Supreme Court Sides With Internet Provider in Copyright Fight Over Pirated Music - The New York Times

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of an internet service provider in a copyright dispute involving pirated music, rejecting arguments that ISPs should be held liable for users' infringing activity on their networks. The case centered on whether internet providers bear responsibility for facilitating copyright violations when subscribers use their services to download or stream unauthorized content. The decision narrows the legal exposure of ISPs and limits copyright holders' ability to pursue internet providers as defendants in infringement cases. The ruling reflects the Court's interpretation of existing copyright law regarding secondary liability—the question of who is responsible when a third party enables or profits from someone else's violation. Music and entertainment industry groups had sought broader ISP accountability, while internet providers argued they should not be held liable simply for providing the infrastructure that others misuse.