41. But realize that there are more partnerships than profitable products. 42. But settlements are expected to be limited to investors who can prove that the partnerships were unsuitable investments for them. 43. But none of the executives alerted the board to troubling signs that these partnerships were problematic, according to the report. 44. But that partnership is troubling to some industry watchdog groups. 45. But partnership is very costly. 46. But the Giants partnership is not a democracy. 47. But the partnership is an uneasy one. 48. But such partnerships are unlikely to translate into warm and fuzzy feelings, since companies have long engaged in power struggles over the right to sell directly to consumers. 49. But those partnerships often are oversubscribed and unwilling to take on new investors. 50. Campbell said more brand-name partnerships are in the works. |