A question worth asking might be whether strategically, TPL anticipated or encouraged this reaction by the judge - a calculated risk by TPL to ask for the extension (but not really wanting it)...giving the appearance of cooperation, but gambling towards this negative response happening.

Although never having directly experienced Asian negotiations practices, I had several co-horts who did work directly with Fujitsu on contract negotiations (for the delivery of hardware/timeframes/costs). They always (no...ALWAYS!) dreaded the yearly visits to FJ, and afterwards came away so frustrated at the posturing, theatrics and lack of speed in decision making.

(I doubt anyone from TPL will get on here and say, ``Yep, happened just the way we wanted...!``)

All just fodder for my idle mind.

Regards