The RIAA and other private entities currently pursue piracy cases in civil courts with little or no precedent as to what sums of money are reasonable to take from defendants, what levels of evidence are required to convict, and what evidence is admissible in court.

The CTO should work with the Justice Department to set in place clear judicial guidelines, so that the RIAA cannot sue for overly large sums from defendants, and force them into settlements. The statue of limitations should be clearly defined, so that every lawyer and citizen knows exactly what to expect in a piracy case in civil court.