1.   All intra-group transactions should be carefully analysed to ensure the target business does not retain liabilities.

2.   But lawmakers retained joint liability in cases involving hazardous wastes and landfills.

3.   But Williams repeatedly noted in news releases and other communications to shareholders that it retained this liability to investors in Williams Communications.

4.   Caremark, which has been trying to negotiate a settlement of the charges, will retain liability for any penalties that result from the investigation.

5.   The measures retain liability for all defendants who knowingly engage in fraudulent activity.

6.   The Nabisco Group is the remnant of what was once RJR Nabisco and retains certain liabilities from its tobacco days.

7.   The measures retain liability for all defendants who knowingly engage in fraud.

8.   Raytheon retained liability for completing the plants for Sithe Electric and other projects if WGI were unable to do so.

9.   The Navy will manage the cleanup and retain liability until it is completed.