But some Japanese lawyers concede that the real issue is one of competition.

His lawyers have conceded that he committed these acts.

"Wharton is short and has a small foot," the lawyer conceded.

The thoughtful lawyer, however, has conceded that cooperation with The Hague is in the long-term interests of his country.

Ms. Hendrix and her lawyers conceded that management mistakes were made, but it was part of learning to run a multimillion-dollar company.

Although prosecutions are rare, lawyers concede that unreported cash does change hands.

Ms. Stewart's lawyers conceded that their meeting with the juror had been a mistake.

The defendant's lawyer, Paul Rudof, concedes that he does not know what the records contain.

Even recently, his lawyers conceded that he had shot several people in the cross-country rampage.

But, a lawyer representing the manufacturer could concede ownership and control, and thus prevent the evidence from being introduced for that purpose.