US Supreme Court Rules Against Record Labels in Billion-Dollar Music Piracy Case Against Cox

The US Supreme Court has ruled 9-0 against major record labels in a billion-dollar music piracy case, siding with internet provider Cox Communications and limiting their liability for illegal conduct by subscribers.

25 Mar, 14:43 — 25 Mar, 14:47

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This case centered on whether internet service providers (ISPs) can be held liable for copyright infringement committed by their subscribers. The Supreme Court's decision limits the scope of such liability, impacting how copyright holders can pursue damages for online piracy.

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Supreme Court Limits Liability Of Internet Providers When Their Service Is Used For Music Piracy

The Supreme Court sided with internet provider Cox Communications, holding that it cannot be held liable for music piracy even if they did not take adequate steps to curb the copyright infringement. The justices, in a 9-0 ruling, were weighing on a lengthy legal fight between Cox and Sony Music Entertainment, which had sought huge […]

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