The Microsoft-U.S. negotiations: tough talk in Chicago

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The government's antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. is approaching its final stages, with closing arguments expected soon, but ongoing settlement talks are felt to be more important to the outcome of the case. Richard A. Posner, chief judge of the U.S.'s Seventh District Court of Appeals is mediating and some analysts feel that the deliberations may have reached a climax. Microsoft, it is believed, does not wish to settle, perhaps hoping that a delay until after the November presidential elections will mean a more favorable administration if the Republicans win the White House. However, a defeat in court would mean the software giant may face more litigation and government sanctions, yet the prospect of the company being broken up by decree is not an attractive one. It is thought that Microsoft is tying its various divisions closer together and that regardless of the antitrust case's outcome, the company remains committed to serving its business partners.

Operating system, Operating systems (Software), Operating systems, Posner, Richard A., Internet access software

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Microsoft quits trade group after dispute over U.S. case

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Microsoft Corp. has given up its membership in the Software and Information Industry Association because of the association's support for the government in its antitrust case against Microsoft. Microsoft COO Robert Herbold explained in a letter to the association that his resignation was due to the association's focus on the antitrust suit to the exclusion of other important industry policy issues.

Government regulation (cont), Group structure, Systems Software Pkgs, Company legal issue, Political activity, Government regulation, Membership, Trade and professional associations, Professional associations, Trade associations, Software & Information Industry Association

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Justice Department and Microsoft agree on most of settlement pact

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As the deadline for settlement set by a federal judge approaches, Microsoft and the federal government appear to be on the verge of deciding on a remedy for the company's antitrust violations. Microsoft has shown a willingness to eliminate restrictive contracts with PC makers but is balking at sharing technical information with industry rivals. A key issue for the settlement to work is whether the state governments will agree to accept it.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Antitrust Law, MSFT, Remedies (Law)

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