like Piru, I agree that the current economic crisis would not effect the case.
however, if the crisis escalates further and your entire economy collapses like a deck of cards (which is a strong possibility, re: Russia not so long ago, the great depression, etc) the case would become irrelevant.
the last thing you'll be worrying about is the release of OS4, when you can't afford a loaf of bread. And your Judges would more than likely be in the breadline with you. There'd be little incentive/will to recount the intricacies of the Hyp vs. AI fiasco under those social conditions - I can assure you.
But, of course, that's the worst case scenario..."it'll never happen" (aheeem)
