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The Briefing: Cox v Sony: Did the Supreme Court Just Give AI Companies a Copyright Shield?

By Scott Hervey & Tara Sattler on July 17, 2026
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In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down the Supreme Court’s decision in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, which reversed a $1 billion judgment against the internet service provider.

They discuss:

– Why knowledge that customers are infringing copyrights is not enough to establish contributory liability

– How inducement and substantial lawful uses shape the liability analysis for technology providers

– Why the decision could serve as both a shield and a potential sword in copyright cases involving AI-generated content

Tune in for a clear look at how the Supreme Court’s ruling reshapes the line between neutral technology and contributory copyright infringement.


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Photo of Tara Sattler Tara Sattler

Tara Sattler is a shareholder in the Firm’s Entertainment group and serves as an ex-officio member of the Firm’s Managing Board.

Tara represents Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award winning clients. Her practice is focused on representing production companies, producers, financiers, and content creators…

Tara Sattler is a shareholder in the Firm’s Entertainment group and serves as an ex-officio member of the Firm’s Managing Board.

Tara represents Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award winning clients. Her practice is focused on representing production companies, producers, financiers, and content creators across various media, including film, television, audio, and digital spaces. Her expertise encompasses all of the phases of development, financing, production, and distribution of scripted and non-scripted content for all budget levels. Tara emphasizes providing advice to her clients in every stage of their entertainment industry endeavors, which includes comprehensive representation on groundbreaking partnerships, arrangements, experiences, and agreements.

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