1.   In a telephone interview Wednesday, Granik confirmed the two sides had been negotiating to resolve the incident.

2.   The expected settlement with policyholders is one of several settlements Prudential is negotiating to resolve the charges of churning.

3.   The results caused the maker of fire control devices to be in default of its debt agreements and it is negotiating to resolve compliance issues.

4.   Wilkerson is also negotiating to resolve a longstanding dispute over her campaign finances.

5.   While sources emphasized that Wilkerson is negotiating to resolve the case, the state senator could face considerable penalties, including possible imprisonment, on the tax offenses.

6.   - All sides will issue a public statement pledging to refrain from violence and negotiate to resolve future differences.

7.   Foley said the United States remains ready to negotiate to resolve the issue if the EU suspends its rules and seeks new international noise standards at the aviation organization.

8.   The two sides were caught in a tense stand-off for two hours as officers negotiated to resolve the situation.