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"We are pleased that Judge Nathan reached the right result in this case. The court is correct that the Cablevision precedent likely means that Aereo's service is perfectly lawful.
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"We are pleased that Judge Nathan reached the right result in this case. The court is correct that the Cablevision precedent likely means that Aereo's service is perfectly lawful.
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