21.   But when detectives checked into the criminal past of the suspect, Anthony Wynn, the case took an even more horrific twist.

22.   But, by August, the case quickly took on new dimensions when Archer-Daniels fired Whitacre, accusing him of embezzling millions of dollars from the company.

23.   Case then took it to Josh Golding, a representative of the BBC drama division who had worked in Seattle many years ago.

24.   Case took the first step in October with a telephone call to Levin.

25.   Defense attorneys expect their case to take up to three days.

26.   During jury selection last week, the case took an even darker turn.

27.   Even if the home secretary accelerates the process, the Afghan cases probably will take months to wend their way through the system.

28.   Finally, the union could file formal grievances against the company, according to its contract, although such cases can take years to arbitrate.

29.   For many in finance, this case has taken on an aura reminiscent of the O.J. Simpson trial.

30.   Get a written estimate of how much time your case should take.