But despite several lawsuits, the village was unable to close the club.

Despite sporadic complaints and occasional lawsuits, the practice of shackling prisoners in labor continues to be relatively common, state legislators and a human rights group said.

Despite the bans abroad and lawsuits here, Upjohn denies there is a problem with the drug.

Despite numerous investigations and lawsuits to date, impunity prevailed for most of the subsequent decades.

Despite lawsuits, the White House has refused to divulge the names of those privileged to get Mr. Cheney's ear.

So far, despite several lawsuits by these transported inmates, no court has ruled the practice illegal.

Despite the headaches, lawsuits, drawn-out hearings, and new laws, almost every developer here attests to the strength of the real estate market.

Despite lawsuits and vigorous protests that get under way in 2002, the commission refuses to revisit this decision.

Despite lawsuits and counter suits, the Ruxton went into regular production in June 1930.

The Maharishi Foundation was enjoined from continuing and, despite lawsuits, it has not succeeded in getting rid of the large building.