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The system is largely based on precedent, so if there have been enough verdicts in favor of the defendants in this kind of case, it should become easier and eas
by kindaworks 16y ago
The system is largely based on precedent, so if there have been enough verdicts in favor of the defendants in this kind of case, it should become easier and easier for them to defend themselves. Maybe corporations will even sue less of them, knowing they're likely to lose.
- chris11 16y agoExactly. For example a judge in Texas recently ruled that plaintiffs in piracy cases should file against individuals. This means that each lawsuit will cost around $350 in filing fees. It isn't financially attractive to spend six figures to file lawsuits over a few hundred people watching pirated movies. So I doubt we'll see any more of those mass bittorrent lawsuits in Texas if this precedent holds.
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