I have been wondering that myself and all I can find are more rumours.

I assume since the "silver manipulation" keeps occurring on a regular basis, it is difficult to determine a cut off point. The more manipulation, the bigger the lawsuit and the more money for the lawyers. Rumours are anytime soon.

I also assume that since the financial bill has been signed, Gary Gensler and Bart Chilton (CFTC) may be leaning on JPMorgan right now as they now have the authority to act. I don't know what is happening with the Justice suit against JPM - probably Obama has called that one off in the interest of national security.