Political and Legal Law

Romanians vote whether to oust president – Boston Globe

part of a political battle that has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling European Union member. Early indications were that he might keep his job due to a low voter turnout. Traian Basescu’s rivals in the … Continue reading

Romney says Jerusalem is Israel’s capital, vows to move embassy – CNN

United States policy has long been intentionally vague on the status of Jerusalem. A U.S. law passed in 1995 designates Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and stipulates the American embassy should move to the city from Tel Aviv. The … Continue reading

Political issues still heavy at Neshoba – Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Phil Bryant, and House Speaker Philip Gunn singing from the same political hymnal on its passage. Bryant signed it into law – and shortly thereafter the state Supreme Court removed any doubt as to where the majority stood on the … Continue reading

Romanians vote on whether to oust president – Boston Globe

part of a political battle that has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling European Union member. Traian Basescu’s rivals in the government are seeking to push him out for the second time in five years. They … Continue reading

Romanians vote on whether to oust president – YAHOO!

part of a political battle that has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling European Union member. Traian Basescu’s rivals in the government are seeking to push him out for the second time in five years. They … Continue reading

Bo wife murder charge vexes skeptical Chinese – Reuters

is a simple case of all being equal before the law, but winning over the jury of public opinion is proving tough. Since China’s last big political scandal — the purge of Shanghai party chief Chen Liangyu in 2007 — … Continue reading

Political ads during Olympics? Bush waved Iraqi, Afghan flags – Los Angeles Times

Bush aides countered that the law was designed only to protect “Olympics” for the sale of goods and services and to promote athletic competition. They said political speech could not be curtailed and continued to run the ad. A similar … Continue reading

Political ads during Olympics? Bush waved Iraqi, Afghan flags – Chicago Tribune

Bush aides countered that the law was designed only to protect “Olympics” for the sale of goods and services and to promote athletic competition. They said political speech could not be curtailed and continued to run the ad. A similar … Continue reading

Chick-fil-A’s political grilling – CBS News

The controversy is becoming more political in nature as elected officials start to … businesses across the spectrum are recognizing the importance of embracing legal equality” for gays, Rafter continued. He pointed to Amazon.com founder …

Munich and the Politics of the IOC – favstocks.com

In some cases, addressing tangentially related moral and political issues could even detract from that mission. For example, I don’t want the American Association of Law Schools to take positions on gay marriage and other controversial political and …