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Texas redistricting brief argues for demise of Voting Rights Act – News-Democrat
Congress has renewed the law multiple times, the last for 25 years. The vote was 390-33 in the House, 98-0 in the Senate. It would be political suicide to vote against an iconic civil rights law. A July 27, 2006, … Continue reading
Spain passes piracy law; some draw parallels to SOPA – Washington Post
The Spanish government has recently passed a law with provisions that some have compared to the Stop Online Piracy Act legislation that’s currently making its way through the House Judiciary Committee. The Spanish law, as reported by the BBC …
Now The U.S. Is Trying To Force Dumb Internet Laws On Other Countries Too – The Business Insider
Last month, the U.S. threatened to blacklist trade with Spain if it didn’t pass a SOPA-style law blocking file-sharing sites. A letter leaked from the U.S. ambassador to Spain’s outgoing president detailed the threat, concerning Spain’s so-called Sinde Law.
International Trade Lawyer Matthew Jaffe Joins Neville Peterson LLP – YAHOO!
Additionally he worked as a staff attorney with the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Commerce Department before practicing law privately and for a large, multinational law firm based in Washington, DC. “I am eager to expand the important … Continue reading
Montgomery County civil rights activist dies – Maryland Community Newspapers Online
County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) knew Nix for about 35 years and worked with him on civil rights issues. The two worked together to ensure schools were integrated after desegregation laws were passed in the United States and made sure … Continue reading
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski Announces Key Senior Staff Changes – TMCnet
Frank Legal Services Organization. Before law school he worked with technology companies at a strategy consulting and investment firm in Silicon Valley. Ms. Smith currently serves as Senior Counsel to Chairman Genachowski and Legal Advisor.
Peninsula Business Services launches service to advise Employers on increasing employee productivity – PRLog (free press release)
Peninsula Business Services is the UK’s largest employment law consultancy having been established since 1983. It was founded by Peter Done who is still the managing director of the business. It has offices in Manchester, Dublin, Belfast, Hinckley and Jersey.
Les Kramsky, A Highly Regarded Real Estate Attorney, Gives Predictions for 2012 – Wiredpr News
In addition, Kramsky has been a partner in private practice for over twenty years specializing in real estate, mortgage banking, finance, contracts, leases, labor law, corporate law as well as the general practice of law. Les Kramsky is an …
Turkey ‘Ergenekon plot’: Ex-army head Ilker Basbug held – BBC News
Some military officers already charged in the case have said they … The government says the investigation is following due process of law. It is supported by many Turkish intellectuals and business people who normally have little sympathy for the … Continue reading
United States: Federal Court Seized Of Admiralty Jurisdiction Nonetheless Dismisses In Favor Of Canadian Litigation – Mondaq
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., et al. v. Lloyds TSB General Leasing (No. 20) Limited, et al., Civil Action No. 3:10-CV-00954 (CSH) (D. Conn. Apr. 2011), demonstrates how two insightful courts are managing international litigation pending in two different …
