They're actually pretty much required to do this; Boies Schiller signed an agreement with SCO to cap legal expenses way back in 2004, thinking they'd be able to

They're actually pretty much required to do this; Boies Schiller signed an agreement with SCO to cap legal expenses way back in 2004, thinking they'd be able to litigate this quickly. Bad bet on their part; they're still on the hook to faithfully defend their client in this case until all options are exhausted, without additional compensation. I almost feel sorry for them. Almost. :) Groklaw link covering the appeal: http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20100707202429776 http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20100707202429776 Groklaw link from 2004 covering the fee cap: http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20041104173931772 http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20041104173931772