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To: Windsock who wrote (261798)	10/10/2009 3:15:02 PM
From: Elmer Phud	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 275872

I'm sure it will break FPG's heart to hear that Intel will actually get a chance to defend itself. AMD fans have been depending on no due process. What appeal is possible for any FTC ruling?

To: Windsock who wrote (261798)	10/14/2009 11:50:39 AM
From: fastpathguru	Respond to of 275872

The FTC conducts an investigation and may issue a Complaint that will result in an administrative hearing before an Administrative law Judge (ALJ). The administrative hearing is much like a court proceeding with witness testimony, cross examination and documents and uses rules of evidence. An opinion by the ALJ follows and then a final decision by the FTC. I'd characterize the differences as such: * EC has opt-in appeal to CFI, with immediate injunctive relief and escrowed penalties. * FTC has opt-out automatic appeal to Administrative Hearing by ALJ, with immediate injunctive relief but penalties TBD. Not that far apart. And in general terms, DOJ takes on criminal antitrust cases, esp. those in certain fields, while FTC takes on civil cases, esp. in certain fields, (that will be referred to the DOJ if criminal behavior is suspected.) fpg