31.   THE legal battle over Tottenham Hotspur could leave the club in limbo until next year, the High Court was told yesterday.

32.   THE postponed replay of a battle over a five-a-side football complex has kicked off in earnest.

33.   FAMILIES of residents at a hospital threatened with closure have joined the battle over its future.

34.   THE replay of a court battle over a five-a-side football development is to be staged tomorrow.

35.   THE whistle has finally been blown on a controversial battle over a five-a-side football complex in Middlesbrough.

36.   A CRUNCH meeting tonight will determine the next moves in the battle over a prestige North-East sporting venue.

37.   Substantive matters such as hours of work, overtime and shift working are covered by complex legislation that gives rise to legal battles over interpretation.

38.   Although the battle over Columbus has been joined elsewhere as well, other cities and some states have negotiated solutions that satisfy both sides.

39.   Already the influence of the office has been challenged in court in a recent battle over DEET, a chemical used in insecticides.

40.   Also on the horizon are trade talks in Qatar that will deal with patent rights and a battle over prescription drug benefits in Medicare.