But then it is also possible that they had an understanding..
"You keep delaying things until the SOL runs out, and we will leave you be.."
Seems doubtful, though. If as you think that the Bs started the gray market, and MP was not pleased, it is a sign that one cannot depend on the word of the Bs..among numerous other signs of the same conclusion..
I think that the Bs were INONIT starting the Gray market, along with the Lawyers.
Numerous possibilities, few answers.