For the record, and so no one feels as if it is necessary to tread on eggshells, it was long long ago my suggestion to the Executive Committee that if we were to pursue a court appeal, we needed to get some experienced appellate litigators to work with. It is clearly the right thing to do, so no worries, mates. I am quite comfortable in the D.C. Circuit, but in this case, for a lot of reasons, we absolutely want name guys with daily appellate litigation experience. No doubt. Right now, we are arranging a "beauty contest" principally among two firms, so as to be ready, should the Board approve this strategy. Each involves appellate litigators who I have seen in action recently in a commercial antenna case of mine that I won in the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals that went to the Supreme Court. Both groups of litigators performed like champs in that case (though it went the wrong way) and I will assure you, either would be most impressive. This is "what they do" all the time. 73, Chris W3KD -----Original Message----- From: k8je@arrl.org To: arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org Sent: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 6:54 PM Subject: [arrl-odv:14460] Re: DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED Joel, <![endif]> First, I fully support the plan to sue FCC over its outrageous stance in promoting BPL. <![endif]> Second, I fully support going to outside, expert counsel to pursue the case for us. This is not a question of Chris’ competency. He is highly competent. Instead, it is a question of focus by leading counsel. If we are to pursue this case, we absolutely should obtain the best lead counsel we can afford. Chris will certainly prove as invaluable in assisting lead counsel as they prepare for and pursue trial as he has always proven to us on more general matters. <![endif]> Jim <![endif]> Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director Great Lakes Division, ARRL 5065 Bethany Rd., Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-0142; E-mail k8je@arrl.org ARRL, the Reason Amateur Radio is! Members, the Reason ARRL is! <![endif]> -----Original Message----- From: Joel Harrison [mailto:w5zn@arrl.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 11:17 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:14456] DIRECTORS - YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED <![endif]> Please see the attached memo regarding a judicial appeal of the FCC’s action regarding BPL. Your action is required in this matter. If you have any questions, please ask. 73 Joel W5ZN ________________________________________________________________________ Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free.