The directors face civil litigation from scores of shareholders.

And other firms acknowledge that they too could face litigation.

IBM is now facing litigation from more than 250 former employees.

Even the Rose lawyers who knew the whole truth expected Hubbell to face professional discipline and possible litigation, not indictment.

The Ohio and Minnesota laws upheld in this week's court decisions will now go back into effect, but the others may face further litigation.

Already facing litigation, the outside directors have hired their own lawyers.

"We've warned the company not to be bringing in anybody with respiratory problems - we could be facing litigation."

For the companies facing litigation, it looked like a repeat nightmare.

Andersen faced litigation both from investors in the foundation and from civil regulators.

In addition, the Society faced litigation from previous members and would-be heirs.