Microsoft recants exclusive music deals
Microsoft, already under government scrutiny over its behaviour towards competitors, told manufacturers of iPod-like portable audio devices that they were not allowed to distribute rivals’ music player software, but then pulled back after one company protested.
There is a claim in the article that the contracts were drafts that were not reviewed by lawyers. This seems odd on a couple of accounts. First that this sort of exclusivity clause is in there at all given the DOJ scrutiny. Second, that drafts of anything like this are sent out with no legal review.