Landmark Cases (such as Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc.)

Landmark cases are legal decisions that set important precedents, shaping how laws are interpreted and applied in future cases. For example, in Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc., the Supreme Court ruled that parody—a form of commentary or criticism—can be protected under fair use, even if it uses parts of copyrighted music. This case clarified that creative works that transform or comment on the original can be legally protected, balancing artists' rights with free expression. Such cases influence law and society by defining rights and boundaries in complex issues like copyright, free speech, and more.