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X settles copyright lawsuits with music publishers

X, formerly known as Twitter, has settled its legal disputes with music publishers, ending a three-year-long battle. The conflict began when publishers sued X for alleged copyright infringement, claiming the platform hosted thousands of infringing cases. X then countersued, accusing the publishers of anticompetitive practices aimed at inflating licensing fees. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but both parties have agreed to dismiss their respective lawsuits with prejudice, meaning they cannot be refiled. AI

RANK_REASON Settlement of a legal dispute involving a major social media platform and industry groups.

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X settles copyright lawsuits with music publishers

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Jackson Chen) ·

    X and music publishers quietly settle opposing lawsuits

    The original lawsuit was filed in 2023 and claimed Twitter hosted thousands of cases of copyright infringement.