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  • Sharman, music industry squabble over PC access

    Sharman Networks were called back to court today to settle a dispute over evidence confiscated under Anton Piller (or civil search warrant) orders from CEO Nikki Hemming's house last February. The raids followed allegations of copyright infringement made by Universal Music Australia.

  • Music industry scores win in DJ copyright case

    Six disc jockeys were ordered to pay over AU$48,000 in damages last week after being found guilty of copyright infringement charges brought forth by Universal Music and several other music industry applicants.

  • MIPI boss Speck takes stand in piracy trial

    General manager of Music Industry Piracy Investigations (MIPI), Michael Speck, took the witness stand today, to give evidence in the case against retired police officer turned music download Web site owner Stephen Cooper.

  • Consumer alliance put on hold for Sharman trial involvement

    Three allied consumer groups were told today they'll have to wait before their application to join the battle between Sharman Networks and various Australian record labels is considered.

  • Expert witness embarrassed on the stand in Cooper copyright case

    Expert witness in the copyright infringement case against retired police officer Stephen Cooper, Professor Leon Sterling, was embarrassed on the stand yesterday when the defence counsel showed images of the professor's own Web site linking to copyright material.

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