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Amendment carves out arrangements in relation to interest rate ceilings
Group companies with a presence in Cyprus can breathe a sigh of relief in light of a new amendment to the Criminal Code on interest rate ceilings. The applicability of the interest rate ceiling introduced earlier this year (for further information
Updated: 01/13/2012 10:17A
Yes or no? Definitely not maybe
Verdict? "David Cameron has the law on his side if he wants to stage-manage a Scottish referendum on independence. The Scotland Act 1998 that established Holyrood also dictates clear limits to devolution: constitutional matters remain in Westminster,
Updated: 01/13/2012 09:06A
'Proceeds of crime' threat to UK dividends
By Huw Jones LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Investors have a fresh incentive to do proper research before buying shares -- dividends paid by British companies breaking the law may be confiscated, following a legal ruling won by the Serious Fraud Office.
Updated: 01/13/2012 09:00A
Students give winning arguments
They are taking advantage of the wonderful opportunity of working with local lawyers to experience the inside workings of the criminal justice system. Their enthusiasm and hard work is inspiring," said Madame Justice Patricia C. Hennessy.
Updated: 01/13/2012 08:55A
Applied DNA Sciences Helps Convict Major European Drug Ring
Codenamed Operation Betula, the police work culminated late last December in the sentencing of the cartel leader, where an important part of the evidence was SigNature DNA. Operation Betula (betula comes from the Latin for birch tree) began during 2009
Updated: 01/13/2012 08:41A
"Proceeds of crime" threat to dividends
By Huw Jones | LONDON (Reuters) - Investors have a fresh incentive to do proper research before buying shares -- dividends paid by companies breaking the law may be confiscated, following a legal ruling won by the Serious Fraud Office.
Updated: 01/13/2012 08:31A
PEOPLE v. DAVEY
deceive or injure another" (Penal Law § 170.25). Thus, defendant's assertion that he had a defense to the charge of criminal possession of a forged instrument appears well founded (see People v Asaro, 94 NY2d 792, 793 [1999]; People v Asai,
Updated: 01/13/2012 07:50A
Liberia: Code of Conduct - But How Effectively and For How Long?
“These things are prohibited in our books; some of them are part and parcel of the revised Criminal Code of Liberia. Despite that, many public servants violate them with impunity as their bosses, themselves no better, look on.
Updated: 01/13/2012 06:50A
Law allows 'reasonable force' defending home
A new law which will allow home owners to defend themselves in their own home comes into effect today. The Criminal Law Defence and the Dwelling Act 2011 recognises the constitutional position of a person's home and allows for a person to use
Updated: 01/13/2012 06:43A
South Brunswick BOE Passes Criminal Background Check Law
State department of education has released a list of 186 board of education members statewide who must vacate their volunteer positions after failing to comply with criminal background checks. By Patch Staff All South Brunswick School District board
Updated: 01/13/2012 06:34A
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