New Music Business Briefing: Russian AllTunes Wins In Court, IODA Expands & More

>>> Alltunes.com, the stepchild of notorious Russian download site AllOfMp3.com has won a lawsuit forcing VISA to re-instate credit card payments. (DMW)

>>> The RIAA has been forced to pay almost $70K in attorney fees relating to a failed file-sharing lawsuit. (ARS).

>>> Mid-year live concert ticket sales appear strong. (Pollstar)

>>> In an SEC filing WMG said it won’t be bidding for EMi this time but did not close the door entirely for the future

>>>Digital music distributor IODA is entering the indie film and video download market. (press release)

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