The poskim on dina dmalchusa state it is limited to issues between a person and financial responsibilities (taxes) to the government. Rav Yaakov directly posted his position I mentioned on his hashkafa website; google without quotes “shapiro halacha music downloaded unpaid for”. My rav indicated it is not a halachic issur of either gezeila or dina dmalchusa. It may or may not be a problem of hasagas gvul depending on the circumstances. And if the circumstances permit it, there is no other halachic prohibition. Rav Moshe is O.C. 4:40:19.
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