Bruiser was used only at the last minute, to threaten litigation and such.

But putting transmission towers on wilderness mountains raised serious concerns for environmental groups, some of whom have threatened litigation.

In the last year, the music industry has been able to slow illegal downloading somewhat by threatening litigation.

He was quick to threaten litigation.

Lawyers for the refugees are threatening litigation to prevent deportations of any of the 187,000 Salvadorans with protected status.

"There's already threatened litigation by the deceased's sister," said Lawrence.

Ms. Belshe said the ad was pulled because one tobacco executive threatened litigation.

His lawyers say that the recording industry stopped threatening litigation only after Dr. Felten agreed not to publish the paper.

He threatened litigation when he was not paid, and though no one wants to talk about it, the issue has still not been resolved.

So I threatened litigation if she didn't send the child back.