Bertelsmann Selling Out To Sony?

Reports are surfacing that Bertelsmann is currently in talks to sell out their share of Sony BMG to Sony. Other rumors are circulating that the sell off may only include a portion of the joint venture, but this seems unlikely considering Bertelsmann’s recent moves and quotes from CEO Hartmut Ostrowski. The merger was finalized in 2004, but has sparked rumors of a split since the new year. Ostrowski recently confirmed suspicions,...

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Judge Recommends RIAA To Pay $107,834 Reimbursement For Andersen’s Legal Fees

A United States Magistrate Judge recommended the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to pay $107,834 for fees incurred by Tanya Andersen to defend the lawsuit brought upon her for allegedly trading music illegally. The courts originally approved the payment of lawyer fees in October, 2007, but took six months to come up with a dollar amount. Most of the accused copyright infringers settle out-of-court via the RIAA’s...

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