Just some observations. With the apparent settlement of the Qwest case,it seems very plausible that the AT&T case may be settled one way or the other some time this year. The Qwest case has been going on since 2001;about ten years. The apparent settlement may have been motivated by Qwests recent merger with Century Link.
The AT&T case has been going on for 12 years. It would seem that AT&T would have greater exposure than Qwest in this case. Probadly one of the reasons they have dragged this out so long. Perhaps AT&T will use the Qwest settlement or continue to drag this out. I can't imagine AT&T would be stupid enough to go to trial. It then becomes a crapshoot and AT&T has no control. I would prefer to see a trial date set. In my opinion, that would put tremendous pressure on AT&T to settle. It would certainly increase leverage for a settlement in favor of APCC. In any event it would seem we are heading into a conclusion some time this year, barring any more AT&T delaying tactics.Big IF.
The fact that a new lawfirm, who appears to be top shelf,
is willing to take this case,tells me they believe they have a reasonable chance to make a good settlement or outright win. The wild card is the setllement. How much will they get. I have no idea.......
Just my opinion.
AI
