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WoW Inspired Decision Given By Judge

Posted by John Manalang - Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:54 AM

Perhaps this is a much cooler Azeroth to Earth reference.

The honorable (or should we say 'Exalted') Chief Judge of Delaware William B. Chandler III made a World of Warcraft-inspired decision arising out of a litigation case that links to the Activision-Blizzard merger. He proclaims:

'World of Warcraft, the market-leading massively multiplayer online role playing game, entices millions of paying subscribers to immerse themselves in a virtual online world. These subscribers create their own characters, and through these avatars they interact with other players, develop skills, create a unique jargon, join guilds and alliances, engage in battles, and embark on quests. . . . In some ways, perhaps, the world of Mergers and Acquisitions is a massively multiplayer role playing game as well. Like in World of Warcraft and other games, the participants in the M&A field take on certain roles, interact in their own community, hone specialized skills, and even develop a unique, somewhat curious vernacular. One particular quest in the world of M&A is disclosure litigation. In the instance of disclosure litigation presently pending before this Court, the world of M&A meets the World of Warcraft.'

As if that wasn't enough reference to video games, he even ended the whole thing with the ultimate phrase, 'GAME OVER.' Chandler III also made references to Ray Charles and even 50 cent in previous cases. This man has to be the coolest man in the world of law next to Phoenix Wright.

Wall Street Journal: In Chandler Opinion, World of M&A Meets ‘World of Warcraft’ Video Game

 


Comment(s)


Posted by Ieyke - Thursday, July 03, 2008 1:36 PM
Harvey Birdman is better.

Posted by Ultimicia07 - Thursday, July 03, 2008 1:37 PM
OMG! a person in power with an open-mind? it must be raining fire and brimstone outside.

Posted by HolyRomanEmperor - Thursday, July 03, 2008 1:58 PM
that guy
looks
...
CREEPY!!!!

Posted by daioushin - Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:00 PM
OBJECTION! The Azeroth to Earth reference was much cooler!

Posted by Dreston - Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:25 PM
If there were more WoW references in law, I might consider watching more CSPAN.

Posted by komradkyle - Friday, July 04, 2008 7:09 AM
props to him

Posted by nyadt - Friday, July 04, 2008 4:29 PM
One word, HUH?! :P
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Posted by soulwound - Monday, July 07, 2008 6:11 AM
make that man a justice!

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