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Civil vs. Criminal Liability: What’s the Difference?
Civil vs. criminal liability and litigation cases greatly vary from one another. Yet there are some notable similarities, too. For instance, the courts will certainly punish the guilty party, whether financially (civil lawsuits), physically (criminal cases), or both.
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Is Piracy a Felony? Punishments and Fines for Illegal Downloading
Many people think that they can download songs illegally or stream pirated movies online without getting into trouble. This is especially true when consumers don’t understand how illegal downloading laws work. In reality, anyone who uses copyrighted materials or intellectual property without the owners’ permission may face hundreds of thousands in fines for illegal downloading violations. The prison sentences aren’t…
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