111.   The German Federal Cartel office blocked the proposed purchase in February and the companies had appealed to the German government for approval.

112.   The joint statement fell short of saying the companies would appeal the actual ruling, which denies the FDA the authority to regulate tobacco advertising and promotion.

113.   The Norwalk, Connecticut-based company is appealing the verdict.

114.   The tobacco companies have appealed the ruling.

115.   The two companies then appealed the decision to a federal court in Washington.

116.   The tobacco companies have appealed the Florida verdict.

117.   These big companies must appeal to Congress, not only on broadcasting matters but on other corporate issues as well.

118.   Thomson lawyers have said the company will appeal that decision.

119.   Tobacco companies appealed that decision, but a judge has yet to rule on the matter.

120.   Tobacco companies have appealed that decision.