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Federal courts drder seizure of 150 web domains involved in selling counterfeits
Seizure orders have been executed against 150 domain names of commercial websites engaged in the illegal sale and distribution of counterfeit goods and copyrighted works as part of Operation In Our Sites, the Department of Justice, US Immigration and
Updated: 11/29/2011 01:05P
Web Domains Selling Counterfeit Goods Seized In Cyber Monday Crackdown
“The sale of counterfeit goods cheats consumers and robs legitimate businesses—both large and small—of the fruits of their hard-earned work,” said Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department's Criminal Division.
Updated: 11/29/2011 01:01P
The African Centre condemns the use of death penalty against Darfur rebels
Under the 1991 Sudanese Penal Code, certain hudud offenses, including armed robbery, are capital crimes. [2] In violation of the Supreme Court ruling, the retrial was held in the North Darfur Special Criminal Court, instead of the South Darfur Court.
Updated: 11/29/2011 01:01P
Capital punishment in Oregon: Kitzhaber should commute all death sentences
Arthur B. LaFrance author is former dean of Lewis & Clark Law School, has defended capital cases, taught criminal law at four law schools and is published in the field of criminal procedure. He is a visiting professor of law at the University of
Updated: 11/29/2011 12:59P
Lawyer: International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for ex-Ivory Coast
“While the Gbagbo camp fueled the violence, forces on both sides have been repeatedly implicated in grave crimes. Victims of abuse meted out by forces loyal to President Ouattara (also) deserve to see justice done,” said Elise Keppler, senior counsel
Updated: 11/29/2011 12:49P
The “Twitter Joke Trial” - The High-Profile UK Legal Case On Social Media And
In early 2012, there will be considerable press attention in the United Kingdom about the High Court appeal of the so-called “Twitter Joke Trial”, a case that goes to the heart of the relationship between social media and the criminal law relating to
Updated: 11/29/2011 12:41P
Mubarak's in-law accused in developer case to be pursued Wednesday
On Wednesday, Cairo Criminal Court will pursue the case against Six of October Development & Investment (SODIC) for alleged corruption in land acquisition. Ibrahim Suleiman, former housing minister, and Magdi Rasekh, the former chairman of SODIC and
Updated: 11/29/2011 12:34P
US Patriots v EU Liberals In The 2012 Cloud Olympics
This could be the sticking point and the EC is further revising data protection rules in the area of police and criminal justice. An individual's personal data will be protected in these areas. “Under the Lisbon Treaty, the EU now has the possibility
Updated: 11/29/2011 12:26P
Americans Face Arrest As War Criminals Under Army State Law
The United States Senate is set to vote this week on a bill that would categorize the entire USA as a “battlefield,” allowing law enforcement duties to be dished out by the American Military, who in turn could detain any US citizen as a war criminal
Updated: 11/29/2011 12:22P
'Pride And Prejudice' Meets 'Clue' At 'Pemberley'
She is a former employee of the British Civil Service, including the Police and Criminal Law Departments. In 2008, she was inducted into the International Crime Writing Hall of Fame. British author PD James has written more than 20 books.
Updated: 11/29/2011 12:22P
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