Mike's friendly Microsoft takeover; how one lawyer got control of all those M'soft class actions

Article Abstract:

The success of attorney Michael D Hausfeld in gaining control of most of the 96 class actions pending against the Microsoft Corp is discussed. Microsoft tends to seek federal removal of the state cases, as many state laws make it easier for consumers to seek damages for violations of antitrust laws.

Management, Hausfeld, Michael D.

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Microsoft: judge vs. judge; the appellate opinion is a factor at final arguments

Article Abstract:

Issues are discussed regarding the effect of a mid-1998 federal court opinion on whether a technological design amounts to illegal tying under the antitrust laws on Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson's final decision in the latest Microsoft case.

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A lawyer scorecard as M'soft trial ends; herein, the NLJ list of winners and losers

Article Abstract:

The Microsoft Corp antitrust trial is nearing its close in July 1998 and the National Law Journal offers its assessment of lawyers' performances. Michael Lacovara of New York's Sullivan and Cromwell is the bright spot in a disastrous defense. William H Neukom, Microsoft's general counsel, definitely did not help his employer's case. David Boies, representing the Justice Department, became a star in this trial and formed his own firm, Boies and Schiller. Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson received high grades from those who followed the trial, deftly questioning witnesses and allowing ample leeway to lawyers on both sides.

Legal services, Attorneys, Offices of Lawyers, Lawyers

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