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# Sinclair-MicroAce Legal Dispute

Sinclair Research and Compshop, Ltd., (MicroAce’s English parent company) may go to court in England over their license agreement. According to Nigel Searle of Sinclair, Compshop has violated the terms of their agreement. Andy Fisher of MicroAce denies Sinclair’s charges. No word yet on the outcome and possible impact on Sinclair and MicroAce customers.