Today's hearing before Judge Chang was the first major courtroom faceoff over the August 27 breach of contract suit filed by Crichton's widow Sherri Crichton on behalf of John Michael Crichton ... The ...

Crichton’s work has inspired filmmakers, scientists, and countless budding writers. Like the dinosaurs he brought back to life, Michael Crichton’s legacy will live on.

The ruling means that the judge will need to see more evidence before making a final determination about the case. However, the judge offered no specifics as to when a final ruling would come. "This ...