RIAA Victim Files for New Trial, Damages Excessive

It would seem statutory damages are a bittersweet pill for the record industry. On one hand they provide a handy battering ram for intimidating litigation targets into settling out of court, which is good for them. On the other, they can be used to turn a victory into a crushing defeat, which could be very bad.

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RIAA Victim Files for New Trial, Damages Excessive

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