11.   The decision marked a change in culture for the firm, which for years specialized in managing investments for institutional customers such as New York City and Whirlpool Corp.

12.   The decision marked the first time the Supreme Court has overturned a punitive damage award as excessive.

13.   The decision marks a coup for Parana, which also has persuaded Chrysler Corp. and Renault SA in the past year to build assembly plants near Curitiba.

14.   The decision marks a victory for Web-based sports media.

15.   The decision marks the second legal defeat for advocates who have been trying to restore benefits that were denied legal immigrants under the federal welfare law.

16.   The decision marks the second time in recent weeks that the White House has sided with union leaders on issues arising from the welfare bill.

17.   The decision marked the first time that the highest court of any state had found it unconstitutional to deny certain rights to homosexuals.

18.   The decision marked the second time the ethics committee has found Gingrich violated House rules prohibiting outsiders from taking on the role of paid staff.

19.   The decision marks another setback for the tunnel that connects Britain and France.

20.   The decision marks the first time Fidelity has gone outside for help in overseeing any of its mutual funds.