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Eating Preferences and Child Custody Disputes
In October 1995, The Simpsons aired “Lisa the Vegetarian,” in which 8-year-old Lisa Simpson decided to become a vegetarian after visiting a local petting zoo. Her decision is a source of concern to her mother, and of amusement and ridicule to her father and brother when she refuses to participate in Homer's barbecue. By the end of the episode, with some words of wisdom from Paul and Linda McCartney, Lisa decides to stay true to her vegetarian principles, which her parents reluctantly accept. The episode ends with Homer giving Lisa a “veggie-back” ride into the sunset.
Although vegetarianism is still viewed with some skepticism, it is becoming an increasingly popular diet, whether for ethical, religious, environmental or health reasons. A 2003 national survey estimated that 3% of the population (or 5.7 million people) consider themselves to be vegetarians. The diet is becoming even more prevalent with young adults and adolescents. In a 2000 poll, 10% of 25-34- year-olds indicated that they never eat meat, and 6% of 6-17-year-olds also report abstaining from meat. School cafeterias now routinely provide vegetarian alternatives; McDonalds now serves vegetarian burgers in select locations; and most supermarkets carry a wide variety of vegetarian products.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The parameters set forth in the DOJ's memorandum have implications not only for the government's evaluation of compliance programs in the context of criminal charging decisions, but also for how defense counsel structure their conference-room advocacy seeking declinations or lesser sanctions in both criminal and civil investigations.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
A Lawyer's System for Active Reading
Active reading comprises many daily tasks lawyers engage in, including highlighting, annotating, note taking, comparing and searching texts. It demands more than flipping or turning pages.
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.