"She did not deny Micron or suggest that it SHOULD NOT FILE APPEALS IF IT LOST but she definitely stated she wanted an end to this case and not have it drawn out "years' with appeals.....That was so evident in her statements to Micron'

That may be, however IMO, the decisions made hinders e.Digital greatly...she has no choice if Micron uses the crutch she allowed them...in fair contest.

IMVHO Handal should, if possible, motion for re-consideration of the ruling.....with the alternative he suggested in his response...

V. ALTERNATIVELY, IF THE COURT IS INCLINED TO GRANT LEAVE TO AMEND, ALL DATES SHOULD BE RESET

Alternatively, if leave to amend is granted, e.Digital respectfully requests that the Court continue all of the discovery related dates and trial related dates for 90 days. Previously, the Defendants indicated that they were willing to provide any accommodation to Plaintiff if leave to amend were granted to include but not limited to continuing the dates in this matter. The Defendants, among other places, indicated this during one or more of Judge Skomal’s meet and confer telephonic discovery conferences. As such, Defendants should not oppose such a request.

I say the judge bring it on...allow the amend and allow e.Digital the time to set up the defence.

IMVHO...Micron is pulling a bluff...

doni