61. But they proceeded with two other claims accusing Ford of deceptive business practices and false advertising. 62. But they involved legitimate business practices such as buy-sell transactions to determine prices. 63. But with other IOC doings, conflicts of interest and questionable business practices remain. 64. By expanding so quickly, it failed to ensure that its business practices were in line with a thicket of federal regulations. 65. Catherine Eden, head of the state health department, agreed, saying that using sister companies is a common business practice. 66. Certainly, Japanese companies have run into conflicts when they have tried to impose their traditional business practices on American subsidiaries. 67. Christie said the decision was part luck and part sound business practice. 68. City officials thought that the program would pass legal muster under the new law and at the same time end the pattern of discrimination in its business practices. 69. Cigarette companies must also reform their business practices under future regulatory oversight. 70. Congress plans to hold hearings on Tuesday to investigate the business practices of groups like Novation that negotiate contracts for medical supplies on behalf of hospitals. |