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Combating Trade Secret Theft Abroad Through Legal Action At Home
Thus, businesses seeking legal redress in the United States for the theft of trade secrets abroad face an important choice: Should they try to initiate criminal proceedings under the Economic Espionage Act, or should they petition the International
Updated: 05/23/2012 05:53A
South Sudan: No one above the law
This may explain why on several occasions the President of Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has advised his countrymen with strong emphasis that no one is above the law. This is very important for people to steer clear of criminal activity
Updated: 05/23/2012 05:49A
Angola: Welcome to Hotel Talatona
The then chairman of Sonangol and current Minister of State for Economic Co-ordination, Manuel Vicente, is responsible in civil and criminal law for this illegal transfer of state assets. He incurs in crimes of embezzlement as defined by Article 313 of
Updated: 05/23/2012 05:32A
Movie theater shooter sentenced to 17 years in prison
Kusakova requested to bring Zikovs to justice according to the Criminal Law's Section 117, Part 3 - murder that endangers the lives of more than one person. As reported, Zikovs shot and killed the head of Citadele Bank's Department of Assets and
Updated: 05/23/2012 05:06A
Prison Stints for Economic Crimes to be Reduced in Belarus
Belarus has drafted a bill "On Making Addenda and Amendments to the Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure, Penal Code of Belarus, as well as the Code of Administrative Offences." According to the Investigative Committee of Belarus, the bill would change
Updated: 05/23/2012 04:45A
China local government 'chengguan' enforcers 'abusive'
The chengguan, or Urban Management Law Enforcement force, support the police in tackling low-level crime in cities. But the force's ''thuggish'' behaviour had led to public anger and undermined stability, said the report. "Chengguan forces have earned
Updated: 05/23/2012 04:41A
China local government 'chengguan' enforcers 'abusive'
The chengguan, or Urban Management Law Enforcement force, support the police in tackling low-level crime in cities. But the force's ''thuggish'' behaviour had led to public anger and undermined stability, said the report. "Chengguan forces have earned
Updated: 05/23/2012 04:41A
EDITORIAL: Reform marijuana laws on two fronts - drug courts and decriminalization
By Express-Times opinion staff View full sizeAP File PhotoUnder a New Jersey Assembly bill, possession of a half-ounce or less of marijuana would be treated like a traffic offense. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is adamant about getting low-level,
Updated: 05/23/2012 04:37A
S. Korea gets more legal jurisdiction over US troops: official
Under the revised agreement, Korean law enforcement officials can take US military personnel into custody before the suspect is charged in cases of heinous crimes such as murder or rape, said a senior official at Seoul's foreign ministry.
Updated: 05/23/2012 04:20A
New law sobers up drunk drivers in China
In 2011, drunk drivers caused 3555 traffic accidents and 1220 people were killed, representing a year-on-year drop of 18.8 percent and 37.7 percent, respectively, official statistics show, reported Xinhua. The amended law defines all drunk driving
Updated: 05/23/2012 04:00A
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