Courtroom battles will continue but time is on Microsoft's side

Article Abstract:

Microsoft Corp.'s plan to appeal Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson's antitrust case decision against the company will give Microsoft ample time to strengthen its electronic-commerce software dominance. Because the appeals process could take years, the courts are likely to order stays on some or all of the remedies ordered by Judge Jackson.

Management, Calendar, Appellate procedure, Appeals (Law)

---

EC accuses Microsoft on 'server' sector

Article Abstract:

The European Commission is accusing Microsoft of unfair competition in trying to absorb the world market for software that runs "server" computers. The software company would likely only have to pay a fine in the European case, the largest so far around $93 million. Microsoft is far more threatened by the U.S. ruling that could break the company up, a case the company is appealing. European Commissioners are concentrating on the software for server market, which U.S. states had wanted to pursue, but ultimately dropped. Microsoft currently has 38% of the global market share for servers.

Europe, European Union, Laws, regulations and rules, Political activity, Government regulation, United States. Department of Justice, Unfair competition (Commerce), Unfair competition, European Union. European Commission, Computer and Communications Industry Association

---

Microsoft ruling: A high antitrust test

Article Abstract:

In wake of the Court of Appeals ruling for Microsoft, many wonder if the courts can apply old antitrust laws to new economy companies. The court disagreed with Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson and makes the Justice Department's case even harder over whether a company is breaking the law by bundling services and software into one product. Microsoft believes this is a consumer service and the court agreed that outlawing the practice could prohibit innovation.

Restraint of Trade, Judges, Monopolies, United States. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Antitrust issue, Litigation, Lawsuit/litigation, Bundled software, Lessig, Lawrence

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Royal Ahold to buy Pathmark Stores, continuing its buying spree in the U.S. VNU moving fast in online ad market
• Abstracts: Intel, expecting faster growth, lays out plans for new products. Chipless firm stirs commotion in chip market
• Abstracts: Y&R's new chief brings wealth of experience, but not in ads. Dooner to take reins at Interpublic Group
• Abstracts: Where have all the gerbils gone? Super Bowl ads are out, as is naked man, as spots for dot-coms get serious. Foote Cone turns to AOL for online polls
• Abstracts: Compaq says sales of new Prosignia PC have climbed to over $1 million a day. Gateway to sell training gear for PC music, finance and photos

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.