The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a high-profile copyright infringement case involving Cox Communications and major music publishers. The case centers on whether internet service providers (ISPs) can be held liable for copyright violations committed by their users, specifically regarding music piracy. Cox Communications faces a $1 billion lawsuit after an appeals court overturned a prior jury verdict against the company. The Supreme Court's decision to hear the case could establish new legal standards for ISP liability when subscribers are accused of repeatedly downloading copyrighted music illegally. This case has significant implications for the responsibilities of ISPs in monitoring and disconnecting users engaged in online piracy.