1.   As grounds for dismissal, Crew cited rules covering the conduct of Board of Education employees.

2.   The court of appeals said the dismissals were based on a test that covered negligent conduct, not something intentional.

3.   The settlement contains no admission of fault by Bailey and no acknowledgment that his insurance policies cover the conduct in question.

4.   U.S. antitrust laws cover only conduct that has an impact on domestic commerce.

5.   The army sealed it off in line with a reprisal policy, which is forbidden under the Geneva Convention covering the conduct of occupying forces.