This is a quick note about lawsuits....wins, loses and Settlements

When there is a win or lose, typically, The Judge makes a ruling and the ruling is a matter of public record. However, when there is a settlement, both sides usually agree to a NDA (hence, an agreed upon settlement).

I think that all of us longs would like to see these lawsuits settle quickly, but if that is the case, we will not find out the dollar amounts until the quarterlies are filed. Also, an advantage of a settlement is that in the case of public companies it help preserve stock valve for the loser and the winner's stock edges up. We longs like this, because all of these losers will now be paying us for the use of SFOR software up to the settlement and from then on.

That being said, I for one would like to see at least one of them go all the way to the end and receive a triple damages ruling for the simple purpose of scaring the living daylights out of the next batch of infringers. We have a lot more companies to sue and a little fear of SFOR is a good thing.