Cox v Sony: SCOTUS trims ISP liability in ‘seismic decision’

Apex court rules that ISPs cannot be held contributorily liable for users’ copyright infringement if they fail to halt access—marking a pivotal moment for digital liability.

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Cox v Sony: SCOTUS trims ISP liability in ‘seismic decision’

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