That paves the way for a ruling. Talks continue as decision looms Judge Jackson had set a Tuesday deadline to learn whether the two sides needed more time to settle, with conclusions of law to follow. So say industry observers and experts, who were reacting to reports that Microsoft has made an offer to the DOJ to settle the case. The company says the case is really about copyright protection. Judge Jackson invokes John D. Rockefeller.
Sparks fly in final arguments.
Microsoft argued in a filing that the DOJ and 19 states seek to rewrite antitrust law and force courts to implement unprecedented restrictions. We didn't break the law Judge Jackson says it's a predatory monopolist. The DOJ says it tried to illegally maintain that monopoly. Now Microsoft is hitting back. The DOJ and 19 states offered their conclusions on how Microsoft's business practices broke the law.