I believe it is a sign that the judge is really pressing the parties to get together on a deal so that he does not have to be Solomon. |
That would strike me as something that wouldn't foster ongoing negotiations. I don't see as a practical matter that it would play out that way. |
The judge definitely does not want to be in the position of forcing different contractual terms on the parties if at all possible, although he is certainly prepared to rule and do so if need be. |