The settlement has led to an increase in local taxes for several municipalities.

In 1981 conflict over pay settlements led to an unprecedented civil service strike.

Legal experts predicted the settlement could lead to an onslaught of lawsuits against others in the tobacco industry.

But the settlement with Florida could also lead other states to seek added concessions.

Such a settlement could lead to the end of the sanctions that have crippled Yugoslavia.

The settlement of the area since the 1800s also led to the large scale exploitation and destruction of the natural environment.

The settlement with Fox led to a new deal with the network valued at $600 million over 10-15 years.

The settlement led Kanemura to apologize to the woman nine days later, and a reconciliation.

Mr. Knowles said the settlement could only lead to good things.

The annual financial settlement would lead to a great deal of pressure.