Trade Law 
Illinois Shark Fin Ban: First Inland State Adopts Policy Against Fin Sale, Trade – Huffington Post
Illinois became the first inland state, fifth in the U.S., to pass a comprehensive ban against the trade, sale or distribution of shark fins on Sunday. Gov. Pat Quinn signed the law at the Shedd Aquarium’s Wild Reef, which is … Continue reading
The AM Roundup: Roberts’s Change of Heart, Sandusky Fallout, More – Wall Street Journal
CNN, WSJ Health law: A Gallup poll shows that Americans are evenly … their insurers to settle a long-running lawsuit over the 9/11 attacks with World Trade Center developer Larry Silverstein, in a bid to help Ground Zero construction.
Illinois bans shark fin sales to aid global effort – AP – msnbc.com
With the Shedd Aquarium’s Wild Reef as a backdrop, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a law banning the sale, trade or distribution of shark fins. Illinois becomes the first inland state to adopt such a ban. Lawmakers who pushed for … Continue reading
Austrian Regulator Probes Slim Buying Telekom Austria Stake – Bloomberg
In November, Austria amended a law to limit ownership of infrastructure companies by non-Europeans. A new clause in the country’s Foreign Trade Act states that stakes of 25 percent or more require approval by the Ministry of Economics unless …
Many EU utilities ignorant of new trade rules, study finds – Reuters
FRANKFURT, July 2 (Reuters) – Many European utilities are ignoring EU rules to toughen laws against market abuses, but do so at their peril, energy and financial consultancy Baringa said on Monday. “Utility firms will have to hold available more … Continue reading
That wacky Pennsylvania fireworks law – msnbc.com
Meanwhile, the American Pyrotechnic Association, the trade group that represents licensed fireworks dealers, reports that since 2000, fireworks laws have been amended or relaxed in 10 states. Since 1980, fireworks sales have risen dramatically from about …
UK presses US on human rights clause in arms trade treaty – The Guardian
British and European foreign ministers are preparing to defy Washington at talks over an arms trade treaty, amid fears the US will use its diplomatic clout to water down proposals for the first comprehensive laws governing weapons sales. More than … Continue reading
Why this arms trade treaty is essential – The Guardian
Today the international community is gathering at the United Nations in New York to negotiate the first truly comprehensive treaty governing the trade of conventional arms throughout the world. There is a clear case for governments to act now.
Free Markets, Libertarians, Trade Deficits, Economic Decline: Joseph Cotto Interviews Ian Fletcher – Huffington Post
Trade deficits are important because there is no free lunch … Why should we sign away our right to make our own laws, on everything from labor standards to environmental protection to financial regulations? Why should we sign treaties where … Continue reading
New York Construction Accident Lawyer Lawrence Saftler Comments Regarding a Construction Worker Being Impaled by a Steel Rod a 4 World Trade – YAHOO!
The Saftler Law Firm, established over 30 years ago … wo.php http://www.amny.com/urbanite-1.812039/construction-worker-impaled-by-steel-rod-at-4-world-trade-center-1.3806846 http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20120626/financial-district/construction …
