Using the IRAC method in business law, respond to the following prompts.

Chef R is waiting on a shipment of cocoa beans (a key ingredient in one of his desserts) from Trou du Nord Farm in the Dominican Republic. He has been recently informed that this cocoa farm employs children under the age of 12 who are paid very little and work long hours under the hot sun with no breaks. Can he break the contract with Trou dud Nord just because he feels that this is morally repugnant? What law will govern: UCC or CISG? What is the status of USA - CAFTA -DR trade agreement these days?

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Chef R is adamant about accelerating the permit process with the city of San Rafael in order to open on January 1st. Its rumored that he gave the San Rafael building inspector a fancy gift in the form of a pricey platinum Patek watch and comped extravagant meals with drinks at the San Jose HellzapopN' for some of the San Rafael government officials (as Chef claims thats how we get things done where Im from). Chef R is one of our best clients, but we also do a lot of work with the City of San Rafael on behalf of our other clients. Further, with the public outcry against the US trends of increased diabetes and obesity, should we be concerned about Chefs butter drenched and sugar-laden food listed on the menu and advise him on these options? Cash flow at the DCH law firm has been slow this year and Chef R (thankfully) always pays his bills on time. How do we handle this ethical dilemma?

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