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In discussions surrounding the legal implications of the lawsuit and potential settlement, key voices have noted that an admission of fault would create a tipping point—not just for CBS but potentially across the media landscape. A precedent of accountability could compel legacy media to reckon with longstanding practices regarding editorial integrity. The fear of a domino effect appears palpable; if CBS opens the floodgates, similar media entities may find themselves facing their own scrutiny.