Some had difficulty complying with federal standards.

Thoughtful critics in the banking community have a point when they argue that the program needs updating and simplification, so that investments are targeted more effectively and banks have less difficulty complying with the act.

At the same time, the company had well-publicized difficulty complying with new federal rules that allow customers to take their phone numbers with them when they switch providers.

I shouldn't think I'll have much difficulty complying with the lady's request.

Project lenders are given a lien on all of these assets and are able to assume control of a project if the project company has difficulties complying with the loan terms.

Following the Buckeyes' victory over Kentucky at the Omni, which did not end until 11:30 P.M. Friday, Hopson had difficulty complying with the drug test because of dehydration.

G.M., the world's biggest car maker, also has some difficulties complying with the fuel-economy rules but is focusing its energy on the development of electric vehicles rather than ethanol-powered cars.

"There has been an overall decline in profitability over the past year, and some firms may have difficulty complying with the Fed's new requirements on capital and volume," Mr. Geng added.

The lawsuit said that Glenn had not had a drug violation, but that because of his disability, Glenn had "great difficulty complying with certain communication requirements of the program."

As the European Commission has acknowledged, certain Member States will have more difficulty complying with the Directive for historical reasons relating to lack of infrastructures, low population density or, simply, consumer habits.