31.   Boras, like Bronner, is a well-known agent who has a lot of experience in negotiating large contracts.

32.   But union leaders say companies cannot legally implement the legislation without negotiating new contracts.

33.   Figo ran into trouble at Sporting when his agent tried to spark a bidding war by negotiating contracts for him with two Italian clubs, Juventus and Parma.

34.   IN ORDER to stimulate profit growth, Pancaran Ikrab Sdn Bhd is negotiating contracts for a number of projects aimed at diversifying its revenue base.

35.   That has angered union leaders, who argue that companies cannot legally implement the legislation without negotiating new contracts.

36.   The strike was designed to force the government to give doctors a larger role in negotiating health care contracts.