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A Wall Runs Through It: Comparing Mexican And Californian Legal Regimes In The California Floristic Province, Joseph E. Farewell Oct 2019

A Wall Runs Through It: Comparing Mexican And Californian Legal Regimes In The California Floristic Province, Joseph E. Farewell

Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review

Habitats are often divided by international borders, leaving ecosystems in varying states of protection, development, and danger. The California Floristic Province, which traverses the United States-Mexico border, is one such example. This border, which divides a once-continuous ecological region, not only represents an international crossing, but also a shift in legal, land, and conservation regimes. These differences reveal particular vulnerabilities for California Floristic Province habitat on the Mexican side of the border region, showing that the ecosystem is in danger because of rapid real estate development pressures and unfavorable environmental laws. Accordingly, this note recommends three main changes to Mexican …


Tacos, Tequila, And Tainted Alcohol? An Examination Of The Tainted Alcohol Problem In Mexico And What It Means For The American Tourist, Tammy Le Jul 2019

Tacos, Tequila, And Tainted Alcohol? An Examination Of The Tainted Alcohol Problem In Mexico And What It Means For The American Tourist, Tammy Le

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

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Mexico’S National Anti-Corruption System: Reaching The Finish Line?, Dr. Roberto Carlos Fonseca Apr 2019

Mexico’S National Anti-Corruption System: Reaching The Finish Line?, Dr. Roberto Carlos Fonseca

University of Miami Inter-American Law Review

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Corporate Criminal Liability: Toward A Compliance-Orientated Approach, Gustavo A. Jimenez Feb 2019

Corporate Criminal Liability: Toward A Compliance-Orientated Approach, Gustavo A. Jimenez

Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies

Under U.S. federal law, a corporation can be held criminally liable for the crimes of its employees and agents. The Department of Justice's U.S. Attorneys' Manual lays out a list of factors prosecutors can evaluate when deciding whether or not to prosecute a corporate entity. The Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors have various tools at their disposal, including deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) and non-prosecution agreements (NPAs) as alternatives to going to trial. Prosecutors have used DPAs and NPAs in recent cases, allowing the government to ensure that corporate entities comply with investigations, enact compliance programs, and continue to follow laws …


Nafta/Usmca Dispute Settlement Mechanisms And The Constitution, John S. Baker Jr., Phd, Lindsey Keiser Jan 2019

Nafta/Usmca Dispute Settlement Mechanisms And The Constitution, John S. Baker Jr., Phd, Lindsey Keiser

University of Miami Inter-American Law Review

No abstract provided.