11.   Dr. Daniel Gregorie, president of Choice Care in Cincinnati, defended the confidentiality clause as a way to prevent doctors from sharing their frustrations with patients.

12.   Fishof declined to say whether Simms has an escape clause in his ESPN contract, citing a confidentiality clause.

13.   Former homeowners refused to discuss the details of their agreements with ANP, citing confidentiality clauses the company insisted upon.

14.   Forstmann executives declined to comment about Cidco, citing a confidentiality clause in the exit agreement.

15.   Gallant said he would not discuss his dealings with Enron, citing a confidentiality clause in his contract.

16.   Lockheed Martin spokeswoman Maureen Curow said Retired Appellate Court Justice John Trotter recommended withholding the money until he could investigate how the confidentiality clause was breached.

17.   Others excused the lack of prior notice, saying high-dollar legal agreements often include air-tight confidentiality clauses.

18.   So far, most chief executives, like movie stars, have insulated themselves behind confidentiality clauses or severance packages that reward silence.

19.   The settlement includes a confidentiality clause barring comment on the financial details or other specifics of the agreement.

20.   The settlement included a confidentiality clause that said a breach would subject the party to a penalty of half the award amount.