I think y'all have been a model on how to handle a case like this. So I appreciate the diligence y'all have put in separating the fee negotiations until after the main event is resolved...Everything I see here is in great shape, and really a testament to y'all's diligence and professionalism. So hats off to [...]
I know the diligence of counsel and dedication of counsel to the class…Thank you, Ms. Drake. As always I appreciate the — your extraordinary dedication to your — to the class and the very obvious backwards and forwards familiarity you have with the case and level of preparation and articulateness today. It’s a pleasure always [...]
I'm not sure I've ever seen a case without a single objection or opt-out, so congratulations on that.
I do want to compliment all counsel for how they litigated this case in a thoroughly professional manner. All parties were zealously represented in the highest ideals of the profession, legitimately and professionally, and not the usual acrimony we see in these cases...I commend the parties and their counsel for a very workmanlike professional effort.
The degree to which you all litigated the case is -- you know, I can't imagine attorneys litigating a case more rigorously than you all did in this case. It seems like every conceivable, legitimate, substantive dispute that could have been fought over was fought over to the max. So you, both sides, I think [...]
Class Counsel has without question done a tremendous job in litigating this case. They represent some of the best plaintiff-side antitrust groups in the country, and the size and skill of the defense they litigated against cannot be overstated. They have also demonstrated the utmost professionalism despite the demands of the extreme perseverance that this [...]
I find counsel to be skilled and experienced and to have zealously represented the interests of the plaintiffs and the settlement class.
[W]e sitting here don't always get to see such fine lawyering, and it's really wonderful for me both to have tough issues and smart lawyers...I want to congratulate all of you for the really hard work you put into this, the way you presented the issues...On behalf of the entire federal judiciary I want to [...]
You are extraordinarily impressive. And I thank you for being here, and for your candid, non-evasive response to every question I have. I was extremely skeptical at the outset of this morning. You have allayed all of my concerns and have persuaded me that this is an important issue, and that you have done a [...]
...the Court would be remiss if it did not commend class counsel and all those who worked for firms representing the thousands of current and former employees of Kodak for the outstanding job they did in representing the interests of their clients...Their legal work in an extraordinarily complex case was exemplary, their tireless commitment to [...]
