71.   But a ruling from Jackson would force Microsoft to fend off a raft of private civil suits, which could carry triple damages.

72.   But any lingering optimism that the civil suit would be successful was short-lived.

73.   But because the Securities and Exchange Commission does not have criminal powers, these were civil suits that did not carry serious penalties.

74.   But attorneys representing the families of the victims argued that some of the items could be used in the wrongful-death civil suits against Simpson.

75.   But filing a civil suit is often the quickest and surest remedy for investors, said David Weaver, general counsel for the securities board.

76.   But for Roeder, the anniversary reminds him not of torture and confinement or even the frustration of pushing their civil suit, but of freedom.

77.   But Chrysler says the seat belts are fine and that no recall is necessary, so the government filed a civil suit.

78.   But his case has vaulted into the public spotlight in recent months as three criminal cases and a wave of civil suits have been filed against him.

79.   But he said the inquiry is continuing and that such behavior could open a bank to civil suits by the state or by individuals whose records were improperly accessed.

80.   But it only takes one or two, and harassing civil suits are easy to file.