Cox Comms urges SCOTUS to rewind piracy verdict

Cox Communications petitions US Supreme Court to review verdict in copyright dispute with major record labels | Telecoms firm argues ruling imposes excessively harsh liability on ISPs for online piracy | Previous decision could lead to “widespread disruption” and “set a dangerous precedent”, says Cox.

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