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Legal Panel Calls on Nevadans to Speak Out on Judicial Vacancy Crisis That Has
The panel was composed of Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto, American Constitution Society board member Robert Raben, criminal defense attorney Jonathan MacArthur, and Professor Sylvia Lazos of the Boyd School of Law. In Nevada, two nominees,
Updated: 02/21/2012 04:28P

US Drops First Foreign-Bribery Case Built From Sting
He said he had earlier told prosecutors of his concerns about their “aggressive conspiracy theory” of the case. In seeking to end the case, the government said in court papers it “carefully considered” the outcomes of the first two trials of 10
Updated: 02/21/2012 04:25P

The Lens of Law Enforcement 'Why we are asking for Lawful Access'
OTTAWA – The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) is asking Canadians to consider the views of law enforcement as they debate what we refer to as ' lawful access', or Bill C-30 – “An Act to enact the Investigating and Preventing Criminal
Updated: 02/21/2012 04:07P

I Know What You Did Last Night: Employer GPS Monitoring
Many employees use devices (cell phones, smart phones, tablets and laptop computers) that incorporate GPS location monitoring. In light of US v. Jones, the question is: do employees now have additional protections from employer monitoring?
Updated: 02/21/2012 04:05P

Cardinals Responds to U.N.'s Criticism of Africa's Social Policies
Cardinal Robert Sarah, president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, responded forcefully to a speech given by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who told African nations to repeal criminal laws that place sanctions on homosexual conduct and to stop
Updated: 02/21/2012 03:55P

Justice Department retreats in foreign bribery sting case
"While we are encouraged by the growing judicial oversight of FCPA enforcement actions, we believe that clarity and guidance is still much needed under the law," said Harold Kim of the Chamber's Institute for Legal Reform. The business lobby and
Updated: 02/21/2012 03:51P

U.S. Drops First Foreign-Bribery Case Based on Undercover Sting Operation
The government said the defendants agreed to pay $3 million in kickbacks for the Gabon business. Undercover Techniques Assistant US Attorney General Lanny Breuer, who oversees the Justice Department's criminal division, has cited the Gabon case,
Updated: 02/21/2012 03:42P

Maryland Law Firm Expands to Full Service
STSW began as one of the leading firms in Maryland in criminal, white-collar criminal, catastrophic injury and family law. From those strong beginnings, STSW has expanded the firm's practice to become the full-service law firm it is today.
Updated: 02/21/2012 03:38P

Leveson Inquiry has created 'chilling atmosphere that threatens free speech in
It is undoubtedly the case that there were serious crimes which were committed, but we know those crimes were serious because they broke, if the allegations are proven, the already existing criminal law. There are laws against the interception of
Updated: 02/21/2012 03:27P

Law Enforcement Agencies Looking For Two Suspects Considered a Threat to
Since they have been featured on the Santa Cruz County Most Wanted List, officers found Gorman at the Ocean Gate Motel on February 10. However, he jumped from the second story hotel room, into traffic and escaped, said CHP.
Updated: 02/21/2012 03:26P