Well, in the PACER case, Carl talked to the FBI and offered to take the fall for Aaron if it came to that. That's even though Aaron used archive.org servers without Carl knowing what had transpired.
There were other data issues, including USPS zip code data stuff that Carl counseled Aaron on how to make public legally. Carl was generous in cautioning Aaron, ordering gov files for him, digitizing files, getting Aaron server space, etc.
Carl also wrangled free legal help for Aaron in setting up a non-profit.
