International Law

Legal Bud Company International Oddities Supplies Movie Stunt Buds for New Film High School – YAHOO!

The originator of herbal Legal Bud, International Oddities, was called on to provide authentic-looking bud for production of the new stoner comedy High School starring Adrien Brody. When production for new movie High School kicked into “HIGH” gear, the …

International Law Firm Hogan Lovells Supports Action Against Hunger’s Work in Liberia – Reliefweb.int

22 May 2012 – On 14th May, a cross-border team from Hogan Lovells returned from a trip to Liberia to visit projects on which international law firm is collaborating with Action Against Hunger and the Liberian Ministry of Health and … Continue reading

Anti-Iran sanctions run contrary to international law: Russia – Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich says that the unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States against Iran are contrary to international law. Speaking to the Russian news agency Interfax, Lukashevich said that …

Sierra Leone: 50-Year Sentence for Charles Taylor – Human Rights Watch

This sends a strong signal that the world is increasingly intolerant of leaders who exploit their positions of power to commit serious crimes in violation of international law. Elise Keppler, international justice senior counsel (New York …

International suits becoming a growth area – Financial Post

But second, class actions are going global. Legal experts agree that, in a world where trade is becoming increasingly global and information and products transcend borders, international class actions will become more common. This leaves the …

Legal Netlink Alliance Holds Spring Meeting in Chicago – YAHOO!

Legal Netlink Alliance, an international association of law firms, held its Spring General Meeting at the Standard Club in Chicago, Illinois on May 10th and 11th. The event was hosted by Windy City law firm Aronberg Goldgehn, and was attended … Continue reading

Sidley Named "Best International Firm for Talent Management" and M. Patricia Thayer Named "Best in Life Sciences" by Euromoney Legal Media Group – CNBC

NEW YORK, May 29, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce that Euromoney Legal Media Group, in its inaugural Americas Women in Business Law Awards, has named the firm the “Best International Firm for Talent Management” … Continue reading

International Law Community select Betty Mould-Iddrisu – GhanaHomePage

INTERNATIONAL LAW COMMUNITY SHAMES NPP, SELECT BETTY MOULD… * *In an attempt to spittle on the Minority Leader of Parliament and his opposition NPP, the World’s International Law Community has demonstrated that they know what is quality human resource.

Russia: US anti-Iran sanctions against international law – Presstv

The United States is abusing its position in the global financial structure and the status of dollar as the international currency, thus slapping economic and financial sanctions against Iran and forcing other countries to engage themselves in this regard.”

UN: Pakistan Judges Pressured to Use Blasphemy Law – ABC News

“I am especially concerned regarding cases brought under the so-called blasphemy law as it was reported to me that judges have been coerced to decide against the accused even without supporting evidence,” Knaul said. “They are afraid of reprisals by … Continue reading