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U.S. Senate Approves U.S.-Luxembourg Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty |
On October 21, 1998, the U.S. Senate approved the U.S.-Luxembourg mutual legal assistance in criminal matters treaty (MLAT) which paves the way for ratification of the income tax treaty between the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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12 |
1998-12-01 |
United States, Luxembourg |
Mutual Legal Assistance, Treaties, Evidence Gathering |
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Clinton Signs Law Implementing OECD Bribery of Foreign Officials Convention |
On November 10, 1998, President Clinton announced the signing of the International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act of 1998 (hereafter the Act) (S. 2375 and H.R. 4353). Clinton expressed hope... |
Bruce Zagaris |
14 |
12 |
1998-12-01 |
United States |
Corruption, Treaties |
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U.S.-Nigeria Combat Mail Fraud Schemes by Intercepting Mail |
The U.S. and Nigerian Governments have implemented a law enforcement initiative to intercept suspicious-looking mail from Nigeria to the U.S. to combat the proliferating mail fraud efforts... [more] |
Bruce Zagaris |
14 |
12 |
1998-12-01 |
United States, Nigeria |
Fraud, Law Enforcement |
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Hong Kong and European Union Agree to Customs Enforcement Cooperation |
On November 3, 1998, the Government of Hong Kong and the European Union signed a customs enforcement cooperation agreement that obligate the signatories to cooperate on customs offenses, including... |
Bruce Zagaris |
14 |
12 |
1998-12-01 |
Europe, Hong Kong |
Customs Enforcement, Export Enforcement |
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U.N. Adopts Resolution Condemning Unilateral Extraterritorial Sanctions |
On Oct 26, 1998, the United Nations General Assembly renewed its call for the immediate repeal of unilateral extraterritorial laws that impose sanctions on corporations and nationals of other States... |
Bruce Zagaris |
14 |
12 |
1998-12-01 |
World |
Customs Enforcement, Jurisdiction, United Nations, Sanctions, Export Enforcement |
