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When Copyright Cases Go Big
Two new legal battles show the stark range of today’s copyright landscape. Cox Communications is taking its $1 billion music piracy verdict to the U.S. Supreme Court — a case that could reset ISP liability for user-generated infringement. Meanwhile, the producers of G20, a Viola Davis action thriller, are facing a detailed copyright lawsuit from a screenwriter who says the film copied her script.One case could reshape the rules for tech platforms; the other puts a spotlight on how tough it is for individual creators to prove their work was stolen.
ChaseLawyers Newsletter
September 02, 2025
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This edition explores both ends of the copyright spectrum: one about infrastructure, the other about originality.
Cox Communications wants the Supreme Court to throw out a billion-dollar verdict that held it responsible for not stopping piracy on its network. If the Court agrees to hear it, the ruling could change how every internet provider handles claims of infringement.
Meanwhile, a new lawsuit over G20, starring Viola Davis, shows how hard it is for writers to win when they believe their screenplays have been copied. Despite similar themes, characters, and plot points, courts often side with defendants unless there’s clear evidence of access and substantial similarity. For creators, the case is a reminder of how steep the legal climb can be — even when the overlaps feel obvious.
Cox Communications Takes $1B Copyright Verdict to Supreme Court
Cox Communications is asking the Supreme Court to review a landmark $1 billion jury award, arguing that it shouldn’t be held liable for users pirating music over its network. The case, brought by major record labels, challenges the legal limits of ISP responsibility in copyright enforcement. A ruling could reset expectations for platforms and providers in how they respond to infringement. With tech and media giants watching closely, this could be one of the most consequential copyright cases in years.
G20 Copyright Lawsuit Highlights Challenges Creators Face in Court
Clarice Eboni Boykin-Patterson, an entertainment journalist and screenwriter, is suing the producers of G20 — a Prime Video political thriller starring Viola Davis — alleging that the film copies her screenplay Election Night. The lawsuit details striking similarities in plot, tone, characters, and themes, including a Black female political leader balancing a family while battling terrorists during a global summit.
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 US Supreme Court to review billion-dollar Cox Communications copyright case |  Movie and TV Copyright Lawsuits Are on the Rise. Very Few Prevail In Court A screenwriter is accusing the makers of G20 of copying her script. The lawsuit dives deep into shared plot elements — but still faces long odds in court, showing how difficult it is for writers to prove copyright infringement, even with detailed similarities. |
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