In the last few days a number of artists have filed lawsuits against Universal Music Group- but this time it’s a BIG DEAL following a federal judge’s decision THR – Universal Music Group is now facing a fresh lawsuit that alleges the underpaying of royalties on digital downloads. Today, Chuck D of Public Enemy stepped up to bring his own class action against the major record label. The lawsuit was filed in San Francisco federal court and alleges that UMG routinely miscalculates the royalties owed to artists for digital downloads, such as MP3s and ringtones, by treating them as “sales” … Continue reading Chuck D is Latest to Sue Over Digital Downloads