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The Velveteen Ocelot

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2. Because they don't want to draw attention to it.

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Original post)

Wed Oct 24, 2012, 11:59 AM

Oct 2012

If the lawyer opposes the motion it looks like Romney wants something covered up. But if there is something to cover up they certainly won't argue for the motion. So all they can do is not take a position and let somebody else do the heavy lifting to keep the material confidential.

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Why would Romney's Lawyer have no position?? [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2012 OP

Maybe because he knows they would lose their position? randome Oct 2012 #1

They probably have already figured out a way to spin it. i can hear Mitt now, "I wish we all Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2012 #4

Because they don't want to draw attention to it. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2012 #2

I don know Mass. law, but Dem2TheCore Oct 2012 #3

He is letting Stemberg do the dirty work. AP reported that there will be another hearing tomorrow. hrmjustin Oct 2012 #5

The Problem With This Problem... KharmaTrain Oct 2012 #6

But the details of the divorce probably won't even matter. randome Oct 2012 #8

I Keep Hoping These Things Matter... KharmaTrain Oct 2012 #13

Maybe .... wait for it .... GeorgeGist Oct 2012 #7

Probably because the sealed information is financial data about Staples onenote Oct 2012 #9

Because Stemberg's position is Willard's position. Bluenorthwest Oct 2012 #10

Because having no opinion best serves his client's interests cthulu2016 Oct 2012 #11

Doesn't want the appearance that there is something to hide, LisaL Oct 2012 #12

Because the reason for the sealing has nothing to do with Romney marshall Oct 2012 #14