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No Fault Corporate Crime
Hold individuals responsible for things we tend to think of as corporate crimes. Because he comes from a corporate law firm – Covington & Burling – where he represented primarily corporations, not individuals. And when he leaves office,
Updated: 04/03/2012 09:25A

DPP to consider criminal action against Craig Thomson
In referring the report to prosecutors, Ms O'Neill said she was not saying criminal charges were likely or not. While the DPP considers the report, Ms O'Neill will consider whether to take to the Federal Court some or all of the 181 workplace law and
Updated: 04/03/2012 09:18A

DPP to consider criminal action against Craig Thomson
In referring the report to prosecutors, Ms O'Neill said she was not saying criminal charges were likely or not. While the DPP considers the report, Ms O'Neill will consider whether to take to the Federal Court some or all of the 181 workplace law and
Updated: 04/03/2012 09:18A

Firms could be criminally liable under cyber attack laws
The Committee's proposals would make it a criminal offence to conduct cyber attacks on computer systems. Individuals would face at least two years in jail if served with the maximum penalty for the offence. A maximum penalty of at least five years in
Updated: 04/03/2012 09:07A

Possible criminal charges for Labor MP
The report of more than 1110 pages - which remains secret - identifies 105 apparent contraventions of civil law provisions, with the rest more minor breaches. But Fair Work Australia has not made any findings about criminal actions, leaving that to the
Updated: 04/03/2012 09:01A

The nerd defence: Non-prescription glasses the latest trend in criminal testimony
In the world of criminal law in the United States, it seems they've become the new 'it' accessory, donned by defendants in an effort to convince the jury of their innocence. A prime example: Five men charged with a 2010 string of murders in the
Updated: 04/03/2012 08:51A

The Law Office of Sean A. Boris Upgrades to Fission CMS
Criminal Defense Attorney, Sean A. Boris, provides comprehensive representation to people facing a wide range of criminal charges in state and municipal courts throughout Ohio including: violent crimes, juvenile delinquency, and sex crimes,
Updated: 04/03/2012 08:01A

Clegg criticises 'scaremongering' over web and email monitoring plans
He said the idea was "fraught with danger for the innocent vast majority", not least that of misidentification, which could result from genuine criminals disguising their communications as those of law-abiding citizens. However, the home secretary told
Updated: 04/03/2012 06:11A

Family law specialist sets up his own firm
Browns Advocates opened in February with a staff of three, advising on all aspects of matrimonial law, including divorce, separation, children and finances. 'I had 10 fantastic years with Ozannes and Mourant Ozannes,' he said, 'but I wanted to do
Updated: 04/03/2012 06:09A

ICE arrests more than 3 100 convicted criminal aliens and immigration
WASHINGTON — As part of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) ongoing commitment to prioritizing the removal of criminal aliens and egregious immigration law violators, the agency announced the results of a six-day national "Cross Check"
Updated: 04/03/2012 05:54A