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Custody Determinations: Childhood Obesity and the Law
October 29, 2012
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.
Business Crimes Hotline
October 29, 2012
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 the Courts
October 29, 2012
In-depth analysis of a key ruling.
Tax Considerations of FCPA Violations
October 29, 2012
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.
New Legal Risks
October 29, 2012
The authors analyze the "Petri dish of anger" against the financial services sector.
Difficult Issues: Indemnification and Fee-Advancement
October 29, 2012
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.
Circuit Clarifies Parent Defense Under the Child Abduction Law
October 29, 2012
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.
Consumers Allege Pulp Fiction in Tropicana's 'Natural' Claims
October 26, 2012
A look at a recent suit involving Tropicana orange juice advertising claims.
Case Notes
October 26, 2012
An in-depth analysis of a recent key case.
Practice Tip: Undoing Pliva Inc. v. Mensing
October 26, 2012
Congress is discussing taking away generic drug manufacturers' labeling litigation shield.

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