Font embedding problem when exporting to PDF

I'm trying to export a 100-page catalog from InDesign CS4 to PDF. I've used Lucida Sans Regular throughout as body text. When I go to export, it says that this font can't be embedded due to licensing restrictions in the font. Thoughts? I've exported this catalog to PDF many times as changes get made and I update it regularly throughout the year, and I've never had a problem with this font (or any for that matter!)

I just posted this message related to your question under another topic:
http://forums.adobe.com/message/2397381#2397381
It might have been more appropriate to post in response to you, Emily.  At the bottom of my post is a solution you can use, but it involves changing the font in the final product.  I also like Lucida Sans, and I've had this exact problem that I never experienced before the upgrade to CS4.  Unfortunately, the problem is not limited to Lucida Sans.
I see you posted the original question back in August. I hope this is some help to you at this late date.
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