Companies also like the bear hug because it is easier and cheaper than a tender offer, which can involve a costly, lengthy appeal to thousands of shareholders.

They claimed a report advising against fighting a costly appeal with the electricity giant should have been discussed in closed session.

These costly appeals can add years to court cases.

But the implication of expanded court review of arbitral awards conflicts with another goal of arbitration, which is to avoid costly and protracted appeals.

That has forced Ms. Wang and her group to embark on a costly appeal against steep odds.

A C4 investigation reveals that government attempts to cut its welfare bill is in chaos with many claimants stuck in costly appeals and assessments.

After the jury verdict, the judge directed the county government to try to settle the case to save the expense of costly appeals.

Mr. Pallone and environmental groups contended that this presents an obstacle to any new regulation by making it subject to costly legal appeals.

Better quality and more accurate first decisions would save money through fewer costly appeals.

"Natural England and the Environment Agency were established to protect our environment, yet now the Chancellor is exposing them to costly legal appeals from developers. "