The record labels argued that allowing per-album damages instead of per-song damages undermines their ability to secure fair restitution for copyright infringement.
The 5th Circuit ruled that the $46.8 million damages were excessive and necessitated a new trial, reiterating that each song wasn't entitled to a separate award.
The court stated that under the Copyright Act, a compilation, such as an album, is seen as a single work entitled to only one damages award.
This ruling has provoked concern among music publishers who believe that restricting damages undermines the enforcement of copyright and their financial recovery for piracy.
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