Bertelsmann settles AOL Europe dispute: company backs off threat to fight ex-officials' suit over their role in venture

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Bertelsmann AG officials decided not to pursue a lawsuit over the sale of its stake in AOL Europe, stemming from its joint venture with that company. The settlement was prompted by the awards granted two former Bertelsmann executives by a California jury.

Legal issues & crime, Telegraph & other communications, Legal/Government Regulation, Company legal issue, Cases, Internet service providers, Internet service provider, Joint ventures, AOL (UK) Ltd.

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Bertelsmann's latest tune: CEO Gunter Thielen defends action against music pirates, taking more of artists' profits

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Bertelsmann AG CEO Gunter Thielen believes that, challenges from piracy notwithstanding, the music industry will develop policies and technologies to maintain profitability.

Interview

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Control dispute roils Bertelsmann

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Bertelsmann AG is being destabilized by the dispute over who should control the group. Bertlesmann's executives and owners are the two parties involved in the dispute.

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