International Law
WUSTL Law School Partners with Cambridge for First International Privacy Law Conference June 26-27 – Newswise
Newswise — Leading privacy law experts from around the world will gather in Cambridge, England, June 26 and 27 for the first International Privacy Law conference, a joint effort between Washington University in St. Louis School of Law and the … Continue reading
WUSTL Law School and Cambridge Organize First International Privacy Law Conference June 26-27 – Newswise
Newswise — Leading privacy law experts from around the world will gather in Cambridge, England, on June 26 and 27 for the first International Privacy Law conference, a joint effort between Washington University in St. Louis School of Law and … Continue reading
Philippine Leader Signs Law on Terror Financing – ABC News
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has signed a law that makes terror financing a crime with a long prison term in a Southeast Asian nation that has been scarred by deadly attacks. Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda says the legislation signed … Continue reading
New International War Crimes Prosecutor Sworn In – Law.com
Bensouda replaces Luis Moreno-Ocampo in a job that has become one of the most prominent in international law over the past decade. She will be tasked with trying to bring to justice alleged war criminals, including Uganda’s Joseph Kony …
Forty years after Watergate, many legal reforms rolled back – msnbc.com
Executive orders issued by PresidentGeorge W. Bush in the aftermath of Sept. 11 claimed power for the Oval Office to ignore U.S. laws and international treaties. President Obama has retained some of those extraordinary wartime powers, and his use of … Continue reading
Forty years after Watergate, many legal reforms rolled back – Los Angeles Times
President Obama has retained some of those extraordinary wartime powers, and his use of drones to attack terrorist suspects has drawn accusations of international law violations. “I don’t think Richard Nixon, in his darkest hour, would have …
Red Cross offers International Humanitarian Law class – NJ.com
To help citizens learn about the framework of protection for combatants and civilians alike in a world where warfare and civil strife are a daily reality for millions, the American Red Cross is proud to offer their course “Humanity in … Continue reading
Saudi executions of Iranians against international law’ – Presstv
A senior Iranian lawmaker has strongly condemned the Saudi execution of a number of Iranian nationals as violation of international law. “The Saudi move is in violation of international conventions and regulations and the foreign minister of this country …
International Firms Mulling Russia’s Tough Talk on Foreign Rulings – Law.com
Local partners have warned that Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev’s support could push the proposals into law, after he described the proposed measures as “a civilized means of resolving issues.” One Russian partner at an international law firm …
US still has concerns on India”s nuclear liability law: Blake – MSN India
Washington, Jun 15 (PTI) An MoU inked between Indian and American firms for setting up a nuclear reactor in Gujarat does not mean that America”s concerns over India”s nuclear liability law has been addressed, a top US official has said. … Continue reading