The decision is certain, lawyers said, to revive debate about the possible need for a Federal corporation law.
But the testimony on Thursday revived nagging questions about the dimensions of the conspiracy.
The latest defeat could also revive a debate here about antiterror laws approved last year after the attacks.
Now the company is hoping to revive its sagging stock price by cutting 1,000 jobs, or about 10 percent of its work force.
The Treasury auctions will take place next week and are certain to revive concerns about a nervous market's ability to digest additional supply.
Critics say the impact of the strong winds revive concerns about the ability of wind farms to meet the country's energy needs.
Externally, the immensity of the amount the foundation will have to give away each year is reviving debate about its size and influence.
The suit revives questions about John Hancock at a time when it is planning a public stock offering.
The loss revived a long-simmering debate in Congress about the space program and is certain to lead to new hearings.
What the rabbis also have done is to revive Israel's perennial question about the fine line separating religion and politics.