41.   Microsoft is expected to reply on Monday, reiterating its desire to keep the depositions closed, and the appeals panel could rule shortly after that.

42.   Not so in arbitration, where many panels have ruled against firms for recommending unsuitable investments to clients or for failing to supervise brokers.

43.   Once an advisory panel rules, final FDA approval is usually a formality.

44.   Randy M. Mastro, the deputy mayor for operations, said Tuesday that he expected the panel to rule for the city.

45.   The appeals panel had ruled that because government officials have an obligation to report any evidence of a crime, government lawyers cannot provide advice in criminal defense proceedings.

46.   The appeals court panel ruled that Meinhold could not be discharged just because he is gay.

47.   The European Union said Friday that it would not drop a ban on hormone-treated beef even though two international panels have ruled against it.

48.   The panel also ruled that Friedman had incorrectly required prosecutors to show that Ms. Hsia knew she was breaking the law.

49.   The panel also ruled that the professors were public employees whose speech was subject to limitation.

50.   The panel of judges ruled, however, that prosecutors had not proven their case.