milestone, If at this point the judge can't have sight of the confidential material then it sounds like HTC does NOT want him to see it. In that case, it must be a tactic to prevent it. Very interesting--IMHO, the judge needs to be able to see everything that has transpired since the day one of the case. Thanks and GL, ads--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PS HTC has a new droid phone due out soon--the reviews have been wonderful and I am thinking of getting one--I know that I will enjoy it to the hilt if there is a settlement with us. lol