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Alabama Law Becomes Even More Anti-Immigrant While Doing Nothing to Create Jobs – Huffington Post

The law makes it a crime to work or be caught without legal status; makes it illegal for Alabama residents to sign a contract with unauthorized immigrants, or to knowingly rent property to them or hire them; and even requires … Continue reading

Edwards’ trial, political career finished; future of campaign law up in air – Cleveland Plain Dealer

Edwards faced six felony charges involving nearly $1 million provided by two wealthy political donors that was used to help … but that he knew he was violating federal law by accepting them. But the government was unable to produce … Continue reading

Biman Bose mocks Mamata’s plan of law against vandalism – MSN India

… had Thursday said that her government was considering bringing in a law to penalise political parties indulging in vandalism. Banerjee said she would seek advice from legal and constitutional experts and the common people before formulating the law.

Federal court rules centerpiece of gay marriage law unconstitutional – FOX News

The unanimous decision once again brings the issue of gay marriage to the fore of the nation’s political debate … from Alliance Defense Fund Legal Counsel Dale Schowengerdt.  The court didn’t rule on the law’s more politically combustible …

Bill 78 Legal Challenge Moved: Quebec’s Controversial Protest Law Lands In Court Friday – huffingtonpost.ca

MONTREAL – A legal challenge against Quebec’s controversial protest law will now be heard Friday. The case was scheduled to proceed today but a spokeswoman for one of the student federations contesting the law says logistical reasons forced the delay.

Politics, lawsuits jeopardize Corby’s clemency – Jakarta Post

“It is the House’s right to initiate the interpellation — but it certainly looks politically motivated,” Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Djoko Suyanto said. The 2009 Legislative Bodies Law says an …

Jennifer Granick to Direct New Civil Liberties Initiative at Stanford Law School Center for Internet and Society – PR Newswire

CIS strives to improve both technology and law, encouraging decision makers to design both as a means to further democratic values. Along with conducting research and policy analysis, the Center sponsors legal fellowships, organizes events to foster …

Law and Politics – YAHOO!

In her speech, which was typically brilliant and stirring, she warned of what she sees as the political threats … the past two days, my law partners and I have been talking to lawyers who are on the front lines … Continue reading

China’s political stability may depend on its ability to develop the rule of law – Economic Times

These political-legal committees have eroded decades of progress in implementing the rule of law. While my wife and I now have the opportunity to study the law and meet freely with a broad range of American officials, law professors and … Continue reading

Albany Law Firm Announces Retirement of Key Employee – YAHOO!

Edward P. Ryan Law Firm’s attorneys are confident in their record of successful cases. They demonstrate this with their policy of advancing the necessary legal costs of individuals unable to pay for representation. In these instances, they are reimbursed …