Politics Law

Government overturns Lords justice reforms changes – The Independent

The Government has made a U-turn on its justice reforms … And Mr Clarke bowed to pressure from the Liberal Democrats by allowing claimants to receive legal aid in welfare cases where the law is disputed. Certain criminal negligence cases … Continue reading

CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER: Logic, not politics determines validity of ObamaCare – The Oakland Press

“I’m confident that the Supreme Court will not take what would be an unprecedented, extraordinary step of overturning a law that was passed by a strong … from custom and practice is not the legal challenge to ObamaCare but the … Continue reading

New Ga. sunshine law enacted – Legal News Line

ATLANTA (Legal Newsline … while recognizing the need for government to operate efficiently and protecting the confidentiality of sensitive information,” Olens said. “The law signed today will enable Georgians to clearly understand their rights and …

Food Law Short Course & Seminar – PRLog (free press release)

Speakers from the legal, government, food industry, and academic professions will present practical food safety and food law information and case studies. “Passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act makes it vital for firms and individuals to stay …

Schaefer proposes strengthening Sunshine Law – Columbia Daily Tribune

Such charges are wrong and should not be allowed under current law, Schaefer said. Government agencies are supposed to keep open and closed records separate, and his proposal clarifies that and prohibits passing costs of legal reviews onto those …

Political Transition Law Draws Skepticism From MP – Worldnews.com

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Appeals court blocks government rule on union posters – Deseret News

The rule requiring most private employers to display the posters was supposed to take effect on April 30, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia said that can’t happen until legal questions are resolved. The temporary … Continue reading

Ex-Libyan rebel in legal bid against UK politician – Houma Courier

Law firm Leigh Day & Co said it had … who was foreign secretary between 2001 and 2006 in the Labour government of Prime Minister Tony Blair, said it would be inappropriate for him to comment on the legal case. … Continue reading

Ex-Libyan rebel in legal bid against UK politician – WRAL

Law firm Leigh Day & Co said it had … Straw, who was foreign secretary between 2001 and 2006 in the Labour government of Prime Minister Tony Blair, said it would be inappropriate for him to comment on the legal … Continue reading

New report highlights draconian media laws – ifex.org

(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – Dakar, 18.04.2012 – ARTICLE 19 has found significant flaws in the laws regulating the media and free speech … media will only be able to play its critical role if the legal and physical security of journalists … Continue reading