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Supreme Court Rules On Product Origin
Pursuant to Section 4(49) of Law 350/2003 (as amended), 1 the use of the 'made in Italy' label on products that are not of Italian origin (termed 'false indications') or the use of corporate brands or other elements (eg, signs or images) that may lead
Updated: 02/17/2011 09:15A
Kremlin - Draft federal law toughening penalties for bribes and kickbacks
Dmitry Medvedev submitted to the State Duma draft Federal Law On Amendments to the Russian Federation Criminal Code and the Russian Federation Administrative Offences Code Aimed at Improvement of State Policy in Countering Corruption.
Updated: 02/17/2011 09:03A
As more banks say 'no,' more people turn to bankruptcy for relief
“I have not had a Chapter 7 bankruptcy not go through in 17 years,” Scannell said. “It's really about dedication to the law and staying up to date on all the latest changes and amendments to the US Bankruptcy Code.” The resounding message Scannell
Updated: 02/17/2011 07:46A
Nat Hentoff: 'Zero tolerance' criminalizing kids
Already, one result of Andrew's introduction to the criminal law system is that, having hoped to attend the US Naval Academy (his father is a former Navy Seabee and Marine officer), Andrew -- so far -- can no longer qualify as an applicant.
Updated: 02/17/2011 07:43A
Comartin's bill
New Democrat MP Joe Comartin has introduced a pri-Nvate member's bill that would amend the Criminal Code and legalize betting on a single sporting event at provincially run casinos. Comartin's initiative deserves support. The MP for Windsor-Tecumseh is
Updated: 02/17/2011 05:07A
Cabinet to discuss tax bill
on stamping out tax evasion and restructuring the tax services and two Justice Ministry bills on amending the law on the penal accountability of ministers and on combating specific forms and manifestations of racism and xenophobia via criminal law.
Updated: 02/17/2011 04:29A
Houston Criminal Law Attorney Mark A. Correro Elected The President of The
Houston Criminal Law Attorney Mark A. Correro was elected President of The Board of Director's for The Children's Center, Inc. located in Galveston, TX. The Children's Center was founded in 1878 when an Island resident, George Dealey,
Updated: 02/17/2011 03:46A
Dallas Criminal Attorney David R. Scoggins Receives Martindale-Hubbell® AV
Scoggins & Scoggins-Gmez represent clients in criminal, family law and personal injury law. Scoggins & Scoggins-Gmez provide efficient and affordable legal representation with the personal attention that big law firms are often unable to provide.
Updated: 02/17/2011 03:36A
Back to the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850: How History Repeats Itself in Arizona
The Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law and the University of Arizona program in criminal law and policy present “Back to the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850: How History Repeats Itself in Arizona,” a paper presentation and discussion with
Updated: 02/17/2011 02:14A
UN rapporteur reports freedom of expression severely curtailed under Lee
Noting that prohibitions on defamation are also stipulated in civil law, La Rue recommended that the crime of defamation be deleted from the criminal code. La Rue also made reference to a suit filed by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) claiming
Updated: 02/17/2011 12:59A