81.   But the case was settled before the Supreme Court could decide it.

82.   But the cases were settled before trial.

83.   But the judge also could throw out the case before trial, or both parties could reach an agreement that could settle the case.

84.   But some analysts said that Time Warner and EMI nonetheless felt compelled to settle the case at this time because of two deals that are before the FTC.

85.   But the panel softened its findings when Gingrich offered to admit to ethics violations and his lawyers negotiated the final language to settle the case.

86.   But the case was settled after the judge denied the motion for class-action certification.

87.   But they stressed that the fees were on a sliding scale, with the firms receiving far less if the case is settled quickly.

88.   But while negotiators for the Florida and the tobacco industry have been in talks to settle that case they have run into stumbling blocks.

89.   Cammarata left the case last fall after Jones declined to go along with a reported plan to settle the case for cash, but without an apology from Clinton.

90.   Cases would be settled earlier, predicts Brickman, and less of the proceeds would go to lawyers.