Supreme Court rules for Cox in Sony copyright fight over music downloads

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The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Wednesday that Sony cannot hold Cox Communications liable for not disconnecting customers who illegally downloaded copyrighted music, a battle that has sent ripples through the music and telecommunications industries. Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for the majority, said a lower court got it wrong in putting Cox on the hook for…

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Supreme Court rules for Cox in Sony copyright fight over music downloads
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Supreme Court rules for Cox in Sony copyright fight over music downloads

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The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Wednesday that Sony cannot hold Cox Communications liable for not disconnecting customers who illegally downloaded copyrighted music, a battle that has sent ripples through the music and telecommunications industries. Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for the majority, said a lower court got it wrong in putting Cox on the hook for…

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