Amidst cost cutting, how are new capabilities, like machine learning, explored? Does the Vista "formula" allow for speculative research and development?
Yep. We talked to the judge after the case and he said that the punishment could range from probation to 12 years in state prison. The defendant has no criminal history, so I would imagine the sentence will be relatively light.
I agree with your assessment. What is intetesting is that this group structured the deal like a venture-backed company. The LLC documents looked like many other versions I have seen. The Scoundrel folks thought that this formation scheme gave them immunity from accountability.