SCOTUS overturns 5th Circuit ruling that told ISP to kick pirates off Internet
Summary
The Supreme Court overturned a 5th Circuit ruling that could have forced Grande Communications to terminate subscribers accused of piracy, aligning with the Cox v. Sony precedent. The court held that a service provider is liable for infringement only if it intends or tailors the service for infringement, limiting contributory liability. This decision could influence future piracy lawsuits and how ISPs and other platforms respond to infringement claims.