In a victory for broadcasters, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Aereo’s online TV-streaming service violates copyright laws.

The ruling, issued Wednesday, could affect not only the availability of television broadcast content online, but also the future of cloud computing, Reuters reports.

Here are five things you should know about the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in American Broadcasting Cos. v. Aereo:

The decision overturns a 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision in 2013 that found Aereo’s services did not violate copyright laws.

Related Resources:

  • Supreme Court Rules Against Aereo in Broadcasters’ Challenge (The New York Times)
  • Aereo Case Will Let Supreme Court Define the Future of TV (FindLaw’s Courtside)
  • SCOTUS Hears Arguments in Aereo Case, Fate of the Cloud (FindLaw’s Technologist)
  • Supreme Court Grants Cert in Aereo and Argentina Cases (FindLaw’s U.S. Second Circuit Blog)

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