Viacom Sues YouTube Over Unauthorized Content Distribution Including MTV Clips
The split second after talks between Viacom and YouTube broke down, Viacom demanded that Google Inc.’s online video service remove more than 100,000 video clips. Sumner Redstone’s media concern said its pirated programs on YouTube have generated about 1.2 billion video streams, based on a study by an outside consultant. A YouTube spokeswoman said it would comply with the request and added, “It’s unfortunate...
Teenager Robert Santangelo Counter-Sues RIAA
This should definitely be a television show! Mark Burnett where are you??! The New Family Feud took another twist this week when teenager Robert Santangelo, recently a target of the RIAA, filed a countersuit against the trade organization. The RIAA originally sued Robert’s mother Patricia Santangelo in 2005, but was later forced to drop the case and redirect its efforts against children Michelle and Robert. Michelle settled...






