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Megastar personalities are intellectual property in draft law – The Register
The Guernsey Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has opened a public consultation on draft laws that would for the first time anywhere in the world allow celebrities to register their personality rights as a form of intellectual property. A sports law … Continue reading
Law firm attacks compensation plans – Jersey Evening Post
A firm of solicitors which deals with personal injury claims has launched a campaign attacking Government changes … are included in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, which is set to become law in the spring.
Many plaintiffs, varied positions stymie redistricting efforts – Austin American-Statesman
But the law is not crystal clear on the validity of coalition districts. LULAC insists that coalition districts are protected under the Voting Rights Act, which seeks to protect minorities’ voting interests, but Abbott’s lawyers consistently have argued …
South Africa: Govt Must Investigate Zimbabwean Officials – AllAfrica.com
The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) and the Zimbabwean Exiles Forum (ZEF) have launched a landmark case in the North Gauteng High Court to compel South Africa to abide by its legal obligations to investigate and prosecute high level Zimbabwean … Continue reading
Inside Politics: Cape Fear region congressional incumbents boast hefty war chests – Fayetteville Observer
A graduate of Wake Forest School of Law, Barefoot served as an assistant district attorney … The deadline to submit items to Inside Politics is Thursday. Contact staff writer Andrew Barksdale at barksdalea@fayobserver.com or 486-3565.
Poll results: Should Saginaw City Council say which court cases they’re keeping secrets about? – MLive.com
SAGINAW– In a highly unscientific poll that allows people to vote as many times as they wish, 60 percent of readers who voted think Saginaw City Council should disclose the specific litigation they are discussing in closed session meetings.
Section 8 tenants seek class action designation – Altoona Mirror
If he obtains class action status and wins, the case would stand as an absolute … Her lawyers ask for a “reasonable accommodation” for her disability, with her daughter, son-in-law and medical providers ensuring continued compliance with her medical …
Gags for military chaplains, round two – Press Republican
“What we have here,” concluded Judge Stanley Sporkin, “is the government’s attempt to override the Constitution and the laws of the land by a directive that clearly interferes with military chaplains’ free exercise and free speech rights, as well as … Continue reading
Recovery strategy ‘ignores’ rights – Irish Times
AN INTERNATIONAL human rights group says Ireland has “disregarded its commitments under international human rights law” in responding to the economic crisis. In its report, Mauled by the Celtic Tiger: Human Rights in Ireland’s Economic Meltdown …
Stay a Step Ahead of the Tax Collector in 2012 – Yahoo Finance
Key to cutting your tax bill is staying current on tax-law changes. Although there aren’t substantial changes to the tax code for the 2012 tax year versus 2011, here’s a summary of recent and impending tax-law changes. I’ve also provided … Continue reading
