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UN Rights Chief ‘Outraged’ by Syrian Attacks – Voice of America
The United Nations human rights chief said Monday she is outraged by what she called … agreed to with the League of Arab States and its obligations under international law,” Dicarlo said. DiCarlo said the United States supports the Syrian … Continue reading
State ACLU plans immigration law protest at Capitol – Opelika Auburn News
A representative from the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama says the rights group plans to protest at the State Capitol this week and lobby lawmakers to repeal the state’s anti-immigration law during the current legislative session.
RUBIN: See how far U.S. and democracy have fallen in Egypt – Santa Rosa Press Democrat
(This is one of the local groups just charged — by a judiciary still under the military’s thumb.) Once the Tahrir Square revolution toppled the regime of Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian activists expected this law to be rescinded. So did the … Continue reading
Judge To Revisit Request To Stop Voter ID Law – Channel 3000
MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin judge will reconsider a group’s request to temporarily stop the state’s new voter identification law before a trial begins. Dane County Circuit Court Judge David Flanagan on Monday scheduled a hearing for Feb. 24 to … Continue reading
India Probing Google, Yahoo For Possible Forex Rule Violation – Official – NASDAQ
NEW DELHI -(Dow Jones)- The Indian government is investigating whether the local units of U.S. Internet giants Google Inc. (GOOG) and Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) may have violated the country’s foreign-exchange laws. A senior official at a division of …
Lehman Is Trying To Duck Parts Of Asset Deal: Barclays – site.law360.com
Law360, New York (February 13, 2012, 5:49 PM ET) — Barclays PLC asked a federal judge on Friday to enforce its interpretation of the contract governing its purchase of Lehman Brothers Inc. assets, arguing that the Lehman bankruptcy trustee has … Continue reading
Officer’s Widow: "I’m Not Going to Question God" – WKRG
Valerie Green insists her faith has kept her strong as she lives the nightmare of every law enforcement family. “I’m not going to question God as to why him,” Valerie said during an interview with News Five. “God has my … Continue reading
Pakistan Supreme Court takes centre stage as political player – YAHOO!
which voided the law in 2009 and ordered the government to write a letter to Swiss authorities requesting the re-opening of cases accusing the president of money laundering using Swiss bank accounts. THREE-WAY POLITICAL FIGHT The Supreme Court’s relentless …
Criminal libel repeal considered in Colorado – Denver Post
DENVER—Criminal libel is one of the oldest laws in Colorado’s books—and one of the least often used. But in an age when almost anyone has the power to be a publisher, it’s a law that can still pack a punch. … Continue reading
Fla. could curb lawsuits against doctors – Post-Crescent
In 2003, legislators enacted major changes to the state’s medical malpractice laws, including placing limits on damages that can be paid out in certain malpractice cases. A report released by state regulators last fall said that the changes have worked … Continue reading
