Some Concerns Of an Impasse In U.S. Talks With Andersen.

Discusses concerns over a possible impasse in negotiations between the U.S. government and Arthur Andersen to settle the criminal case against the accounting firm. Difficulties in resolving smaller issues; Risks and consequences of a deal with the Justice Department, which charged Andersen with obstruction of justice in the Enron case; Outlook for Andersen, according to partners at the firm.