US music industry takes legal action against AI companies
The music industry in the United States has joined the efforts to hold AI companies accountable for copyright infringement
Wed Jun 26 2024
Malaysia on a warpath to best digital piracy
On December 22, 2021, Malaysia amended its Copyright Law, adding Section 43AA which makes it illegal to commit or assist in copyright infringement using streaming technology.
Sun Mar 24 2024
New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for copyright infringement
US newspaper The New York Times is suing Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging copyright infringement.
Thu Dec 28 2023
Mariah Carey hit with copyright lawsuit over 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
The lawsuit has been brought by songwriter Andy Stone who alleges he co-wrote a song with the same title five years earlier.
Thu Jun 09 2022
'Top Gun' heirs sue Paramount over 'Top Gun: Maverick'
The family of the author sued Paramount Pictures for copyright infringement over this year's blockbuster sequel "Top Gun: Maverick."
Tue Jun 07 2022
Two companies ordered to pay for Doraemon copyright infringement
Two companies in eastern China have been ordered to pay 130,000 yuan in compensation for copyright infringement of the popular Japanese cartoon character Doraemon.
Wed Apr 26 2017
Disney stole 'Zootopia,' writer claims in U.S. lawsuit
Gary Goldman filed his copyright infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.
Wed Mar 22 2017
Chinese firms ordered to pay Disney, Pixar $194,000 for copying 'Cars'
The ruling is the latest in a slew of intellectual property wins for large foreign firms, who have complained about widespread copyright infringement in China.
Sat Dec 31 2016
Prince record label sues Jay Z's company for song streaming
The record label for Prince has sued rap star Jay Z's entertainment company for copyright infringement, saying it illegally offered the late musician's songs on its music streaming service.
Thu Nov 17 2016
Alleged founder of world's most popular illegal file-sharing site arrested
Ukrainian Artem Vaulin faces conspiracy, copyright infringement and money laundering charges in the US for allegedly operating KickassTorrents.
Thu Jul 21 2016
Led Zeppelin rocks copyright case over 'Stairway to Heaven'
A US jury decides that Led Zeppelin did not lift a riff from an obscure 1960s instrumental for the introduction to its classic rock anthem "Stairway to Heaven"
Fri Jun 24 2016
Led Zeppelin trial: Jimmy Page 'hadn't heard' song he allegedly stole
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page says he hadn't heard a song he is accused of plagiarizing for the iconic "Stairway to Heaven" until a few years ago.
Thu Jun 16 2016
Led Zeppelin members face trial over 'Stairway to Heaven'
For years, people have said "Stairway" sounds a lot like "Taurus" - a song by a much less famous band called Spirit. So, did Led Zep copy at least some parts their most famous song?
Wed Apr 13 2016
More than 6,000 websites blocked for violations since 2008
Some of the blocked websites include fake bank websites and for copyright infringement, pornography and insulting the royal institution.
Thu Jul 04 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024