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Legal services ‘Tesco law’ a step closer – Herald Scotland

THE shake-up of legal services which will allow supermarkets, banks and high street shops to offer legal services has taken a step closer. It follows the introduction to the Scottish Parliament of new regulations aimed at modernising the legal profession … Continue reading

Govt mulling private sector corruption law – Livemint.com

At present, there are no legal provisions to check graft in the private sector. According to the draft law, whoever in the course of economic, financial or commercial activity promises, offers or gives, directly or indirectly, any gratification …

Transitional law discussed in Yemen – United Press International

SANAA, Yemen, May 27 (UPI) — Yemeni Minister of Legal Affairs … Yemen to adopt such a law as it will allow the new government to listen to all grievances and compensate victims accordingly. The minister added many political parties, … Continue reading

Kansas Governor Signs Bill Effectively Banning Sharia Law – NewsMax.com

The law has been dubbed the “sharia bill” because critics say it targets the Islamic legal code. Sharia, or Islamic law, covers all aspects of Muslim life, including religious obligations and financial dealings. Opponents of state bans say they …

Sam Brownback Signs Bill Banning Islamic Law In Kansas – Huffington Post

Instead, it says courts, administrative agencies or state tribunals can’t base rulings on any foreign law or legal system that would not grant … spokesman for the American Public Policy Alliance, a Michigan group promoting model legislation …

Legal finding forces Falls Church to cancel water utility auction – Washington Post

The City of Falls Church abruptly suspended Friday’s planned auction of its water utility after the federal agency that now supplies the city with water determined that the agency could not sell water to a privately owned utility — a … Continue reading

Kansas gov. signs measure blocking Islamic law – FOX News

Instead, it says courts, administrative agencies or state tribunals can’t base rulings on any foreign law or legal system that would not grant … spokesman for the American Public Policy Alliance, a Michigan group promoting model legislation …

Law voiding verdicts to be tabled – Nation – Thailand

expression of political opinions or any related conducts. Article 4: Once this law is effective, investigation and legal action against a person as per Article 3 must be stopped. If the case is in court, then the court must dismiss … Continue reading

Companies Get Blunt Counsel on Greek Upheaval – New York Times

Mr. Clark, of White & Case, a global law firm, points to a clause in Article 65 of the treaty that says that the pledge on free movement should not prevent countries from taking measures “which are justified on grounds … Continue reading

Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd., Welcomes Attorney Wesley Duncan to Their Firm – PR.com

In an effort to continue to expand its legal services, the Law Offices of Lee A … Las Vegas, NV, May 24, 2012 –(PR.com)– Wesley Duncan, an honors graduate with a BA in Political Science from the University of California, … Continue reading