The suspension decision is analogous to the issuance of a preliminary injunction and calls for the balancing of the equities.
Part of his request is to also have the court issue a preliminary injunction to prohibit any enforcement of the gambling ban while the matter is pending as well as applying that injunction to all criminal proceedings and investigations based on alleged violations of the gambling ban.
That trial isn't due to start until next year, but Apple had requested a preliminary injunction blocking sales of Samsung's Galaxy products in the U. S. ahead of the crucial holiday sales season.
