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Music companies sue US internet provider over piracy, case reaches Supreme Court

Original: A US internet provider was sued by music companies over songs shared by its customers; the Supreme Court

Major music companies have sued a US internet service provider, holding it liable for songs pirated by its customers. The dispute has now reached the US Supreme Court, which could clarify whether internet providers can be held responsible for their subscribers' copyright infringement, a ruling with wide implications for the music industry and broadband firms.

Why now: The Supreme Court's involvement could set a landmark precedent on internet providers' liability for customer piracy.

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