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Supreme Court Draws a Line on Contributory Infringement in Copyright Infringement Litigation

The Supreme Court handed down a landmark copyright decision on March 25, 2026, that will reshape how courts analyze contributory infringement claims against internet service providers and potentially beyond. In Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, the Court reversed a $1 billion verdict against Cox and made clear that simply knowing your service is […]

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Court Deals Major Blow to Copyright Trolls — What This Means If You’ve Been Targeted

If you’ve received a demand letter from Copycat Legal, been sued by Prepared Food Photos, Inc., or found yourself in the crosshairs of a stock photo copyright infringement claim, a brand-new federal court ruling deserves your attention. On March 18, 2026, U.S. District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller of the Eastern District of Wisconsin issued a significant […]

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Don’t Be Fooled: Prepared Food Photos is Back as Rockefeller Photos – And More Aggressive Than Ever

If you’ve been in the restaurant, food service, or digital marketing industry for any length of time, you’ve likely heard of Prepared Food Photos – the notorious copyright enforcement entity that has sent thousands of demand letters and filed numerous lawsuits against businesses for alleged unauthorized use of food photography. Many business owners and their […]

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What To Do If Higbee & Associates Sends A Copyright Demand Letter

Last updated: April 14, 2025 Have you received a copyright infringement demand letter from the Law Firm of Higbee & Associates? If so, you are not alone. Our firm has been forwarded numerous emails and written correspondence from this law firm, demanding substantial settlement payments in exchange for a release of claims related to allegations of […]