Though each case involving relocation must be viewed individually, with the best interest of the children remaining the primary concern of parents and the courts, serious work must be done to meet the challenges of our changing society.
Childhood obesity is only one element a court must consider when deciding whether parents are unfit to care for their child, and is often only part of a larger issue. That having been said, it cannot be ignored as a significant factor affecting a child's health and well-being.
Tyco Resolves DOJ and SEC FCPA Enforcement Action On Sept. 24, Tyco International Ltd. (Tyco) resolved enforcement actions by the DOJ and the SEC for alleged violations of the FCPA. Fines and penalties totaled over $26 million ($13.68 in the DOJ enforcement action and over $13 million in the SEC enforcement action). As part of the resolution, Tyco Valves & Controls Middle East Inc. (TVC ME), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Tyco, plead guilty before…
In-depth analysis of a key ruling.
Last month, the authors began examination of some of the tax consequences of violations of the FCPA. They continue with that discussion herein, with a look at civil penalties.
The authors analyze the "Petri dish of anger" against the financial services sector.
Once an investigation or major lawsuit starts up, corporate personnel are sure to be involved and, consequently, the difficult issues surrounding indemnification and advancement will undoubtedly arise.
The one-year period that must expire before a parent in an international custody dispute can raise the defense that a child is settled in his or her new country cannot be equitably tolled, the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Oct. 1.
A look at a recent suit involving Tropicana orange juice advertising claims.
An in-depth analysis of a recent key case.
