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Judge Must Decide if State Law Applies to Punitive Damages in BP Oil Spill
"That's a criminal act," Langan replied. "Here there is no source state. If you go that route, you will be allowing numerous penalty laws." Langan said that allowing states to seek damages under state law would be contrary to Barbier's Aug.
Updated: 09/20/2011 08:15A
Published for the first time the strategy to apply when using EU criminal law
The European Commission published a Communication in which sets out the strategy and principles it intends to apply when using EU criminal law to strengthen the enforcement of European policies and protect the interests of the citizens.
Updated: 09/20/2011 07:58A
192 charges lodged in one-man crime spree
According to a criminal complaint filed by state police Trooper Barry Bertolet, area law enforcement agencies and state police began a joint burglary investigation in late May to examine thefts within the tri-county region.
Updated: 09/20/2011 07:44A
Criminal Bed Sheets and Bible Studies
“California, the state trying to deal with a massive $26 BILLION dollar debt, is considering a law that some hospitality industry experts claim would add an estimated $15 to $30 million dollars in costs to an already hurting hotel industry.
Updated: 09/20/2011 07:35A
Law Talk: Who gets a free lawyer?
I have enjoyed reading the "Law talk" column over the past few weeks and think it's a great addition online and in print. The criminal justice system has so many interesting facets, and rarely are things understandable to the everyday person.
Updated: 09/20/2011 07:02A
Attorney-General defends covert filming law change
Greg O'Connor says, though, that the proposed legislative change is simply allowing the law to catch up to technology. He says the legislation will give juries and judges the best evidence possible to make an informed decision in criminal cases.
Updated: 09/20/2011 06:20A
NM Tech gets funding for law enforcement training
New Mexico Tech will use the funding from the US Department of Justice to continue training for tribal, state and local law enforcement personal. The focus is on reducing and preventing criminal drug activities. US Sen. Jeff Bingaman supported the
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:42A
Feds award NM Tech nearly $1 million to help train officers to tackle drug
New Mexico Tech will use the funding from the US Department of Justice to continue training for tribal, state and local law enforcement personal. The focus is on reducing and preventing criminal drug activities. US Sen. Jeff Bingaman supported the
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:04A
Shores of sophistication: de-lawyering the legal process
A recent US criminal case has dramatically rekindled debate over law-firm costs. Matt Packer digests a new international study that points the way to more flexible arrangements Are lawyers the problem? And if so, what is the solution?
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:03A
Vietnam to use lethal injections from November
The switch was included in the Law on Execution of Criminal Verdicts passed by the National Assembly last year. It was expected to be made from July 1, the effective day of the law, but the Ministry of Public Security sought a delay since facilities
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:47A
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