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Goldstein, Howe & Russell, P.C. | Argument preview: Another technical AEDPA
Milyard Giovanna Shay is an Associate Professor of Law at Western New England University School of Law. Professor Shay writes and teaches about criminal law and postconviction rights. She is the co-author with Christopher Lasch of Initiating a New
Updated: 10/27/2011 01:01A
Legal Issues of Cryptography
There is also much debate concerning the use of cryptography software over the Internet, but it is still dependent on the individual country to restrict the use of such software by its citizens. Despite the freedom of individuals in developed countries
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:42A
War crimes in Australia's too-hard basket
The International Court of Justice dealt with a comparable case in 2003, making it clear that international law did not permit a sitting senior member of government to be pursued by a foreign state, even where they had committed war crimes or crimes
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:41A
War crimes in Australia's too-hard basket?
The International Court of Justice dealt with a comparable case in 2003, making it clear that international law did not permit a sitting senior member of government to be pursued by a foreign state, even where they had committed war crimes or crimes
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:41A
Towns see crime, carousing surge during gas boom
Authorities in Pennsylvania and other states are quick to point out that the vast majority of workers streaming in are law-abiding. But they also say the drilling industry has brought with it a hard-working, hard-drinking, rough-and-tumble element that
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:26A
Gas boom brings rise in crime
Authorities in Pennsylvania and other states are quick to point out that the vast majority of workers streaming in are law-abiding. But they also say the drilling industry has brought with it a hard-working, hard-drinking, rough-and-tumble element that
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:25A
Children Are Children — Even in Jail
Unfortunately, the Legislature needlessly blurred the lines between kids and adults in the criminal-justice system by passing a law allowing kids as young as 10 years old to be housed for up to 21 days in adult jails while they wait for their hearings.
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:24A
Rivkin and Casey: Bill's Detainee Provisions Reaffirm the Law of War
For 10 years now, debate has raged about whether a criminal justice approach to al-Qaida would more effectively protect US national interests than a military one. Those who support a law enforcement model, however, have yet to articulate an answer to
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:17A
Caning: Deterrent or abuse?
The first cane is also used on illegal immigrants. In 1996, amendments to the Immigration Act made caning mandatory for illegal entry and forging of immigration documents. Six years later, Parliament made immigration violations punishable by “whipping
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:05A
Superior Law Enforcement Working to Prevent Crime
Preventing crime in Superior was on the minds of residents, city leaders and law enforcement at a community meeting Wednesday night. The Superior Police Department called Wednesday's meeting, called Working Toward Positive Change through Community
Updated: 10/26/2011 11:56P
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