Politics Law 
Is the long arm of the law too long? – Albany Times Union (blog)
Imagine that you want to sue the government for doing something you think is wrong but that just doing so — talking to a lawyer or asking a judge whether a law is unconstitutional — could be a crime under … Continue reading
OFPP’s Gordon says goodbye to government service – Washington Technology
Dan Gordon, current administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, has accepted the position of associate dean of government procurement law studies at the George Washington University. He starts his academic careeer on Jan. 1.
Govt to bring aam aadmi law against everyday graft – Hindustan Times
Scrambling to counter the Anna Hazare wave ahead of Parliament’s winter session, the government on Wednesday said it is drafting a law that will tackle everyday corruption faced by the aam aadmi. A similar idea was rejected by the same … Continue reading
Under ‘Color of Federal Law’ – New York Times
If not, it will allow the government to contract away prisoners’ constitutional rights — and contract away its own responsibility to protect individuals imprisoned under the law. While incarcerated for 20 months in a privately run facility …
Health law ruling could be political earthquake – Politico.com
If the Supreme Court next year gets rid of the health reform law’s requirement to buy insurance, Republicans could gain momentum to get rid of the rest of the law — and President Barack Obama would suffer a huge embarrassment … Continue reading
SUPREME COURT: Ramos defends anti-animal cruelty law – Riverside Press Enterprise
The National Meat Association is challenging that law, arguing that the federal government – not states – have jurisdiction over issues relating to the slaughter of animals under the Federal Meat Inspection Act. But Ramos said that legal …
Justice Department Sues South Carolina Over State’s Strict Immigration Law – FOX News
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The federal government filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to stop implementation of South Carolina’s tough new immigration law, arguing that the legislation that requires law officers to check suspects’ immigration status is unconstitutional.
Greek government in chaos with debt deal in doubt – Yahoo Finance
“The government is not falling,” said Angelos Tolkas, a deputy government spokesman. Under a recently amended law, a referendum can be called by presidential decree on issues of grave national concern, if it is proposed by the cabinet and approved … Continue reading
Open government law twisted to permit lies – Chicago Sun-Times
When he took office, Barack Obama promised “an unprecedented level of openness in government.” As a major part of that commitment, he pledged fidelity to the Freedom of Information Act, which he called “the most prominent expression of a …
Maine law forbids asking minor for sex on the Internet, but not in person – Bangor Daily News
“This was a surprise to me as it was to her,” Hobbins said. “This is a significant loophole in the law that needs to be closed as soon as possible.” In an email to Hobbins, Troyer spelled out the incident … Continue reading
