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September 25th, 2009, 10:44 AM
Apple, Eminem headed for trial as talks break down

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc and Eminem have failed to settle a lawsuit over whether the rapper's songs can be downloaded on the iTunes music service, paving the way for a federal trial to begin on Thursday....They contend Apple wrongfully gained $2.58 million from iTunes downloads, including $466,916 from "Lose Yourself," a hit from Eminem's 2002 film "8 Mile." The plaintiffs also want part of what they say is Apple's $16 million of profit from iPod sales that could be attributed to the 93 songs, as well as $4.03 million from Aftermath....
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