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Another big ISP wants the US Supreme Court to intervene in its piracy battle with the majors

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Another big ISP wants the US Supreme Court to intervene in its piracy battle with the majors

US ISP Grande, which lost a $47 million legal battle with the major record companies over its failure to deal with its music pirating customers, wants the US Supreme Court to review the case. It’s the second ISP to ask the Supreme Court to intervene on the copyright liabilities of internet companies…

Chris Cooke • 19 Mar 2025

Major labels vs ISPs rumbles on as labels ask appeals court to reconsider latest Grande ruling

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Major labels vs ISPs rumbles on as labels ask appeals court to reconsider latest Grande ruling

A US appeals court recently upheld a copyright ruling secured against Grande Communications by the major labels. However, it also ordered for the ISP’s damages bill to be recalculated in a way that would mean the labels get less cash. The majors want that element of the decision to be reconsidered…

Chris Cooke • 12 Nov 2024

Appeals court cuts major label payouts in Grande ISP copyright infringement case

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Appeals court cuts major label payouts in Grande ISP copyright infringement case

There’s been an important ruling in the major labels’ music piracy case against Grande Communications. A US appeals court has confirmed the ISP is liable for copyright infringement, rejecting a new argument based on a 2023 Supreme Court ruling. However, the damages bill will be cut back…

Chris Cooke • 11 Oct 2024

Major labels respond to Grande Communications appeal in $46.8 million copyright case

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Major labels respond to Grande Communications appeal in $46.8 million copyright case

The major record companies have formally responded to an appeal filed by Grande Communications - the US internet firm held liable for its users’ copyright infringement and ordered to pay the music industry $46.8 million in damages…

Chris Cooke • 05 Dec 2023

ISP Grande claims win after film producers drop copyright infringement lawsuit

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ISP Grande claims win after film producers drop copyright infringement lawsuit

The group of film producers who sued US internet firm Grande Communications have dropped their lawsuit against the company, despite record labels winning $46.8 million in damages in a similar case…

Chris Cooke • 07 Nov 2023

US internet organisations support Grande's appeal in record industry copyright battle

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US internet organisations support Grande's appeal in record industry copyright battle

Two trade organisations for the US internet sector have submitted an amicus brief in support of Grande Communications as it continues in its legal battle with the record industry, seeking to overturn a $46.8 million judgement…

Chris Cooke • 16 Oct 2023

Majors return to court over Grande’s $46.8 million damages bill

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Majors return to court over Grande’s $46.8 million damages bill

The major record companies have urged an American court not to approve proposals by internet service provider Grande Communications regarding…

Chris Cooke • 25 Aug 2023