There was a command performance (the lecture which is the obligation of every prize-winner) that was so popular that it had, in at least one case, people queuing to get past the bouncers at the door because the theatre was full.

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The charge is in connection with the sale of a synthetic collateralized debt obligation that was tied to the performance of subprime residential mortgage-backed securities.

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As CIOs will remain accountable for quality of service, financial performance, compliancy and security, it is a corporate obligation to get shadow IT under control.

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However, it acknowledges that introducing a legal obligation for companies to make payoffs proportionate to performance would raise practical difficulties, as directors often step down for reasons unconnected with the fortunes of the company.

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In that case the SEC alleged that Goldman misstated and omitted key facts regarding a synthetic collateralized debt obligation (CDO) it marketed which hinged on the performance of subprime residential mortgage-backed securities.

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The most state law will permit in the context of specific performance for a breach of a personal services agreement is the equivalent of a non-compete obligation.

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These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

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