COX COMMUNICATIONS v SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, (US, March 25, 2026) Slip Op. 24-171
This episode is about the Supreme Court opinion concerning the legal battle between Cox Communications and Sony Music regarding secondary copyright infringement. The Court addressed whether an Internet service provider is liable for the illegal file-sharing activities of its subscribers if it continues to provide them with access despite knowing of their past violations. Justice Thomas, writing for the majority, clarified that contributory liability requires a finding of specific intent, which is only proven if a provider affirmatively induces infringement or offers a service specifically…
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