Have to Give Them Credit for Creative Drafting. Law.com reports that "9th Circuit: $10K 'Bet' Can't Settle E-Retailer Fight." From the article: "Both sides had asked the court to keep the issue [whether federal courts have jurisdiction over out-of-state Internet retailers] alive and included a provision in their confidential settlement agreement that said Gator.com would pay L.L. Bean $10,000 more if the panel decided in favor of the well-known outdoor apparel retailer."