It was good because they hired lawyers? Being an attorney is a great deal, it's like being the weatherman, you get paid regardless of what happens! Nice deal. For them.
The De Novo process wasn't needed? It's not possible at this point. It's a 30 day windoww. Seeing whereas the ducks aren't in a row, they say, "We don't need to go that route." Why wouldn't you hve taken the 30 days route if this was a slam dunk?
Hmmm.. should i go the 30 day route and know right away or milk this baby for another nine months? They choose teh nine months.