Yes, highly unlikely to happen this year in my opinion . Judge will listen to arguments and will take time to decide and write down his ruling . People like hanging on to straws when there is no other major news on only thing that matters for this company this late in the game i.e. Approval/partnership /Buy out
And this from BARD about MTD and oral arguments. A decision COULD be delivered within few days of the session.
The timeline for a judge's decision after an oral session on a motion to dismiss can vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of the case, the judge's workload, and the parties' ability to file additional briefs or memoranda after the oral session. It could take anywhere from a few days to several weeks for the judge to issue a written decision.
In some cases, the judge may be able to make a decision immediately after hearing oral arguments. However, in more complex cases, the judge may need to take more time to consider the arguments and the applicable law.
If the parties are able to file additional briefs or memoranda after the oral session, the judge may take even longer to issue a decision. This is because the judge will need to review the additional arguments before making a decision.
In general, however, it is usually within a few weeks after an oral session on a motion to dismiss that the judge will issue a written decision.
Here are some factors that can affect the timeline for a judge's decision after an oral session on a motion to dismiss:
The complexity of the case: More complex cases may take longer for the judge to decide because the judge will need to carefully consider the arguments and the applicable law.
The judge's workload: Judges with a heavy workload may take longer to issue decisions because they will need to prioritize their cases.
The parties' ability to file additional briefs or memoranda: If the parties are able to file additional briefs or memoranda after the oral session, the judge may take even longer to issue a decision.