In Vivendi Universal's acquisition of former rival MP3.com, the writers see a telling change in strategy by the major labels.

Read about costly settlement between MP3.com and the National Music Publishers Association over copyright infringement.

Read about proposed legislation which would allow users to download and listen to MP3s for personal use, provided they own the CD first.

Get details of the record industry giant's acquisition of the embattled Internet music service provider.

Find out what Seagram executive Edgar Bronfman, Jr., had to say in his testimony for the RIAA's suit against MP3.com.

Read about the acquisition by media giant Vivendi Universal of one of its former arch-enemies.

MP3.com CEO Michael Robertson addresses recent legal developments and his company's staggering financial losses in this interview with Brad King.

Find out how Universal's roster of artists will fare in the wake of the industry's final agreement with the San Diego company.