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Admiral says U.S. prepared for any Iran aggression – Salt Lake Tribune
Iran and Oman share control of the waterway, but it is considered an international strait, meaning free transit passage is guaranteed under international law. Iran’s army chief, Gen. Ataollah Salehi, early last month warned an American warship not to …
Philippines Plans Tighter Mining Rules That May Add Revenue – Businessweek
The Philippines’ $200 billion economy expanded 3.7 percent last year. The changes being considered are designed to protect the environment, harmonize conflicting laws and “maximize” benefits from mining, according to the draft order.
A Tech Entrepreneur Finds a Niche in Pouncing on Law-Breaking Pet Owners – msnbc.com
He created Fi-Shock, one of the first electric fences for dogs and livestock; Mark Electronics, a major electronics supplier; EDP Biotech, which is researching … And at any time a city can pass a law requiring all dogs to be … Continue reading
Pakistan Political Crisis Deepens As Court Indicts PM – Global Security
Commentators say the trial is likely to escalate the political crisis brewing in Pakistan. Legal experts like former law minister Senator Syed Mohammad Zafar say the prime minister’s decision to plead not guilty has left him with very few options.
Volcker Defends Rule as Critics Voice Objections – Wall Street Journal
Scores of banks, lobbyists, foreign governments, insurance companies, law firms and money managers from around the world on Monday voiced their objections to the so-called Volcker rule, a sweeping restriction on U.S. banks’ trading activities.
W.Va. autism advocates to visit Legislature – msnbc.com
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Family members and advocates of West Virginia children with autism plan to gather at the Legislature to press lawmakers to back a proposed fix for the state’s autism-coverage law. They say they plan to meet Monday … Continue reading
Pakistani PM charged with contempt – Idaho Statesman
Court supporters say the judges are upholding the rule of law. But government loyalists accuse the chief … country’s ailing economy and a violent Islamist insurgency. The political turmoil has been a problem for the United States as well …
Of porn, rape and politics – MSN India
The political reaction to Yadav’s offer (subsequently retracted … The definition of rape in the law is contested and the evidentiary requirements of the legal process typically make prosecution and conviction difficult. The victim is forever stigmatised …
Judge Throws out TLC Singer T-Boz’s Bankruptcy Case – Transworld News
But last week a bankruptcy judge on Atlanta threw out her case for the third time. The law requires that people who file for bankruptcy must meet certain obligations before a court will grant them protection. A bankruptcy attorney will … Continue reading
Legal issues halt condo sales at Boynton’s Promenade – Palm Beach Post
Merin said the last time he had this many receiverships was during the 1991 recession. Alexandra Clough writes about the economy, real estate and the law. Contact her at alexandra_clough@pbpost.com.
