"Appeals Court Overturns $1 Billion Music Copyright Judgment Against Cox Communications"

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a $1 billion judgement against Cox Communications in a music piracy lawsuit, ruling that a new trial should determine appropriate damages. The lawsuit, involving record labels such as Sony Music and Universal Music Group, accused Cox of not addressing copyright infringement notices and failing to take action against music pirates. The court found that Cox did not profit from its subscribers' infringement, a legal prerequisite for part of the liability. This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing battle between record labels and ISPs over music piracy.