31.   Companies argued that the traditional measure of net income did not really reflect the health of their businesses.

32.   Companies also argue that allowing pension plans to serve as potential nest eggs for hard times will encourage the survival of defined benefit plans.

33.   Competition is assured, the companies argue, given the huge American presence in the European arms and aviation market.

34.   Companies also argue that because they own the equipment, they should have the right to control and monitor its contents.

35.   Companies such as Abbott argue that to clarify the dangers would be to send out a reckless signal to the public.

36.   Companies argue for legal reform, and usually get such high verdicts reduced on appeal.

37.   Companies argue that without patents, they could not control the supply of their genetically engineered seeds.

38.   Cruise companies argue that they still need the protection today because their expertise lies in operating vessels, not supervising doctors and nurses.

39.   Direct broadcast companies argue that the ruling puts them at a competitive disadvantage because cable companies pay much lower rates to air the exact same programming.

40.   Even if that were the case, the companies could argue that the efficiencies resulting from the merger and future expansion could reduce prices in the entire country.