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Major Labels’ $1 Billion Decision Against Cox Communications Overturned
A U.S. appeals court has overturned a $1 billion 2019 decision in favor of major labels against Cox Communications, setting the stage for a new trial.
The court said in its ruling on Tuesday: “We affirm the jury’s finding of willful contributory infringement. Cox called that judgment “unwarranted, unjust and an egregious amount,” and challenged the ruling in January 2020. The appeals court’s ruling in favor of Cox sets the stage for a retrial, which could result in a setback for the music industry, which has since filed a number of similar copyright lawsuits against U.S. internet providers.
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