And the ruling could force large compensation payments to be made to native groups for the rights to the resources on the land.

Others said the ruling could force auctioneers to change the way they do business.

That ruling forced the state to increase spending for education by $600 million for two years, beginning with the 1990-91 school year.

The ruling forced his retirement from county cricket, though he continued to appear in other matches for a few years following that.

But a judge's ruling forced the network out of service in mid-2001.

Experts said today's ruling could force the delay of lawsuits planned by the county against other firms.

The ruling does not force the United States to change its law.

That ruling forced local officials to reopen their schools for all children.

Music industry experts and Napster officials said the ruling may ultimately force the service to shut down.