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The International Comparative Legal Guide To: Mergers & Acquisitions 2012
By way of example, such restrictions apply to companies which are in the process of liquidation or in bankruptcy proceedings. In accordance with the Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/2006, there are investment restrictions towards certain sectors
Updated: 05/09/2012 07:25A
Partnerships with local law enforcement net criminal alien arrests
He didn't know that this traffic stop was going to help him take a dangerous criminal off the streets of southern California. When Vidrio arrived at the scene, the subject did not have any identification, and when questioned, stated that he was a
Updated: 05/09/2012 07:15A
Thai man's death stokes calls for royal insult law change
The law on the monarchy, referred to as Article 112 in Thailand's criminal code, remains a highly sensitive issue in a country where King Bhumibol Adulyadej is seen by many as semi-divine. Critics of lese-majeste say it is being used as a political
Updated: 05/09/2012 07:15A
CLC Releases Guide for Investigating Corporate Negligence in the Workplace
Bill C-45 made amendments to the Criminal Code, but since they came into effect in 2004 only two provinces have used them to lay charges. "The intentions of Parliament and the language of the amendments is clear, but the enforcement is lax and that has
Updated: 05/09/2012 07:12A
Social media and the law - How to stay out of trouble when using Twitter and
It is not just criminal cases that are being created because of social-media postings, but civil as well, such as potentially expensive libel hearings. Tony Jaffa, a partner with media law specialists Foot Anstey Solicitors, believes many people are
Updated: 05/09/2012 07:08A
Social media and the law - How to stay out of trouble when using Twitter and
It is not just criminal cases that are being created because of social-media postings, but civil as well, such as potentially expensive libel hearings. Tony Jaffa, a partner with media law specialists Foot Anstey Solicitors, believes many people are
Updated: 05/09/2012 07:08A
Good news for UK landlords - Squatting to become a criminal offence!
Squatting, currently only a civil offence, will be made a criminal offence from September this year now that new legislation that will make it a criminal offence to occupy people's homes has received Royal Assent. Government plans to criminalise
Updated: 05/09/2012 06:43A
A woman sits in front of banners of protest against Article 112 outside the
A woman sits in front of banners of protest against Article 112 outside the Criminal Court in Bangkok May 9, 2012. Protesters demanding the reform of Thailand's lese-majeste law held a religious ceremony on Wednesday beside the body of a man who died
Updated: 05/09/2012 06:40A
Pictures An activist, with a reference to Article 112 written on his face
An activist, with a reference to Article 112 written on his face, sits near the coffin of Amphon Tangnoppaku outside the Criminal Court in Bangkok May 9, 2012. Protesters demanding the reform of Thailand's lese-majeste law held a religious ceremony on
Updated: 05/09/2012 06:40A
Thai activists stand behind portraits of Amphon Tangnoppaku outside the
Thai activists stand behind portraits of Amphon Tangnoppaku outside the Criminal Court in Bangkok May 9, 2012. Amphon, who was jailed for 20 years after being found guilty of sending text messages disrespectful to Queen Sirikit, has died in jail a few
Updated: 05/09/2012 06:40A
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