Microsoft changes its legal guard, as Bill Neukom retires. But what's there to do now? Settlement deals are moving forward, but the EU is still hot on the case.
![]() ![]() ![]() Settlements and scuffles Microsoft's general counsel retires, ending an era. Granted, what's left to do in the landmark antitrust battle? Settlement agreements have been cut as critics have protested; one deal could give Microsoft a leg up in the education market. The EU, however, is still hot on the case.
Microsoft's lead lawyer retires General Counsel Bill Neukom, who in recent years emerged as one of the key players in the software giant's antitrust battle, is retiring after 22 years with the company. Settlement terms could bite Apple in schools Microsoft cuts another antitrust deal Judge urged to accept Microsoft deal Europe unfazed by Microsoft proposal Breakaway states nix Microsoft pact ![]() ![]() Settlement: Microsoft, DOJ come to terms special coverage The antitrust proposal has far-reaching implications. Critics say it does little to reverse the company's dominance, however. The gatekeeper: Microsoft's Net strategy Microsoft's reprieve: Breakup avoided |
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