EMI Sticking With IFPI, But Cutting Its Allowance To Sue Music F...

Courtesy Techdirt  Mon, 03/10/2008 - 21:48

Over the last few months, there have been some indications that major label EMI was sick of the RIAA and IFPI's war on music fans -- and even had threatened to leave the groups.

While a huge step, it wasn't a huge surprise, given the new management in charge at EMI, who did not come from a music industry background.

It became clear quite quickly that the firm wasn't going to rest on its laurels, but wanted...

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