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Walking the Fine Line of Music Video Game Copyrights

Music-based games like Rock Band generate huge profits, but not everyone thinks they’re getting a fair cut. Rob Enderle discusses recent copyright issues, such as the injunction issued by EMI against BlueBeat.com over distributing unlicensed re-mastered Beatles tracks, and No Doubt’s suit… More →

EMI Sues BlueBeat Over Beatles Tunes; No Doubt Sues Over Band Hero

November 5, 2009 |

The music industry has never been averse to letting its lawyers do the talking, and today bring two more instances of lawsuits filed over the chaffing interface between the music industry and the digital world. Record label EMI is suing the online music distribution site BlueBeat.com for selling digital versions of Beatles' music online without authorization, and rock-pop band No Doubt has filed suit against Activision for using their… Read More