Supreme Court sides with internet service provider Cox in fight with record labels over pirated music

Supreme Court sides with internet service provider Cox in fight with record labels over pirated music

The US Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday Cox Communications cannot be held liable for piracy by its internet service subscribers of songs owned by Sony Music, Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and other labels, ending their billion-dollar-plus music copyright lawsuit. The 9-0 ruling overturned a lower court’s decision to order a new trial to determine how much the internet … Read more

SCOTUS judges likely would break ethics rules that cover officials in other branches of gov: AP investigation

SCOTUS judges likely would break ethics rules that cover officials in other branches of gov: AP investigation

WASHINGTON — In a monthslong inquiry, which included reviewing tens of thousands of pages of documents from more than 100 public records requests, The Associated Press has examined what happens behind the scenes when Supreme Court justices travel to colleges and universities for lectures and other events. The AP learned the identities of donors and politicians invited to events with justices, … Read more

Who got canceled in 2022: From Will Smith to Ticketmaster

Who got canceled in 2022: From Will Smith to Ticketmaster

And the 2022 award for canceled celebrity in a public drama goes to — a list of high-profile stars and organizations. Whether one is a political figure, part of Hollywood’s elite, an ordinary person, or a company, all it takes is one public mistake or problematic view before someone’s career is over and their misdeeds … Read more