Criminal Law

Bad Arguments for Intermittent Fasting
I've been reading a bit on "intermittent fasting," which is basically the notion that your health might improve from occasionally skipping a meal or two (or a day of eating). I'm agnostic on such fasting, and one reason is that I keep seeing this argument: We modern humans have become acculturated to the three square meals per day regimen...

New Jersey Senate Passes A New Calorie Law
CBS News reports that the New Jersey Senate passed a new calorie law. The calorie law would require chain restaurants in New Jersey to post the number of calories in a product right on the menu...

Consumers juiced by deceptive Açaí and resveratrol product ads
Washington consumers looking to lose weight or wrinkles have jumped at ?free trial? offers for açaí berry and resveratrol products. But the fruity supplements came with unexpected costs.

Pricing by the Calorie
KFC's new promotion -- a 395 calorie meal for $3.95 -- is brilliant. (KGC?) Dave at 5 Blogs Before Lunch...

Inaccurate Calorie Counts
So, your New Year's resolution is to lose a few pounds? Be warned: The Los Angeles Times reports that food and restaurant calorie labels may be off by as much as 18%. No one has sued...

R. v. Middleton - Never Again Must We Fear The Co-Mingling Of Intermittent and Conditional Sentencing!
Although the subject matter of sentencing is usually considered a dry one to discuss, the Supreme Court’s recent decision in R. v. Middleton, 2009 SCC 21, is worth addressing briefly here at The Court...

Brinker International
allegedly falsely advertising the nutritional information on their so-called low calorie menu selections.