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Idahoans Rally For Human Rights – Idaho8.com
The Idaho Fair Employment and Working Group wants legislators to include the words “sexual orientation, gender identity” in the state’s Human Rights Act and civil rights laws. “It is a big issue. Most people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or … Continue reading
Human rights report flawed by bias – China Economic Net
It is a pity the report of Human Rights Watch turned a blind eye to all these positive steps and Chinese authorities’ effort to promote judicial reforms, and only focuses on some non-existent articles. The author is with the Law … Continue reading
Police Make Arrests at News International Headquarters – KTLA.com
Among those who read statements in court were Labour Party lawmaker Chris Bryant, former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, actor Jude Law, the actor’s ex-wife, Sadie Frost, and high-profile rugby player Gavin Henson. News International said …
The Entertainment Industry Is Actually Booming, So… Why SOPA? – WebProNews
Masnick writes that, for the entertainment industry, “the evidence points to a very optimistic future” but that “it feels like much of the debate about copyright law over the past few decades has been based on claims about the state … Continue reading
FTC’s Asset Acceptance Case Signals Crackdown on Debt Collection Industry – Bloomberg
Consumers Union said more reforms are needed, including increased oversight to ensure consumers are properly notified of lawsuits and the establishment of a “sell-by” date for old debt that would make it illegal under federal law to sell or …
Finders, Keepers: Improve Business by Tailoring Websites to Visitor Needs – Law.com
They were frustrated because they categorized information differently than the law firm. For example, the firm has four practice groups — corporate, intellectual property, litigation and tax — listed as categories in the website’s “services” section.
The Synthesis of Law and Politics and the Evolution of International Justice (Audio) – Council on Foreign Relations
Ambassador David Scheffer and former State Department legal adviser John Bellinger discuss how international justice over the last two decades has affected international politics, including the U.S. role in assisting local war crimes prosecutions in Libya …
Tort reform bill headed to House floor – Twin Cities Planet
On the last day of the 2011 regular session, the omnibus torts bill generated several hours of debate on the House floor before being tabled. It appears the bill will be the body’s first bill to be considered this session. … Continue reading
Civil Rights lawyer delivers keynote address – University News
The keynote speaker of the night was Dr. Michelle Alexander, a civil rights lawyer, advocate … what she labels “the issue of the New Jim Crow Laws”. Alexander’s first book in 2010 is titled “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration … Continue reading
New Mobile-Phone Privacy Law Proposed – Wired News
“Consumers have the right to know and to say ‘no’ to the presence of software on their mobile devices that can collect and transmit their personal and sensitive information,” Markey said in The Hill. Under the Mobile Device Privacy Act …
