Political and Legal Law 
FACTBOX-Political risks to watch in Bahrain – Reuters
The political standoff took a new turn in June and July when … Clerics have been told they could face legal action for criticising state institutions, a message apparently aimed at Sheikh Isa Qassim, revered by Bahraini Shi’ites and an … Continue reading
Voter Supression and John Roberts’ New World Order – Truthdig
As the presidential campaign heads for the stretch, the political and legal battles over voter suppression are also coming to a head. To understand the unfolding class warfare—and that’s exactly what it is—it’s important not just to …
Cate Edwards Announces New Law Firm – Huffington Post
Edwards is a 2009 Harvard Law School graduate who previously clerked for a federal … The 27-year-old has since parlayed her campaign season fame into a career as a political commentator. She writes a column for the Daily Beast, released … Continue reading
Ifrah Law Represents Full Tilt Poker in Historic Agreement with Department of Justice and Poker Stars – Costa Rica News
WASHINGTON, July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Ifrah Law, a boutique litigation firm, is pleased to announce the successful representation of Full Tilt Poker in a three-way transaction between the world’s largest online poker site, Poker Stars …
Dark Find from Chongqing’s “Beat Black” Campaign – China Digital Times
From Beijing to the counties, all levels of government in China include a politics and law commission. These commissions oversee all aspects of legal enforcement, among them the courts. Si Weijiang, one of Chen Kegui’s lawyers, posted on Weibo …
Judge strikes down Va. petition-circulator law – San Francisco Gate
Gibney’s decision invalidated a law that says any political organization that fails to get 10 percent of the votes cast in either of the last two statewide elections must submit petitions containing at least 10,000 signatures to get a presidential … Continue reading
Voter Suppression and John Roberts’ New World Order – Truthdig
As the presidential campaign heads for the stretch, the political and legal battles over voter suppression are also coming to a head. To understand the unfolding class warfare—and that’s exactly what it is—it’s important not just to …
Muskrat Falls deal moves ahead with legal signing – CBC
Emera Inc. and Nalcor Energy have signed final legal agreements governing the Muskrat Falls power project, formalizing a tentative deal first announced in 2010 and moving it closer to becoming a reality. Newfoundland and Labrador Natural Resources Minister …
Democrats propose limits on online ammo sales – CNN
Democratic strategists see gun control as political dynamite. Many Democrats blame Al … “AK-47s, all right, are not allowed to be in the hands of criminals. That is the law,” he said. Nonetheless, Lautenberg said he thinks the bill’s chances … Continue reading
Minister concerned about possible Gecko vs Crocodile Part 2 – Jakarta Post
Coordinating Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Minister Djoko Suyanto said on Tuesday he had called the chiefs of two law enforcement agencies in a bid to prevent rifts between the National Police (Polri) and the Corruption Eradication …
