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Castle doctrine: Lawmakers considering law on self-defense in the home
Wisconsin lawmakers are currently considering legislation that would change Wisconsin's self-defense law in the context of home intrusions. But opponents, like the State Bar of Wisconsin's Criminal Law Section, warn of unintended consequences that
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:51P
New laws could shift British squatters
They say a man's home is his castle, but that's not the case in England where squatters desperate for digs in the midst of a housing crisis can leave property owners out in the cold. In a recent high-profile London case, 14 squatters took up residence
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:50P
New law bans warrantless cell phone searches
In recent months the issue of warrantless cell phone searches has arisen in several states with varying results. Editor's note: Amy Gahran writes about mobile tech for CNN.com. She is a San Francisco Bay Area writer and
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:34P
Overview of Relevant Employment Laws and Cases of Sex Offenders at Child Care
The National Child Protection Law of 1993, for example, requires the Department of Justice to conduct a criminal-history check at the request of child -care facilities or other youth-serving organizations. But, the study found, the background check is
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:25P
New anti-bullying guidelines issued for NJ schools
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Updated: 09/20/2011 05:16P
NJ Attorney General's Office issues new anti-bullying guidelines to schools
If the outcome of the criminal case warrants it, the school may amend its original disciplinary report. "It's not anticipated that every time there's a potential crime, law enforcement is going to say, 'You can't talk to anyone involved, and you can't
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:07P
New BNA Webinar Addresses Use of Social Media in Government Investigations
Tracy Greer is an attorney in the Networks & Technology Enforcement Section of the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice. The Section has the responsibility for mergers and civil conduct antitrust matters in the areas of
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:28P
Inland Empire Law enforcement using new tools to go after graffiti perpetrators
Computer brain power is being harnessed to look for patterns in graffiti and link criminal acts in one jurisdiction with those miles away. Laws are being strengthened to prohibit minors from possessing graffiti-making items - such as aerosol paint cans
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:25P
Jolanda Jones Cleared of Criminal Charges
City Attorney David Feldman and the Office of Inspector General accused Jones of using city resources to promote her private law practice back in June. Mayor Annise Parker says the DA's decision reaffirms her original belief that criminal charges were
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:02P
LTTE Diaspora as a criminal outfit
Both of them did not possess any education, but were extremely intelligent. Prabhakaran whilst living in a dream world was initially determined to crush the so called educated, and the so-called high caste people. He, like Hitler was of humble birth.
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:47P
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