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Exercise caution. If things take a wrong turn, you may end up footing a huge legal bill. It appears your prior success hinged on the presence of a cool ass judge who granted an atypical order, an act most other members of the judiciary might be reluctant to emulate.
The defendants you encountered were blatantly involved in piracy, and their failure to appear in court resulted in your swift default victory. However, should they choose to defend themselves in the future, the costs associated with legal proceedings may rise sharply. Voluntarily dismissing the case might seem an appealing option if the duration or cost begins to strain your resources, but the situation could quickly worsen.
In the event a defendant lodges a counterclaim, your involvement in the proceedings would dramatically evolve, converting you into a counter-defendant. Such a scenario could potentially trigger a default judgment against you if you decide not to actively pursue the litigation. This could trap you in expensive legal proceedings, especially in copyright cases, these costs can easily exceed $250,000.
If the defendants secure a victory, they might be entitled to have their attorney's fees covered, and could potentially receive damages. On the flip side, even if you win, you may find it difficult, if not impossible, to recover anything from them.
Your recent victory may have bolstered your enthusiasm, but the law is not a tool for personal revenge. The potential repercussions for abusing it are serious and severe. The consequences can be harsh and brutal. The excitement and cheering here, encouraging you to pull off more entertaining stunts and accumulate more internet points, could land you in legal trouble. Therefore, I suggest that you act wisely
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