An interesting upgrade on the ReDigi case: You might remember back in April 2013 Judge Richard Sullivan obstructed ReDigi’s interesting business model, keeping that the first sale doctrine did not apply to digital goods – here music files. In his common sense he said “The novel question offered in this action is whether an electronic music file, made and purchased lawfully, may be resold by its owner through ReDigi under the first sale doctrine. The courtroom determines it cannot”. The reason, the judge ruled, is basically because copying, or an unlawful “reproduction” of the music document, must take place, despite ReDigi’s promises to the in contrast. Well, an charm against Judge Sullivan’s ruling is expected by ReDigi, so watch this space!
Presented by BBC Radio presenter Edith Bowman at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, Phil, 66, had taken to the level to thank the audience for his honour – still looking banged up from his fall earlier in the month. Limping with the help of a walking stick, Phil posed with fellow music story Eric Clapton at the function. Phil said: ‘Thank you very much for offering me this prize. The work that Nordoff Robbins do is quite staggering and it’s really lovely to get in and reach the people who need to be reached.
So it’s an excellent story really, heading from power to strength. The event raised £663,000 for Nordoff Robbins basis. The veteran celebrity is still in considerable pain after struggling a fall previously this month … Read more