patents
there've been some pretty big patent battles in the news recently. everybody knows that nobody wins these these. except the law firms. who make out like bandits. so the question is, why do they do it? is it just a penis stretching exercise? cause after the litigation, the parties generally come to very sensible terms. so what gives? taxes. that what's gives. if you make the deal, the money you get from licensing the patent is taxable. proceeds from a settlement are not. neat huh?