Mel , I am not attorney either but what i see is Apple fighting tooth & nail to shorten the judgement time . All are related to Rule ( 54 ) . See my next Pacer posting related to Apple request & what judge Sabraw should make a decision . Handal will bite the Apple !

The relevant portion of Rule 54(b) provides:

(1) Certification of Final Judgment. When more than one claim for relief is presented in an action, whether as a claim, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim, or when multiple parties are involved, the court may direct the entry of a final judgment as to one or more but fewer than all of the claims or parties only upon an express determination, supported by specific factual findings, that there is no just reason for delay and upon an express direction for the entry of judgment.