

Unauthorized reproduction or copyright infringements is more scary and dramatic than theft in some ways. Just look at the punishment for copyright infringement vs theft. One is waaaaaay more severe. It’s almost akin to saying “You stole his life!” Instead of “you killed him!” Since severity of punishment for copyright infringements is pretty much up there with murder.
Article states it’s the cost of only the last and third subpoena. Since the first two were struck down in court already, they’re arguing making the exact same request again for a third time afterwards is just waste of time for everyone.