to take their products off of store shelves. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the judge agreed not […]

DFW Area Woman Loses Case Against Tyler Perry

December 10, 2008


Wired PR News.com – A woman who recently accused critically acclaimed writer/actor Tyler Perry of copyright infringement has lost her case. As reported by the Star-Telegram, Donna West sued Perry in a federal suit alleging he stole material from her script for Fantasy of a Black Woman that was used for his hit movie and […]

 
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