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Supreme Court Rules ISPs Not Liable for Music Piracy

4/13/2026

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  • The Supreme Court ruled Cox Communications cannot be held liable for a music piracy judgment.
  • The Grande Communications case echoed the ruling and raises questions about copyright owners seeking compensation from ISPs.
  • Legal experts say ISPs may not change policies, and the ruling does not lessen liability for sites that facilitate piracy.
  • It remains unclear whether the ruling will apply to mass-scale web hosts.