Instead of signing the restrictive contract, Byrd ran as an independent.

The Hewlett-Packard executive wrote that his company was "very disappointed" with Microsoft's restrictive contracts.

The talk is of 'bondage' to the paper: under a highly restrictive contract.

Nash could fly fast jet aircraft - when not under a restrictive contract in mid-film - and I couldn't.

The Superman cast members had restrictive contracts which prevented them from taking other work that might interfere with the series.

Microsoft contends that its restrictive contracts and cross-marketing deals are common throughout the economy.

Experts agree that the courts will subject Microsoft's restrictive contracts with Internet companies to a balancing test.

Recording artists have been loudly rebelling at what they claim are restrictive contracts.

For example, the refusal to follow the Supreme Court's decision to ban restrictive contracts.

The Government charges that Microsoft's restrictive contracts with these companies are anticompetitive and illegal.