Thread ---anyone have an idea when the final arguments will be finished and the case goes to the judge ( general idea? ).
One story I read today (linked below) says, "The trial, which began last fall, is expected to last at least one more month."
That seems over-optimistic for the full trial, but they're likely to finish testimony in that time.. They seem to be giving three days to each witness (one for direct, one for cross, another for redirect). There are five more witnesses (including today's), so they'd be able to finish testimony by the end of the month -- sooner if they stick to the uncommon Friday court days.
That still leaves the argument phase, however. Since the judge has split his decision into two parts, there will be arguments first on facts, followed by a decision, which would be followed in turn by arguments on the law of the case, followed by a decision on that aspect. If Microsoft is found to have violated the law, then there would be more arguments (and maybe even some witnesses) to determine the remedies. And there could be a few appeals along the way.
In other words: It'll be awhile, unless there's a settlement.
The time is mentioned in the last paragraph here:
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