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NYC's Fordham Law Announces 2012 Dates for Summer Programs
The tentative list of topics to be covered during the 2012 Summer Institute includes an Bankruptcy Law, Civil Litigation, Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law,
Updated: 03/02/2012 06:20A
Is province blowing a 'fail' on roadside rules?
Instead, the law treated them like most other traffic offences - speeding, say - that are dealt with by the police officer writing a ticket at the side of the road. Proponents liked the changes because they meant swift, certain punishment for impaired
Updated: 03/02/2012 06:02A
Crime bill's speedy passage criticized by Grit senators
"It is not a one-size-fits-all justice system. Criminal justice is not a vending machine, where you press a button - A1, B5 or B6 - and out pops a sentence," said Sen. James Cowan, the Liberal leader in the Senate. "Vending machines usually dispense
Updated: 03/02/2012 05:58A
Accused Chardon High School shooter TJ Lane's legal case is far from normal
Under Ohio law, his case will automatically be transferred to the adult criminal court. However, he cannot face the death penalty because of his age. Despite that, Lane's rights still need to be rigorously protected at every step and lawyers should be
Updated: 03/02/2012 05:55A
Fanning the Flames of Justice in Syria
CHICAGO – Justice will be a long time coming in Syria, but it can begin with a Security Council referral of the situation in that wounded country to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for investigation and, ultimately, prosecution.
Updated: 03/02/2012 05:52A
Budget 2012 (VII) - Reforming the Police
This amendment will also entail the redefinition of our criminal law to distinguish between federal crimes (which the federal police will have jurisdiction) and state crimes which the state police will handle. Jurisdiction over interstate crimes will
Updated: 03/02/2012 05:34A
Gabelmann says provinces must take lead role
"The critical issue here is amending the Criminal Code, and that is a federal matter in Canada so it requires a federal change of policy," he told the Courier-Islander. "But if the provincial AGs and the provincial governments aren't advocating for
Updated: 03/02/2012 05:06A
Application Deadline March 19 for Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Class # 118
The class is for those desiring a career in law enforcement. The course lasts approximately six months and the hours are 1-10 pm Monday-Friday. Visit the IPS website for more information or contact IPS' Criminal Justice Selection Center at 271-2945 or
Updated: 03/02/2012 05:06A
Operation Pull Over begins Friday
According to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, alcoholic beverages continue to be assigned as the primary factor in more than one-third of alcohol related collisions in the state of Indiana. Operation Pull Over is a statewide enforcement effort
Updated: 03/02/2012 04:35A
Gay what? It's criminal in Zambia - Shamenda
We have more important things to attend to and Government has not proposed any amendments to the laws against homosexuality,” Mr Shamenda said yesterday at a press briefing in Lusaka. The Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia under Section 155
Updated: 03/02/2012 04:10A
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