Both sides favour the idea of a dignified reburial - though some relatives of the other eight activists reportedly believe that leaving the bodies where they are will help to keep attention on the case, and put pressure on the Nigerian Government for compensation.

BBC: Dispute over Ogoni activists' reburial

The expected smaller gain in compensation also reflects intensified shareholder pressure about executive pay, particularly when it seems unrelated to performance.

WSJ: Increases in CEO Pay Are Likely to Slow This Year

As the Wall Street Journal reported, Zynga earnings are going to remain under pressure as the company faces huge stock compensation bills that exceeded operating profit last year and will likely do so again this year.

FORBES: Connect

On the other hand, America's labour scarcity has not yet translated into wage pressure, at least in formal measures of compensation (but see article).

ECONOMIST: The risks of gradualism