New Microsoft judge in the spotlight
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"This judge isn't going to start taking any measures before the first week in October," Blumstein said, noting that Kollar-Kotelly is highly unlikely to make any decisions on XP.
The newest judge to preside over the fortunes of the world's largest software company may be best known for her decision to spare thousands of Canada geese from government-orchestrated slaughter. Her lack of experience in business cases, specifically antitrust cases, worries some legal experts. They fear generalist judges could make decisions that aren't as informed as those with more first-hand knowledge.
"Think about the nuances of business cases: If you don't understand bundling, for example, you're immediately suspicious," Froeb said. "Only when you have a lot of experience and knowledge do you start thinking about the alternatives and nuances. This case is very nuanced."
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