1.   And by using the registrar, they said, they avoided a costly lawsuit.

2.   AOL and others have been forced to file costly lawsuits to evict junk e-mailers from their systems.

3.   But Republicans said their biggest fear was that the bill would permit a flood of costly lawsuits against employers who manage health benefits for their employees.

4.   But the school superintendent, Hooker, said posting the Commandments would mean a costly lawsuit and almost certain defeat.

5.   Democrats have revised the bill to address criticism from health insurance companies and employers, who say it would expose them to costly lawsuits.

6.   Even so, industry trade groups have repeatedly warned of a threat of costly lawsuits resulting from the proposed federal law.

7.   He said that no criminal charges against Juvelis were pending but that he faced costly civil lawsuits.

8.   If it really wanted to break the deal, it might be cheaper to buy Power than engage in a costly lawsuit.

9.   In addition, they say, it could clear the way for an increase in costly civil lawsuits against companies, overburdening an already taxed court system.

10.   Indian governments, like federal and local agencies, often use immunity to protect public-works projects from the threat of costly lawsuits.