I can't find the decision, but I doubt he was forced to by the judge. It seems more likely that he negotiated this for a discount on the stupendous court costs

I can't find the decision, but I doubt he was forced to by the judge. It seems more likely that he negotiated this for a discount on the stupendous court costs. For instance, here's a 2002 report on the loss which doesn't mention the requirement. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2002/08/12/alcatel_owns_us_employees_thoughts/ https://www.theregister.co.uk/2002/08/12/alcatel_owns_us_emp...