Microsoft Lawyer To Lead ABA's Antitrust Section

Dan writes "Wired is reporting that a top lawyer from Microsoft will take over later this year as chairman of the American Bar Association's antitrust section. The panel is organizing opposition to a congressional plan that would require more aggressive oversight by the courts of such antitrust settlements. Considering the next major ruling in MS's case is due soon, you can figure out how important this is to MS."

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Okay... I am more convinced that capitolism sucks

[Ken Broadfoot]

My best friend is a "socialist". I used to think he was an idiot. Politically anyway.

Now I think he may be right.

--ken

Re:And in other news...

[kfg]

No, the case isn't similar. MS is seeking to avoid punishment for a crime of which it is already convicted, whereas Mengle evaded trial through the efforts of the Red Cross.

So in his case it would merely be repaying a debt already acquired, not to curry future influence.

You won't find many Jews over a certain age that will give one penney to the Red Cross.

KFG

Re:Corrupt

[Secahtah]

I really don't think we have any clue exactly how "owned" we really are. Every single person in this world has a price, whether they want to admit it or not.

M$ has to have their tentacles EMBEDDED in order to pull this one off. I'm not just talking money here, folks - think about it, all of you conspiracy theorists out there!

Re:Brought to you by...

[sharkey]

Does Microsoft have it's finger into everything?

No. That burning sensation you feel in your ass? That's NOT Microsoft's FINGER.