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On their view of the law, she is liable to a fine of up to $150,000 for sharing 29 seconds of Holden dancing

My biggest problem with these piracy disputes is the amount of damages involved. I realize that the record companies are claiming that they missed out on sales, but imagine this: You run a red light (breaking the law) and hit an executive on the way to a big client meeting. Are you liable for his missing out on a multimillion dollar contract?



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