They fear potential future litigation, for one.
Any person accepting such a payment does not waive any rights against future litigation or claims.
Still, a big reason to set up these accounts is to shield assets from future litigation.
They will, despite protestations, invite future litigation under the broader principle.
"A guilty verdict would have opened the floodgates to future litigation".
It is even possible that the current "lame duck" Congress will grant the industry sweeping immunity from future litigation.
Mr. Odum of Shell said he was prepared for any outcome of this lawsuit, or any future litigation.
"Most US and European global investment banks have set aside large provisions for future litigation costs," said Moody's.
Representatives of German industry denounced the decision, saying that it contained conditions, and therefore did not preclude future litigation.
Mr. Zaher said he could not expand on the statement, as the matter could lead to future litigation.
And Palm, with its trove of patents related to mobile software and devices, could help Amazon stave off future litigation, from competitors like Apple, or Microsoft.
