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Technology Stocks : MSFT Internet Explorer vs. NSCP Navigator
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To: Harvey Allen who wrote (23910)4/25/2000 6:36:00 AM
From: Exciton  Read Replies (1) of 24154
 
Investigate Justice Department Lawyers' Stock Holdings!!

Does anyone know what the rules are for government lawyers in a case like this where their stock holdlings--for instance Netscape/AOL, Sun Micro, Apple, and the other list of "why can't I be a monopolist like Bill" whiners--could compromise their objectivity. To my knowledge the press has not pursued this question, but it seems like a logical avenue of investigation considering that the complaint came from Microsoft's competitors and not from consumers. As I recall, the antitrust investigation began not too long after Netscape went public and the hype machine on the stock was in full gear. I have a feeling that a lot of the lawyers involved in this case participated in the run up and then saw their stock value dwindle as Microsoft regained market share. In walks Jim Barkesdale, Scott McNeally, and company at just the right time to spur on the anti-Microsoft religious fanatics. As far as I'm concerned, the only consumer harm that I have felt on this issue has been caused by the Justice Department as they continue to pursue a remedy to a market condition that no longer exists as the industry and the technology have moved on.
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