After about an hour of oral arguments on the legality of the NFL owners' lockout, Judge Kermit Bye said a ruling would come "in due course," but cautioned that "neither side will like" the decision.
"We wouldn't be all that hurt if you go out and settle that case," Bye told the attorneys, according to the NFL Network.
There has been little movement between the two sides during court-ordered mediation sessions since the lockout went into effect. The first glimmer of hope for NFL fans came this week after the sides decided on their own to meet for three days of talks in Chicago.
Boylan, who has been mediating between the two sides, said this week's talks represented "confidential settlement discussions" between the owners and players.
It is unclear, however, whether any major progress was made in the latest discussions, which included NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and several owners and players.
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