On motions in limine: first the US' motions, to exclude Milton's expert Prof Kirkus [or Kirfus?] on automotive prototypes, battery technology, hydrogen fuel cell technology and relations between automakers and supplier, including parts.

Judge Ramos: These appear somewhat relevant. Why should I exclude them?

AUSA: These facts are not disputed. And there will be witnesses from Nikola.

Mukasey: It will not be as easy to get the information out of them. The case turns on the use of words by Mr. Milton. What does "build" mean? Prof Kirkus will say you can build a truck on a computer, not hammer and nails. The US is alleging vapor-ware.

Judge Ramos: I don't think a truck on a computer is a built truck.

Mukasey: You're reacting like a lay person. In this field, built can be on the computer. There's a design element.

Judge Ramos: What about hydrogen - is he an expert?

Mukasey: He knows more than a lay person.

Judge Ramos: Today's Daily is about how far we are away from rolling out these kind of vehicles nationwide. I'll defer on my decision on if he is necessary. If so, we can hold a Daubert hearing. Next, on the proposed financial expert, including social media as relates to Mr. Milton, and the effect of social media on investors.

AUSA Roos: Our expert will be speaking on social media, so the defense expert can too. But the defense has said that a company's stock performance is volatile, so investment is risky. Our concern is it gets close to victim-blaming.

Judge Ramos: But some investments ARE more risky that others. When we are shown a 401-K, we are shown a buffet of possible investments.

[As social media is discussed, Milton whips out his phone.]

AUSA Roos: Plus, we don't have discovery about these experts.

Milton's lawyer Bondy: When I speak with experts, I don't take notes. And we will not be victim-blaming.

AUSA Roos: With those assurance, we're OK with this expert as a witness.

Milton's 3d lawyer, Mr. Caruso: We are not running an advice of counsel defense. We are running a good faith defense. There's an email in which the general counsel tells Trevor Milton, Yes, you walked the line, apologies to Johnny Cash.

Judge Ramos: I'm sure the lawyers at these tables can walk the line. Motion denied as moot.

AUSA: We will have three or four investors as witnesses.

Mukasey: And we will be asking if they are reasonable investors.

AUSA: That just means, Using reasons. Not being, for example, a Goldman Sachs investor.

Judge Ramos: I am 
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Now just the logistics.