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Weekly case tracker—March 12 to March 16:
They were facing charges of public violence which were later changed to assault as defined in section 89 of the Criminal Law (codification and Reform) Act. Their case emanated from challenging failure by Masvingo Polytechnic College authorities to
Updated: 03/16/2012 08:46A
Editorial: City needs to hire the Willmar law firm
This is a critical position that currently handles the city's civil and criminal legal manners. The Willmar City Council is facing a decision Monday on the future of its city attorney position, with Rich Ronning retiring March 31.
Updated: 03/16/2012 08:27A
UN praises Brazil's decision to file first charges tied to crimes during
He says that "under international law there should never be an amnesty for serious international crimes." A spokesman for the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights says the decision marks the first time Brazil has prosecuted human rights violations
Updated: 03/16/2012 08:08A
Most controversial candidate in Alabama chief justice race? It may not be Roy
That distinction may belong to his Democratic opponent for chief justice, Harry Lyon, a perennial candidate from Shelby County whose background includes a criminal conviction, temporary suspensions of his law license and a 2006 suggestion that illegal
Updated: 03/16/2012 08:05A
Most controversial candidate in Alabama chief justice race? It may not be Roy
That distinction may belong to his Democratic opponent for chief justice, Harry Lyon, a perennial candidate from Shelby County whose background includes a criminal conviction, temporary suspensions of his law license and a 2006 suggestion that illegal
Updated: 03/16/2012 08:05A
One down at the ICC
The three judges were critical of Moreno-Ocampo's handling of the case, he adds. By a narrow margin, the supreme court ruled that nine veterans who survived British atomic tests in the Pacific had left it too late to sue for compensation for illness
Updated: 03/16/2012 08:01A
Brazil: Long-standing military crimes challenged by historic prosecution
During this operation the military allegedly kidnapped, assaulted and executed left-wing guerrillas – in clear violation of human rights law. This is the first criminal case brought against an army member for human rights violations committed during
Updated: 03/16/2012 07:52A
Brazil: Long-standing military crimes challenged by historic prosecution
During this operation the military allegedly kidnapped, assaulted and executed left-wing guerrillas – in clear violation of human rights law. This is the first criminal case brought against an army member for human rights violations committed during
Updated: 03/16/2012 07:52A
U.K. Compliance and Enforcement Expert Peter Burrell Joins Willkie's London Office
He was previously the head of Herbert Smith's Investigations and Corporate Crimes Practice and is distinguished for his unique expertise with respect to the new UK Bribery Act. The Act completely overhauled UK anti-corruption law and is expected to
Updated: 03/16/2012 07:37A
Congo Warlord Thomas Lubanga Conviction at ICC is Worth the Hefty Price Tag
After many years of trial, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has finally come down with a verdict against the Congolese warlord, Thomas Lubanga, who is accused of conscripting and enlisting children under the age of 15 and using them to
Updated: 03/16/2012 07:32A
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