41.   Financial services companies argue that the ability to swap data between one arm and another is a driving force behind many mergers.

42.   Foreign drug companies argue they need patent protection to recoup the huge amounts they spend on developing new drugs.

43.   Further, the company argues that the lockout is improper because it takes away the power of a future board of directors to change its position on the merger.

44.   Graphics companies argue that their animations are rooted in fact and that they help juries understand complex ideas.

45.   High-tech companies argue that taxes or surcharges on Internet access, e-mail and e-commerce, could choke off the growing business use of the Web.

46.   High-tech companies argue that they are unable to fill hundreds of positions at a time because demand far exceeds supply.

47.   If a company argues strenuously, will it get more money?

48.   If somebody accuses Microsoft of monopoly, the company can argue that its dominance is good for consumers.

49.   In fact, one tobacco company argued, the fee is so excessive the lawyers could buy both the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots with the money.

50.   In addition, the smaller companies argue that the rates they pay to Telmex were set at artificially high levels by regulators.