Decompilers

[Luke-Jr]

On Sunday 18 October 2009 08:06:15 pm Jack wrote:
> James, I'm not sure where you get that bit about decompiling one's
>  employer's code being illegal. Although, it might be a breach of contract
>  if there is some signed document that was part of the hiring process or at
>  some later date. If, that information were disclosed, there might also be
>  trad secret issues, but to the best of my knowledge, that would be a civil
>  complaint. Now selling that information to competitors that's corporate
>  espionage and is criminal.

What I don't get is why people assume only criminal infringements are illegal. 
Violations of any law are illegal, whether they result in criminal charges or 
civil.