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realitytea.comCBS Waives Copyright Notices for Colbert's Monroe Cable Show Episode
CBS and Paramount initially sent copyright notices after Stephen Colbert's parody episode aired on a Michigan public access channel. The companies later decided to waive further enforcement pending additional review.
realitytea.comCBS withdraws copyright notices for Colbert public access episode
CBS issued then withdrew copyright takedown notices for footage of a local Michigan public access show hosted by Stephen Colbert. The network later stated it would review the matter before further enforcement.
The BbcSky Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to About 200 Alleged Illegal Stream Users in Ireland
Sky obtained customer details through a court order against a supplier and sent warnings to recipients in the Republic of Ireland. The broadcaster stated it may pursue legal action if recipients do not respond. Similar letters were sent to more than 1,000 people in the UK in late…
thehindu.comDua Lipa Sues Samsung for at Least $15 Million Over Use of 2024 Festival Photo on TV Packaging
The pop singer filed a copyright and trademark lawsuit in California federal court, alleging Samsung used a 2024 festival photograph on television boxes without permission. She first learned of the packaging in June 2025 and made repeated demands for its removal. Samsung has decl…
WiredStick Figure’s 6-Year-Old Song Tops iTunes Charts in Six Countries Thanks to Viral AI Remixes
California reggae band Stick Figure saw “Angels Above Me” rocket to the top of iTunes sales charts this week, but the surge was driven by viral AI-generated versions. The band and its label, Ineffable Records, have issued takedown notices with mixed success as they receive no roy…