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HiAnime, the world's largest anime piracy website, has been added to the 2025 Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List by the European Commission.
Musi Alleges Apple’s App Store Removal Was Orchestrated, Seeks Sanctions
The legal dispute between Apple and music streaming app Musi has added another twist. Musi now seeks sanctions against Apple.
MangaDex issues its first official statement following over 7,000 manga titles being suddenly deleted from the popular scanlation site.
Piracy Shield: European Commission Urged to Assess Legality Under EU Law
The European Commission is being urged to issue a detailed opinion to ensure Piracy Shield is compatible with EU law and fundamental rights.
Popular anime streaming site AnimeHeaven takes a major hit following access removal to every single previously uploaded episode.
Live Sports Piracy: France ‘Contained’ Illegal IPTV & Illicit Streaming in 2024
In 2024, 18% of French people accessed sports content illegally. The figure is unchanged since 2023, despite blocks targeting 4,200+ domains.
Copyright Claims Board is “Ineffective and Costly,” Watchdog Groups Say
Responding to an inquiry from the U.S. Copyright Office, a coalition of watchdog groups has flagged various problems with the Copyright Claims Board. They label the three-year-old small claims tribunal as "ineffective" and a poor use of taxpayer money. The groups highlight a high volume of dismissed...
A massive manga site was hit with numerous DMCA takedown requests, signaling a firmer stance on copyright infringement from Japanese publishers.
Wrong Logo, No Piracy Proof: French Court Rejects DNS Piracy Blocking Bids
French courts continue to expand the scope of sports piracy related DNS blocking, but orders are not signed blindly.
LaLiga Disregards Vercel’s Piracy Overblocking Outreach, Blocks it Again
A dedicated system setup by Vercel for LaLiga's priority use lies dormant as LaLiga blocks the company's IP addresses yet again.
MyAnimeList CEO Atsushi Mizoguchi discusses solutions to overseas manga piracy, calling on Japan to 'unite' for one central translation service.
Pirate IPTV Owner and 7 Associates “Stole TV Signals” From Bell & Rogers
Pirate IPTV owner Éric Grenier and seven accomplices face charges linked to the alleged theft of Bell, Rogers, and Quebecor TV signals.
Musi Faked UMG Email to Stay on App Store, Apple Claims in Sanctions Motion
Apple wants Musi to be sanctioned for falsely claiming that the app's removal was the result of a backchannel deal.
Link-Busters Reports its Three Billionth ‘Pirate’ URL to Google Search
In the war against online book piracy, Dutch takedown outfit Link-Busters continues to shatter records after reporting its three billionth URL.
A new 'safe' and 'fast' AI-powered web browser is leading users to anime piracy sites for free anime viewing, burying legally available services.
Pirate Site Blocks Ineffective? Telcos Call For Sanctions Against Portuguese Users
After a decade of site-blocking hailed as the gold standard, Portugal's latest piracy crisis now requires financial sanctions against users.
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DMCA Notices Can Silence Critics But Complaints By The Public Put All at Risk
Whether hiding the truth, gagging critics, silencing rivals, or simply telling tales, takedown notices sent by the public put us all at risk.
Following legal setbacks in an ongoing lawsuit, the operator of the world's biggest adult manga piracy site was revealed to be X Separator.
“You Wouldn’t Steal a Car”… But Would You Pirate a Font?
The statement "You Wouldn't Steal a Car" launched one of the most iconic anti-piracy campaigns. But did the campaign use a pirated font?