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Criminal Penalties
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Traverse Legal Expert Articles
Trademark infringement penalties: Civil damages, criminal exposure, and how to respondĀ
By Brian Hall
Trademark infringement penalties can start with money, move into injunctions, and, in counterfeit cases, reach criminal exposure. For a founder or brand owner, the real issue starts with one question:…
Texas Personal Injury Law Blog
Dog Attacks Can Lead to Criminal Penalties
Can You Face Criminal Penalties if Your Dog Attacks Another Person? In Texas, it is possible to face criminal penalties if your dog gets loose and viciously attacks another person.…
Food Safety News
Publisher’s Platform: Boar’s Head leadership should get jail time for Listeria illnesses and deaths
By Bill Marler
The Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA), which was enacted in 1906, includes provisions for criminal sanctions against individuals and entities that violate its regulations. The FMIA aims to ensure that…
Food Safety News
The Litigated Dish: What is the worst case scenario for a company involved in a foodborne illness outbreak?
In typical lawyer fashion, the answer is “it depends.” The consequences for a company involved in a foodborne illness outbreak can vary significantly based on the circumstances surrounding the incident.…
Marler Blog
Will Boar’s Head and its Employees face Criminal Sanctions for Listeria Outbreak, Illnesses and Deaths?
By Bill Marler
The Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA), which was enacted in 1906, includes provisions for criminal sanctions against individuals and entities that violate its regulations. The FMIA aims to ensure that…
Criminal
“Past, Prologue, and Constitutional Limits on Criminal Penalties”
The title of this post is the title of this new article authored by Maria Hawilo and Laura Nirider recently published in the Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology. (I…
Sentencing Law and Policy
"Past, Prologue, and Constitutional Limits on Criminal Penalties"
The title of this post is the title of this new article authored by Maria Hawilo and Laura Nirider recently published in the Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology. (I…
China Justice Observer
What Does China Do to Criminals?
By Publisher
In China, if a person commits a crime, he may be sentenced to the following penalties: (1) public surveillance; (2) criminal detention; (3) fixed-term imprisonment; (4) life imprisonment; (5) the…
Eye On Privacy
Florida Imposes Criminal Penalties for Improper Processing of DNA
By Julia Kadish, Harrison Schafer
Florida recently passed a law governing DNA samples. The Act places several restrictions on the use, retention, and sharing of DNA samples. Those that violate the Act may face criminal…
Pensions and Benefits
Pension Schemes Act 2021 Under the Microscope – TPR Consultation on the new Criminal Sanction Powers
Will The Pensions Regulator (TPR) take a similar approach to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) when initiating criminal proceedings? Background The long-awaited Pension Schemes Act 2021 (the Act) received Royal…