21.   Asked about that account, DeStefanis confirmed it but declined further comment, citing a confidentiality agreement.

22.   Assistant Attorney General Bob Buchner said the five customers signed confidentiality agreements as part of the settlement.

23.   At her current job, she did not have to sign a confidentiality agreement.

24.   At the end of July, Saks filed papers in bankruptcy court to force Barneys to sign a confidentiality agreement.

25.   At the time of his firing, the employee signed a confidentiality agreement not to sell trade secrets, the court records claim.

26.   Attorneys, board members and district officials declined to discuss specifics of the agreement, citing a confidentiality agreement.

27.   Bain, one of several firms that have signed confidentiality agreements, refused to comment on the deal.

28.   Barneys earlier said Saks refused its offer to sign a confidentiality agreement similar to those signed by other prospective investors.

29.   Because documents from previous lawsuits are protected by confidentiality agreements, attorneys are forced to go on costly fishing expeditions.

30.   Because of a confidentiality agreement, lawyers for the parties would not discuss settlement terms.