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Supreme Court to weigh Cox’s liability for users’ copyright infringement
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The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment on December 1, 2025, a case that asks when internet service providers can be held contributorily liable for failing to curb repeat copyright infringement by their subscribers.
The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously on March 25 that internet service providers like Cox Communications are not liable for their subscribers' copyright infringement. The decision, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, reversed a lower court finding against Cox in a long-running dispute with Sony Music Entertainment. The ruling draws on precedents from the 1984 Betamax case and 2005 Grokster decision.
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In the latest development in the legal battle between Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman Amy Taylor and photographer Jamie Nelson over the 'Champagne Problems' photoshoot, a Los Angeles court rejected Nelson's civil harassment restraining order petition against Taylor. The core copyright disputes will continue in federal court.
Disney and OpenAI have announced a three-year licensing deal starting in 2026, allowing the AI firm's ChatGPT and Sora tools to generate images and videos using Disney's intellectual property. This pact includes access to over 200 characters from Star Wars, Pixar, and Marvel brands. The agreement highlights contrasting views on copyright between the entertainment giant and the AI company.
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A Danish court has convicted a Reddit moderator for violating actresses' moral rights by sharing out-of-context nude scenes from films and TV shows. The 40-year-old man, known online as KlammereFyr, received a seven-month conditional prison sentence and community service. The ruling marks the first criminal conviction under Denmark's right of respect in copyright law.