International Law

Protest by legal fraternity paralyses Lankan courts – MSN India

Colombo, Jul 20 (PTI) High-handed behaviour of a Sri Lankan minister who allegedly threatened a magistrate has prompted protests by the legal fraternity, with courts in the country being paralaysed today. Lawyers and judges stayed away from attending …

International Identity Theft Guru Sentenced in New York – PR Inside

EINPresswire.com/ In one of the most stunning legal defense victories our nation has seen, Estonian hacker Aleksandr Survorov was sentenced today to a punishment tantamount to a slap on the wrist. In one of the most stunning legal defense victories … Continue reading

Jim Chester, Founder of Chester pllc, Featured in July 2012 Issue of Texas Bar Journal – PR-USA.net

Dallas, Texas – Jim Chester, founding member of Dallas-based global business & technology law firm CHESTER pllc, was featured in the July 2012 issue of the TEXAS BAR JOURNAL. A recognized expert in international business and intellectual property law …

Artist Ai Decries Unfairness in China Legal System – ABC News

“Today’s verdict means that after 60 years of the founding of our nation, we still lack the basic legal procedures, the truth is not respected, and they do not give taxpayers or citizens any rights to defend oneself,” Ai told … Continue reading

Senegal told to prosecute ex-Chad leader – Aljazeera.com

The law allows those accused of crimes under international law that have affected Belgians to be tried in Belgium. Brussels has since filed several unsuccessful extradition requests to bring Habre to Belgium on charges including crimes against …

Bikers Against Child Abuse: International Organization Comprised Of Bikers Supports And Protects Victims Of Child Abuse – Huffington Post

BACA, an international non-profit that uses a biker’s tough image to make child abuse victims feel more secure, has a motto that says it all: ‘No child deserves to live in fear.’ BACA members are usually asked to intervene by … Continue reading

New voter ID laws could impact millions in US: Study – Economic Times

WASHINGTON: New laws in 10 US states requiring voters to show photo identification will make it more difficult for millions of Americans to cast ballots and likely will drive down turnout among minorities, the poor and elderly, a study said … Continue reading

Coroner investigating death of Alexander Jentzsch, Church of Scientology International president’s son – Abc Local Web

No one at the in-law’s home would talk to Eyewitness News about Jentzsch’s death. The 27-year-old’s father is Heber Jentzsch, the president of the Church of Scientology International. Heber Jentzsch hasn’t been seen in public for years, but at the … Continue reading

Accomplished International Attorney Moves to Haynes and Boone – PRWeb

Gonzalez, an attorney with broad experience counseling U.S. and Latin American businesses in general corporate, energy and mergers and acquisition law, has joined the Haynes and Boone, LLP Houston office as a partner in the International Practice Group.

Strauss-Kahn lawyers: Law in NYC maid’s suit vague – AP – NBCNews.com

The 12-year-old city law is “impermissibly vague,” and the housekeeper is off-base in trying to apply it to Strauss-Kahn, William W. Taylor III and other attorneys for the former International Monetary Fund chief wrote in papers filed Wednesday.