1.   Also, going into this latest round of talks, producers sense they may have the upper hand, said lawyers familiar with the discussions.

2.   A lawyer familiar with the case said Schussler was cooperating with the authorities.

3.   A lawyer familiar with the New Orleans case said Friday that the city now might amend its suit to include the negligent marketing argument.

4.   A management lawyer familiar with the negotiations said it was premature to assume that Cordero will be playing.

5.   A lawyer familiar with the case said there had been no recent discussions about a hearing date.

6.   A lawyer familiar with the deliberations said no vote would be taken without a superstation agreement and none might be taken even if there is an agreement.

7.   A lawyer familiar with the proceedings said Garzon will also formalize his request that Britain extradite Pinochet to Spain.

8.   All three opposed the Rich pardon, lawyers familiar with the process have said.

9.   But a lawyer familiar with the proceedings said Republicans are weighing whether to call Mrs. Tripp.

10.   But according to lawyers familiar with his preparation for the hearing Thursday, Starr had set two goals for his appearance.