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BC family laws face sweeping change
Primary goals of Bill-16, the Family Law Act: Putting welfare of children first in custody matters Address family violence with criminal law reform Clarify how property is divided when relationships cease Another reform proposed for the Family Law Act
Updated: 11/14/2011 07:34P
Teapot tape: Herald's legal advice probably on target
On the other hand, if he didn't know, then he's in the clear and the paper can publish at whim and not breach the criminal law. But might there be civil liability for doing so? There are two possibilities here: breach of confidence and invasion of
Updated: 11/14/2011 07:28P
Consumers seeking legal advice to decipher internet freedoms
Jonathan Polnay, barrister in criminal law, maintains that the government must take a clearer stand on social media and internet freedoms. "I'm not surprised the public is [calling] for more control of [social media]," Mr Polnay stated.
Updated: 11/14/2011 07:14P
Prison dispatch: Class warfare and punishment
Crime and politics go hand in hand in California. From traffic court to the 9th Circuit, and everything in between. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation oversees about 166000 prisoners and 111000 parolees.
Updated: 11/14/2011 07:14P
“Harry's Law” Getting New Timeslot, “Community” Taking a Break
Never a demographic standout in its Monday timeslot last year, “Harry's Law” has been getting swallowed against “Criminal Minds,” “Modern Family” and “The X Factor” in its current Wednesday at 9PM timeslot. Beginning this January, it will get a chance
Updated: 11/14/2011 07:13P
Woman racks up $20000 in taxpayer-funded phone bill, won't face charges
By Dan O'Donnell MILWAUKEE - A former nurse at the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility cost taxpayers nearly $20000 dollars in long distance calls, but can't be criminally prosecuted. According to a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department
Updated: 11/14/2011 07:04P
Berkeley Deputy Fired After Misconduct Charges
"Upon conclusion of the internal investigation it was determined that criminal laws had been violated and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division was requested to conduct an investigation," the release stated. Beane's employment with the Berkeley
Updated: 11/14/2011 07:02P
Expulsion of criminals: Sindh government to issue letters to all political parties
Sindh government, in compliance to the decision of Supreme Court of Pakistan, will issue letters to all political parties to expel criminal elements that may be within their party cadres or in associated bodies. Provincial Minister for Law,
Updated: 11/14/2011 06:30P
The case for flogging criminals
Peter Moskos, the author of In Defense of Flogging and Cop in the Hood, is an assistant professor of law and police science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and CUNY's doctoral program in sociology. He also teaches at Laguardia Community College
Updated: 11/14/2011 06:04P
Govt to tell political parties how to get rid of criminals
Responding to a question, the law minister said the provincial government had submitted investigation reports of all alleged criminals, including Ajmal Pahari, to the chief justice of Pakistan. According to him, the IG informed the meeting that a
Updated: 11/14/2011 06:03P
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