Politics Law 
Estate planning solutions for common law couples – the Royal Gazette
as a matter of public policy, the law seeks to uphold the sanctity of marriage and the Government is reluctant to recognise equal legal status for unmarried partners. Government may also be reluctant to change the status quo because …
Texas Voter ID Law Goes To Trial As Justice Department Challenges Measure – Huffington Post
A three-judge panel will decide whether Texas’ law passes legal muster. The trial is expected to last … “I get frustrated that everyone who does not like policy says we’ll end up in court,” he said. Only 48 percent of … Continue reading
Law of the Sea Treaty: Bad for American Energy Policy – The Heritage Foundation
Under current U.S. law and policy, all royalties and other revenue generated … Furthermore, additional analysis is needed to address the potential legal, economic, and political consequences that an adverse judgment from an UNCLOS tribunal would have …
Constantine Cannon Launches Whistleblower Insider, A Legal Blog Providing Information And Support For Whistleblowers And Their Lawyers – Costa Rica News
NEW YORK, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Constantine Cannon today announced the launch of Whistleblower Insider, a legal blog for whistleblowers and … In fact, Constantine Cannon was one of the first law firms in the country to represent whistleblowers … Continue reading
Opening arguments set stage for Voting Rights Act battle in trial over Texas’ voter ID law – Washington Post
WASHINGTON — The state of Texas and the Justice Department are beginning their arguments in a trial over Texas’ new voter ID law, setting the stage for a legal battle over the federal Voting Rights Act. Lawyers for Texas are … Continue reading
Legal report on West Bank outposts recommends authorization – Jerusalem Post
Three-person committee critiques actions of past governments for lack of commitment to rule of law, but argues Israel has legal right to build settlements … encouragement and tactic agreement of the most senior political level – government ministers …
Tow-back plan would open up a legal minefield – The Australian
The legal landscape has changed and if a tow-back policy were implemented it would face legal hurdles. First, it is doubtful whether under present Australian law such tow backs would be lawful. While the Customs and immigration acts give Australian … Continue reading
Texas to test 1965 voting rights law in court – YAHOO!
director of the Political Participation Group at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. THIS WEEK’S TRIAL In March, the Obama administration blocked a Texas law passed in 2011 requiring voters to present photo identification at the polls, saying it was unfair … Continue reading
Parking tickets in South Euclid are at center of legal and political battle: Mark Naymik – Cleveland Plain Dealer
South Euclid’s parking-ticket law is a big deal in the eyes of legal observers because it treats a parking … and without the ability to crack down on parking scofflaws. The political dynamic of the suburb only makes this more … Continue reading
Texas to test 1965 voting rights law in court – Reuters
director of the Political Participation Group at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. THIS WEEK’S TRIAL In March, the Obama administration blocked a Texas law passed in 2011 requiring voters to present photo identification at the polls, saying it was …
