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Uruguay's Congress upholds amnesty for dictatorship soldiers in close vote
The Chamber of Deputies is discussing a law to overturn an amnesty for human rights crimes by the military during... (Associated Press) A man, holding up a sign that reads in Spanish "Annul the amnesty right now!!," demonstrates in front of the
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:49A
Chief Judge Belvin Perry Jr.'s role in the Casey Anthony trial
The irony of his position is significant in the overall view of criminal justice in America, because African-American men highly populate US prisons and jails. Specific to the Casey Anthony case, it is rare to see White women being a part of statistics
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:48A
When forming ACOs, plan for disputes and terminations
Governing Law. If the dispute proceeds, what law governs? Location. In what jurisdiction/location will any dispute will be tried or arbitrated? Discovery. Discovery has become an increasingly expensive and time-consuming piece of the litigation process
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:48A
Lower Police to Crack Down on Unbuckled Motorists
"Using a seat belt is the simplest way for a driver and his or her passengers to protect themselves when traveling," said Gary Poedubicky, Acting Director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. "Motor vehicle occupants who buckle-up
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:48A
NBC29France's top court orders Chirac trial to resume
The Court of Cassation ruled against a last-ditch appeal by Chirac co-defendants that had led a Paris court to suspend the trial shortly after it opened in March. The court decided Friday against a defense motion that the Constitutional Council should
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:47A
Dixon pulls bill to revise Alexandria City Court boundaries
City Court district lines mirror those of the Alexandria Marshal's Office, which serves papers and collects fines for the court that handles some DWI cases, traffic tickets and claims of less than $50000. The next regular elections for city judge and
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:46A
“Rumors of Hunger Strike by American Prisoners are Serious,” Says Lawyer
Massoud Shafiee, lawyer for the American hikers imprisoned in Iran, told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that following the absence of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal at their court trial on 11 May, rumors about his clients' hunger
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:46A
Kenya: Court Overturns Gachanja's Conviction
Her seven co-accused were, however, not spared the noose as the Appellate court dismissed their appeal on grounds that the trial court had found sufficient evidence linking them to the murder of a businessman and sentenced them to hang.
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:45A
KEL partner: Attorney won't be fired
Orlando-based law firm Kaufman, Englett & Lynd PLLC's senior partner Jeffrey Kaufman told Orlando Business Journal the firm will not fire the attorney whose actions caused a federal judge to ban the law firm from practicing in bankruptcy court in
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:45A
KEL partner: Attorney won't be fired
Orlando-based law firm Kaufman, Englett & Lynd PLLC's senior partner Jeffrey Kaufman told Orlando Business Journal the firm will not fire the attorney whose actions caused a federal judge to ban the law firm from practicing in bankruptcy court in
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:45A
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