On Thu, 13 Jun 1996, Michael Froomkin wrote:
Given the extraordinaryly good findings of facts, the government will have a very very tough time on appeal. Shows you what fine lawyering can do.
I, usually a judicial cynic, found the job done by the panel in terms of findings and judicially noted facts astoundingly complete. This case has really restored my faith in the ability of the judicial system to absorb new technologies- not because of the result itself, but because of the care and weight given to the process. As Professor Froomkin indicated, appeal will be exceedingly difficult. Not only are the findings of fact very detailed and extensive, but because this case did not involve a prosecution, there is no direct way to point to the evil criminal in a specific, rather than general way. I think they would be unwise to appeal, but I can also see where the political considerations would override that basic logic. I'll poke around a bit and see if I can find out what (if anything) is in the works. --- My preferred and soon to be permanent e-mail address:unicorn@schloss.li "In fact, had Bancroft not existed, potestas scientiae in usu est Franklin might have had to invent him." in nihilum nil posse reverti 00B9289C28DC0E55 E16D5378B81E1C96 - Finger for Current Key Information Opp. Counsel: For all your expert testimony needs: jimbell@pacifier.com