Just a thought, it's possible DM wanted the deal restructured, forcing EDIG to seek "competitive proposals" and Handal won the arrangement.
It's no secret EDIG consulted with many firms before taking the DM deal.
Don't forget this from the 9/1 SHM either...proves to be true afterall, despite what some say.
Get the ‘774 & ‘737 patents through reexam
New round of litigation
If 737 does not get the NIRC, I will be surprised.