Helicos Biosciences Corporation (fka HLCSQ)

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settlement or sediment?

Because Helicos did have quite the case with the 109 patent. Why would they settle? if not for a big cheque? or to finally move on and grow again, enough of court!... If Stan the man was still at Helicos I would breathe easier as he and quake were the soul of the Company. Since these new guys have come in, I dont know what to expect...their sweat isnt in this, they were just handpicked to come in and manage a transition (albeit one that wouldnt come into effect until the trial ends). What this transition is? I do not know. But as it stands now, it cannot carry on like it has been for the last few years...if its true that the trial is cancelled and we have a settlement in our favour (regardless of size of payout although the more the merrier)then the next chapter will begin. I am hoping this chapter is filled with more upside and less grief for shareholders.
I trust Stan Lapidus judgement in regards to who is running things now at Helicos. Stan' legacy and rep is tied with this Company, a high profile failure of a start up is something I know he doesnt want to have on his CV. Makes it harder to attract talent if your last venture blew up...and forget the money men and finaciers they are less forgiving.