Surprise, surprise. MSFT doesn't want expedited hearings.

Apparently not. (:

Here is more info plus news that the DoJ has decided to hire their own trial laywer as opposed to going outside. That is another good sign that the Bush administration is taking this case very seriously. A good sign indeed for those that take offense to injustice and criminal activity in the business world.

[link|http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6625472.html?tag=mn_hd|
Microsoft opposes accelerated appeal]

By Joe Wilcox
Staff Writer, CNET News.com
July 20, 2001, 1:35 p.m. PT

update WASHINGTON--Microsoft on Friday filed a motion opposing a government request to speed its antitrust appeal.

The Justice Department and 18 states last week asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to forgo the normal waiting period before returning the case to a lower court. Otherwise, the government would have to wait 52 days from the appellate court's June 28 decision.

The move was seen as possibly clearing the way for the government to seek injunctions that could delay the scheduled Oct. 25 release of Windows XP, the company's new operating system.
In a related matter Friday, the Justice Department retained a new lead attorney in the Microsoft case. Philip Beck, a founding partner at Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott of Chicago, will be assisted by DOJ staff attorneys M.J. Moltenbrey and Phillip R. Malone. The Justice Department will retain Beck on July 23.

"Phil Beck is an extraordinarily talented and highly regarded trial attorney," Charles James, assistant attorney general for antitrust, said in a statement. "His extensive litigation experience and ability to deal with complex issues make him a perfect choice to lead the litigation team as the case moves back to the District Court for further proceedings as ordered by the Court of Appeals."

David Boies prosecuted the case for the Justice Department but left after the election of President Bush. Beck's role will be different as he navigates the case through the appeals process.

Post #2,515 by a6l6e6x 7/20/01 10:34:10 PM Reply	Surprise, surprise. MSFT doesn't want expedited hearings. Right. CNN: [link\|http://cnnfn.cnn.com/2001/07/20/technology/microsoft/\|Software giant opposes DOJ request for expedited hearing] They're going to try and stretch the antitrust process into the next decade. Don't want anything to stifle their product plans. Alex This is my sig. There's another almost like it, but this one is mine.
Post #2,547 by brettj 7/21/01 11:07:48 AM Reply	I thought they were in a hurry to resolve this?! Apparently not. (: Here is more info plus news that the DoJ has decided to hire their own trial laywer as opposed to going outside. That is another good sign that the Bush administration is taking this case very seriously. A good sign indeed for those that take offense to injustice and criminal activity in the business world. [link\|http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6625472.html?tag=mn_hd\| Microsoft opposes accelerated appeal] By Joe Wilcox Staff Writer, CNET News.com July 20, 2001, 1:35 p.m. PT update WASHINGTON--Microsoft on Friday filed a motion opposing a government request to speed its antitrust appeal. The Justice Department and 18 states last week asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to forgo the normal waiting period before returning the case to a lower court. Otherwise, the government would have to wait 52 days from the appellate court's June 28 decision. The move was seen as possibly clearing the way for the government to seek injunctions that could delay the scheduled Oct. 25 release of Windows XP, the company's new operating system. In a related matter Friday, the Justice Department retained a new lead attorney in the Microsoft case. Philip Beck, a founding partner at Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott of Chicago, will be assisted by DOJ staff attorneys M.J. Moltenbrey and Phillip R. Malone. The Justice Department will retain Beck on July 23. "Phil Beck is an extraordinarily talented and highly regarded trial attorney," Charles James, assistant attorney general for antitrust, said in a statement. "His extensive litigation experience and ability to deal with complex issues make him a perfect choice to lead the litigation team as the case moves back to the District Court for further proceedings as ordered by the Court of Appeals." David Boies prosecuted the case for the Justice Department but left after the election of President Bush. Beck's role will be different as he navigates the case through the appeals process.
Post #2,551 by Andrew Grygus 7/21/01 1:07:16 PM Reply	They'll drag at every opportunity. Microsoft is taking on water and has their legal team in full damage control mode. Unfortunately for them, the DoJ is in the drivers seat now. The DoJ filed for accelleration immediately, forcing Microsoft to respond immediately to head off the Court simply agreeing with the DoJ. The DoJ will respond next week and the Court will probably deny the week after. That means Microsoft will have dragged it out for about half the 52 days. [link\|www.aaxnet.com\|AAx]

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