They include improper disclosure, the appearance of unusually favorable dates to begin or halt selling, and plans where excessive discretion is used.
The new dates for the boat show meant that five other trade shows and conventions had to be moved to less favorable dates.
SINGAPORE — Though China formally adopted the Gregorian calendar at the founding of the republic in 1912, the traditional Chinese zodiac and calendar are often still used — for example, to choose favorable dates for holidays, weddings or other family events.
There also was hope that Nascar would give North Carolina Speedway a more favorable race date.
Beijing's Turnaround Beijing, in turn, has promoted Mr. Zhang, giving his recent films favorable opening dates that bolster box office returns.
Prosecutors also said that Mr. Reyes had denied ever backdating stock options when he was questioned by investigators about the pattern of favorable grant dates.
But in the report issued Friday, Apple acknowledged that Mr. Jobs "was aware or recommended the selection of some favorable grant dates".
Steve Jobs was aware or recommended the selection of some favorable grant dates, he did not receive or financially benefit from these grants or appreciate the accounting implications".
In October the company said that Mr. Jobs was aware that favorable grant dates had been selected, but that he did not benefit from those grants and was unaware of the accounting implications.
When judges come around and say, 'I need money,' it's a nasty bit of business". At the very least, some lawyers said, pay-to-play can get them favorable court dates on crowded dockets.
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