Originally Posted by
FedUp2
Does the whole merger question depend on a Federal judge now? Can members of the public write the judge to add their point of view?
Sure you can. But you won't know which one draws this case which is random as it should be. Your opinions and arguments are immaterial - also as it should be. Some technical litigation like securities under the 34 or 33 Act have civli remedies. Antitrust litigation does too. But here this is an initial step to stay or block the merger. It's a bench trial process with precise proof standards that are too diffuse and complicated for general discussion. The lead attorneys for US and AA will be drawing on experienced and qualified experts from consulting and public accounting firms - and those with industry expertise - to push back in this case.
The average EXP or PLT or GLD offers nothing as to credible and relevant or geographic market testimony so it's best to sit back and let it play.