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Yolo County judicial candidates find much to agree on during debate
He believes that Yolo County needs more judges with a strong criminal law background on the bench. "For years I have been an advocate for my client," said Parish. "And my client is the state of California." Maguire then let the audience know he'd been
Updated: 04/26/2012 12:20P
Yolo County judicial candidates find much to agree on during debate
He believes that Yolo County needs more judges with a strong criminal law background on the bench. "For years I have been an advocate for my client," said Parish. "And my client is the state of California." Maguire then let the audience know he'd been
Updated: 04/26/2012 12:20P
Federal government to appeal Ontario sex work ruling
“It is our position that the Criminal Code provisions are constitutionally sound,” the statement read. “It is important to clarify the constitutionality of the law and remove the uncertainty this decision has created.” While sex work has been legal in
Updated: 04/26/2012 12:17P
War Crimes: Taylor's conviction is a warning to others- US
By Agency Reporter 1 hour ago Although the Special United Nations court said it heard no evidence of his direct command responsibility for war crimes, former Liberian President Charles Taylor is guilty of 11 counts of planning, aiding and abetting the
Updated: 04/26/2012 12:16P
Is Walmart Too Big, Powerful, Influential to Obey the Law?
Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, it is a crime for a US company to bribe an official of a foreign government -- just as it is a crime to bribe an official of the United States government. It is also a crime in Mexico to bribe an official of the
Updated: 04/26/2012 12:15P
Is Walmart Too Big, Powerful, Influential to Obey the Law?
Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, it is a crime for a US company to bribe an official of a foreign government -- just as it is a crime to bribe an official of the United States government. It is also a crime in Mexico to bribe an official of the
Updated: 04/26/2012 12:15P
EEOC votes to revise rule on job seekers with criminal backgrounds
That law bars employers from using job-screening standards that have a disparate racial influence. Denying jobs solely on the basis of criminal convictions is illegal, because it would disproportionately affect blacks and Latinos, who have higher rates
Updated: 04/26/2012 12:04P
UN officials welcome court's guilty verdict in Charles Taylor trial
The Secretary-General's thoughts today are with the victims of the crimes for which Charles Taylor has been found guilty,” said a spokesperson for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. “The judgment is a significant milestone for international criminal
Updated: 04/26/2012 12:02P
Remember that Guilty Plea in College?
by Warner Norcross & Judd - Michigan Employment Law on 4/26/2012 The EEOC Issues Guidance on Using Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions under Title VII. The EEOC issued it newest guidance on Consideration of Arrest and Conviction
Updated: 04/26/2012 12:01P
Former Liberian president convicted in war crimes court
There is no death penalty in international criminal law and any jail term would be served in a British prison. The conflict in Sierra Leone became notorious because of its gruesome tactics, including the calculated mutilation of thousands of civilians,
Updated: 04/26/2012 11:51A
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