11.   The ruling took the defense by surprise.

12.   This effectively allowed them to determine sentences, which the ruling found was taking on judicial powers that rightfully belong to judges.

13.   This effectively allowed them to determine sentences, which the high court ruling determined was taking on judicial powers that rightfully belong to judges.

14.   Wilken ordered that her own ruling not take effect until an appeal is heard, so her decision has no immediate effect.

15.   A definitive ruling will take several more years.

16.   A ruling may take several days.

17.   Gould said the company was strongly considering an appeal, but the board ruling takes immediate effect.

18.   He said a ruling could take up to four months.

19.   He said a ruling would take at least five weeks.

20.   However, the ruling does not take effect for several months, to allow further appeals.