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Jordan Miles case not defining moment for Civil Rights Section, says U.S. Attorney Hickton – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The decision to not charge the three officers played a part in spurring a police-citizen roundtable that has quietly sought to build better relations between law enforcement and civil rights advocates (see accompanying article). It may have also …
Suu Kyi holds talks with Myanmar government minister – Washington Times
An elected but military-backed government took power in March after decades of repressive army rule, and its new president, Thein Sein, has moved to liberalize the political atmosphere. In the past week, Parliament has amended a law to try to … Continue reading
Government to review law over St Paul’s protest camp – BBC News
The Policing and Criminal Justice Minister Nick Herbert has said that the government is examining whether the law is working effectively in light of the continued protest outside St Paul’s Cathedral. St Paul’s held its first Sunday worship since it … Continue reading
Worldview: Women apprehensive over rise of Islamist parties – Philadelphia Daily News
The pledge to respect women’s rights appears much more credible in Tunisia. Ennahda party leaders insist they support the family status law that bans polygamy and gives women the right to divorce, get child custody, hold property, work …
Non-Latino immigrants less worried about Ala. law – Washington Examiner
Alabama’s tough new law targeting illegal immigrants has provoked concern among Hispanics — even causing some to leave the state — but members of other immigrant groups appear to be less worried. Mai Nguyen, a Vietnamese refugee who arrived more … Continue reading
Rate rule would put insurance rebates at risk – Pensacola News Journal
The rebates for this year would be issued next year. » What does the proposed law change? States can ask the federal government to waive the new rule for the individual insurance market if insurers can show that the 80 … Continue reading
Army chief cautious on emergency law – Nation – Thailand
An emergency decree would not alter the flood situation because the real issue was about effective law enforcement, Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha said yesterday. “To enforce a draconian law would certainly impact on the people and the question is … Continue reading
Real estate seminar is Thursday – Tallahassee Democrat
along with representatives from Florida Commerce Credit Union and real estate law firm Smith, Thompson, Shaw, Minacci & Colon will discuss how to find the right house, the mortgage application process and the steps leading to a successful real …
Community Law: Law covers money-handling rules – News-Press
Is this legal? – T.N. (via e-mail) A: No. Fidelity insurance or fidelity bonding is required by the Florida Condominium Act for all associations. The law requires associations to insure or bond all persons who control or disburse the condominium … Continue reading
Significant new laws for Oklahoma – Daily Oklahoman
SB 763 puts the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission under the attorney general’s office … HB 1249 deletes language from existing law that allows people to go on private property to fetch livestock or other animals. It is intended to crack … Continue reading
