International Law

EU Palestinian aid projects destroyed by Israel: NGOs – France 24

But Willow Heske, spokeswoman for UK charity Oxfam, told AFP that the permit regime “is discriminatory and is in contradiction of international law.” “In our experience trying to work within the permit regime, it can sometimes take up to two … Continue reading

Vetted International Adds Support to Government Contractors with DNA Collection, Storage and Analysis – YAHOO!

“DNA is private and personal and Vetted International understands the complex legal and ethical guidelines associated with collecting and storing DNA. Protecting an individual’s health record, a person’s DNA sample and their privacy is of paramount …

International adoptions drop globally as experts cite fraud crackdowns and policy shifts – Minneapolis Star Tribune

“It should have been a real step forward, but it’s been used in a way that’s made it a force for shutting down countries,” Elizabeth Bartholet, a Harvard Law professor who promotes international adoptions. “That affects thousands of children every … Continue reading

Greenberg Traurig Squares off with Mennemeier, Glassman & Stroud to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer – YAHOO!

The Sacramento office of international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is taking part in a friendly competition with law firm Mennemeier, Glassman & Stroud in an effort to raise funds for breast cancer. The two law firms each had an … Continue reading

Navigating the Ten Commandments legal quagmire in Giles County – Roanoke Times

While lawsuits over the Ten Commandments on government property are not uncommon, Urbanski’s proposed solution is, said Robert Smith, managing director of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies. Officials at the center, which is affiliated …

Global UN-backed land use guidelines approved – YAHOO!

He said the guidelines should prompt revisions of national and international law. Aid groups said the text would be a useful benchmark for campaigning on behalf of rural communities but was too weak to protect small farmers’ rights during large-scale … Continue reading

Global UN-backed land use guidelines approved – Reuters

He said the guidelines should prompt revisions of national and international law. Aid groups said the text would be a useful benchmark for campaigning on behalf of rural communities but was too weak to protect small farmers’ rights during large … Continue reading

Fil-Am protesters cover their noses: China ‘stinks’ – Global Nation

Mosqueda, who has a doctorate in international law from the University of Michigan, said he’d like to see the issue resolved “diplomatically, through mediation and by bringing this before the international tribunal.” “[China] is not going to kick us around.

John J. Maalouf Named to U.S. Lawyer Rankings 2012 List of Top 10 International Finance Lawyers – PR-USA.net

Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP, one of the world’s leading international business law firms, today announced that John J. Maalouf, Senior Partner of the Firm, has for the seventh consecutive year been ranked as one of the Nation’s Top 10 … Continue reading

EasyLink Services International Corp. : Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of EasyLink Services International Corporation – 4-traders (press release)

Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of EasyLink Services International Corporation. (“EasyLink” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ESIC) relating to the proposed acquisition by …