41.   The firm still faces a civil lawsuit, now pending in U.S. District Court in Manhattan.

42.   The firms also could face sanctions by their home state bars, organizations that police the legal profession.

43.   The firms face an inherent conflict of interest because most of their profits come from lucrative consulting services, not auditing, the critics say.

44.   The firm faces several challenges as it seeks to implement that strategy, analysts and competitors say.

45.   The smaller firms might face fewer regulatory objections as buyers, but probably would bid less for the assets.

46.   Wall Street firms are facing increasing pressure from regulators to reduce incentives to brokers for selling in-house products.

47.   While Hancock is but one of many players in Unicover, the Boston firm may face the most exposure after Reliance Group Holdings Inc, a New York insurer.

48.   Without a doubt, securities firms are facing a turbulent period.

49.   Your friends should warn the company owner that the firm is facing a serious legal and financial risk.

50.   -- Several electrical firms face penalty for bid-rigging on large screens.