U.S. assails Microsoft and submits proposal for a breakup

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The Department of Justice has accused Microsoft of irresponsible and cynical behavior and has modified its request for a break up of the software giant during the last day of the antitrust trial. Judge Penfield Jackson is expected to offer his final ruling in the case, causing Microsoft to postpone a company summit on visions for the future. Judge Jackson will not hold a separate hearing on remedy's for the future company, wanting to conclude the trial hopefully within 2 months. Microsoft says they were surprised by the lack of more proceedings for which they had lined up depositions and witnesses. The Justice Department has responded that the company was using diversionary tactics and has had plenty of opportunity to prepare.

Gates, Bill, Testimony, Warden, John

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Appeals court voids order for breaking up Microsoft but finds it abused power; unanimous ruling; sharp rebuke is leveled at judge in charge of the orginal case. (Thomas Penfield Jackson)

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A federal appellate court overturned the breakup of Microsoft in the country's most notable antitrust case which had been won by the Justice Dept. Although the court noted that Microsoft did engage in predatory monopoly behavior, it questioned whether the remedy of dismantlement was an appropriate response to the violations that occurred. The court also rebuked trial judge Thomas Penfield Jackson for demonstrating personal animosity toward Microsoft.

Monopolies, Antitrust issue

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U.S. Appeals Court rejects Microsoft request for delay

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. rebuffed Microsoft's attempt to postpone the Justice Department's antitrust case against the company. Microsoft was hoping to wait until the Supreme Court convenes in October in hopes the high court would throw the case out entirely. The Appeals Court also criticized the company for its high court case based on the conduct of Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson. The government has accused Microsoft for delay tactics in concert with the introduction of Windows XP, which may also garner antitrust objections. The Appeals Court hinted that a breakup of the software giant was inappropriate.

Company legal issue, United States. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, United States. Supreme Court

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