As the courtroom confrontation resumes tomorrow, the question remains: Why is Microsoft taking such a hard line?

It was the first face-to-face courtroom confrontation in the case.

In spite of years of legal battles and courtroom confrontations, the adversaries proved to be too powerful.

For centuries playwrights have written scenes, entirely fantasy, of courtroom confrontations.

Mr. Lasak has also had his share of courtroom confrontations.

But those who keep the doors of communication open will often be able to avoid a courtroom confrontation, she said.

Nonetheless, the pause announced today gave company executives some hope that they might be able to avoid a courtroom confrontation.

The decision lends support to efforts in many states to minimize traumatic courtroom confrontations between children and their alleged abusers.

Huston handles both battle scenes and courtroom confrontations with skill.

But he persisted, arguing his case in repeated courtroom confrontations.