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Two Honored For Serving Others In Court System
Starting in 2002, he helped organize the DeKalb Drug Court program with an emphasis on breaking addiction and getting people to contribute to their community through work, treatment programs, and court appearances. Red Mass honoree Robert J. Castellani
Updated: 12/07/2011 03:03P
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LAW: CIVIL LITIGATORS PAVED PATH TO VIOXX SETTLEMENT. Mark Lanier, founder of The Lanier Law Firm, who served as lead counsel in the first courtroom trial involving Vioxx: "Merck & Co.'s agreement to pay $950 million and plead guilty to a criminal
Updated: 12/07/2011 02:40P
Grassley: Justice Dept.'s Breuer needs to go
The ranking Republican on the SenateJudiciary Committee on Wednesday called for the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer, who heads the Justice Department's Criminal Division, saying accountability in the botched Fast
Updated: 12/07/2011 02:37P
SWCC offers criminal justice program at Osceola campus
The college now has an associate of arts transfer plan for criminal justice majors. With this criminal justice degree plan in place, SWCC is offering the following new courses: introduction to criminal justice, criminal law, criminology,
Updated: 12/07/2011 02:36P
The Multilateralist: The state of international justice: an interview with
It's an engaging first-person account of some the most important recent developments in international criminal law. It's indispensable for anyone interested in the international justice movement. Below is a lightly edited compilation of our exchange:
Updated: 12/07/2011 02:25P
Senator Calls For Justice's Criminal Division Chief To Step Down
"It's past time for accountability at the senior levels of the Justice Department," Grassley said. "That accountability needs to start with the head of the criminal division, Lanny Breuer." In a 15-minute speech, Grassley set out two main reasons for
Updated: 12/07/2011 02:22P
Playing Video Games Could Be a War Crime, Red Cross Says
They found numerous violations of international humanitarian, human rights and criminal law. Examples from the report: Roasting Japanese soldiers with a flamethrower in Call of Duty: World at War violates international law against causing unnecessary
Updated: 12/07/2011 02:16P
P-Noy strikes at the Supreme Court By Perry Diaz (California)
EMBOLDENED by the people's high approval and trust ratings of him, President Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino III struck at the Supreme Court (SC) at the 1st National Criminal Justice Summit held at the Manila Hotel last December 5, 2011.
Updated: 12/07/2011 01:58P
Wisconsin Crime Alert Network Debuts
SUPERIOR, WI (KDAL) - The Wisconsin Crime Alert Network (WCAN) is being implemented by the Wisconsin Department of Justice to help local law enforcement solve and prevent crimes by partnering with local businesses and residents.
Updated: 12/07/2011 01:54P
Impaired driving penalties overruled
"We will not be using the IRP for the fail, but we will be referring to the Criminal Code process to deal with impaired drivers who blow a fail." This mandatory Criminal Code investigation means any resulting licence suspensions or vehicle impoundment
Updated: 12/07/2011 01:53P
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