Getting into the nitty-gritty when it comes to punitive damages

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Abstract: Determining appropriate punitive damages can be challenging for judges and juries. Why? Because it is sometimes difficult to effectively punish wrongdoers — and deter them from committing similar acts in the future — but not so much that the punishment outweighs the crime. This article digs into several questions regarding punitive damages, such as who’s responsible, what were the profits and so forth.