To All: Is the judge having second thoughts and leaving a little wiggle room for himself in that trying to force MSFT to confessing to be a witch has failed?
November 18, 1999 19:55
Judge to hear more oral arguments in Microsoft case
WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - The judge in the Microsoft case will hear oral arguments in February to help him decide whether the company violated the nation's antitrust law, lawyers involved in the case said after meeting with him Thursday.
District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson met privately met with representatives of Microsoft Corp. and 19 states and the federal government to lay plans for the next phase of the trial.
Earlier this month, Jackson found the facts of the case are that Microsoft used monopoly power to harm consumers and competitors. Based on those facts, Jackson will next decide whether Microsoft's actions violated the law and what remedies may be appropriate.
Jackson had already set the dates for written briefs. On Thursday, he limited the size of the briefs and said he would allow the oral arguments.
The government's brief, due Dec. 6, and that of Microsoft, due January 17, are each limited to 70 pages. The government's reply brief, due Jan. 24, and that of Microsoft, due Jan. 31, are each limited to 30 pages. Oral arguments will follow in February. |
