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Human Rights Victims Seek Remedy At High Court
At issue in both cases is whether foreign nationals in the United States can sue corporations or other entities in US courts for alleged violations of human rights. The case that has corporate teeth chattering is a lawsuit against Royal Dutch Shell Oil
Updated: 02/28/2012 04:03A
Thai activist jailed in royal insult trial
The Criminal Court in Bangkok found Surachai Danwattananusorn guilty of insulting the monarchy during several public speeches he gave to supporters of his “Red Siam” group in 2008 and 2010. “This case is political motivated,” his lawyer Karom
Updated: 02/28/2012 03:55A
Let court decide on alpine grazing: Vic
Victoria wants the Federal Court to review last month's decision by federal Environment Minister Tony Burke who rejected a trial to allow 400 cattle to graze in the high country as a bushfire risk mitigation and fuel reduction tool.
Updated: 02/28/2012 03:50A
Boy admits smoking drugs on night of alleged dirt bike attack
A 17-year-old boy has admitted in court that he was smoking drugs on the night that he claimed he saw a policeman use a rope to pull him and his brother off a dirt bike in a southern suburb's park. Matthew Gerard Owen Pow, 44, is on trial with
Updated: 02/27/2012 11:47P
Jury selection completed for Orie corruption trial
Prosecutors and defense attorneys selected a dozen jurors and four alternates on Monday in Allegheny County Court. Judge Jeffrey Manning earlier said opening statements in the trial would not begin until Wednesday. Manning has told the jurors the trial
Updated: 02/27/2012 11:41P
Kim Dotcom bail decision reserved
Dotom appeared in the High Court at Auckland today where the Crown asked for his bail to be overturned. The 38-year-old was granted electronic bail at the North Shore District Court last Thursday under a number of conditions including that he wear an
Updated: 02/27/2012 11:30P
Witness Tells Anti-Corruption Court Minister Muhaimin Lied to Court
Witnesses giving false statements in court could face seven years in prison. Dhani has reportedly said Muhaimin asked for a 2 percent “commitment fee” from companies hoping to benefit from projects funded by his ministry. He was testifying in the trial
Updated: 02/27/2012 11:25P
Witness Tells Anti-Corruption Court Minister Muhaimin Lied to Court
Witnesses giving false statements in court could face seven years in prison. Dhani has reportedly said Muhaimin asked for a 2 percent “commitment fee” from companies hoping to benefit from projects funded by his ministry. He was testifying in the trial
Updated: 02/27/2012 11:25P
Baker Botts LLP | H&R Blocked: US Authorities Might Take More Aggressive
WASHINGTON, DC, February 27, 2012 -- In a recent Competition Law Insight article, Baker Botts LLP Partner Chuck Webb discusses how a Department of Justice win in a federal district court ruling last fall against H&R Block might affect the agency's
Updated: 02/27/2012 11:15P
Baker Botts LLP | H&R Blocked: US Authorities Might Take More Aggressive
WASHINGTON, DC, February 27, 2012 -- In a recent Competition Law Insight article, Baker Botts LLP Partner Chuck Webb discusses how a Department of Justice win in a federal district court ruling last fall against H&R Block might affect the agency's
Updated: 02/27/2012 11:15P
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