U.S.-Liechtenstein Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty Almost in Effect |
The proposed Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty (MLAT) between the United States and Liechtenstein, which was signed at Vaduz on July 8, 2002, is becoming close to taking effect. On... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
United States, Liechtenstein |
Mutual Legal Assistance |
U.S. Appellate Court Applies MLAT to Pre-Charge Investigations |
On March 31, 2003, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit held that the U.S. Government had to honor a Canadian request for assistance under the Mutual Assistance in Criminal... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
Canada, United States |
Mutual Legal Assistance |
IMF Creates New Unit for Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing |
On April 25, 2003, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that effective May 1, 2004, it established the Monetary and Financial Systems Department to indicate the reorganization of the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
World, United States |
Money Laundering, International Organizations, Terrorism |
Two Class Actions Against 34 Multinational Companies Claim Damages for Apartheid Support |
Two class action suits were brought on behalf of tens of thousands of victims of apartheid against 34 multinational companies and banks in the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
World, South Africa |
Alien Tort Claims Act |
Trial Court Dismisses and Vacates Libyan Award |
On April 2, 2003, the United States Court of Appeals reversed a default judgment in favor of a U.S. national against the Libyan Government for a torture claim and vacated and remanded as o the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
United States, |
Human Rights, Immunity |
U.S. Amicus Brief in UNOCAL Case Urges Restricting Alien Tort Claims Act |
On May 8, 2003, the United States Department of Justice filed an amicus curiae brief in the Unocal Corporation case in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, urging the appellate... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
United States, Iraq, Afghanistan, |
Human Rights, Alien Tort Claims Act |
Asian Development Bank Approves New Anti-Money Laundering Policy |
On April 1, 2003, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a policy to increase anti-money laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financial (CTF) enforcement efforts in the Asian and Pacific region... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
Asia |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, International Organizations, Terrorism |
ICJ Hold Hearings on Provisional Measure Request by Congo Against French |
On April 29, 2003, the International Court of Justice concluded two days of hearings on the request by The Republic of the Congo for the indication of a provisional measure in the case concerning... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
United States, France, Belgium, Congo |
Human Rights, International Courts |
Federal Justice Will Have Courts For Crimes of Money Laundering |
The work developed by the Mixed Commission of Fight against Crimes of Money Laundering, of the Federal Justice Council (CJF) has already begun to produce results. According to the announcement made... |
Jorge Nemr |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
Brazil |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, Taxation |
U.S. Concludes Art. 98 Agreement with Albania and Presses Macedonia |
On May 2, 2003, the U.S. Government announced the conclusion of an Article 98 agreement with Albania that exempts U.S. nationals from prosecution by the International Criminal Court. Meanwhile, the U... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
United States, Albania, Macedonia |
Immunity, Law of War, International Courts |
FATF Gatekeepers Likely to Settle on a Modified Swiss Version of the Law |
The Financial Action Task Force on Anti-Money Laundering (FATF) is continuing to prepare its revision of the Forty Recommendations. One of the areas it will address are the gatekeeper requirements... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
Switzerland |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, International Organizations |
Belgian Legislator Files War Crimes Compliant Against U.S. General for Iraq Injuries |
On May 14, 2003, the media reported that a Belgian legislator filed a lawsuit on behalf of 19 mostly Iraqi plaintiffs, charging U.S. General Tommy R. Franks, the commander of U.S. troops in Iraq,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
United States, Belgium, Iraq |
Law of War |
U.S. Ready to Try Guantanamo Detainees |
On May 2, 2003, U.S. military officials announced their readiness to try Guantanamo Bay detainees once President George Bush approves. Meanwhile, foreign governments and human rights groups have... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
World, United States, Iraq, Afghanistan |
Human Rights, Law of War, National Security |
Brazil Inquiry on Tax Corruption and Money Laundering Crimes |
According to an article published by the paper O ESTADO DE SAO PAULO on May 12, 2003, the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee (CPI) of the Tax Agents of Rio de Janeiro, conducted by the Legislative... |
Jorge Nemr |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
United States, Brazil, Switzerland |
Money Laundering, Corruption, Taxation |
International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia Progresses |
Former Bosnia Serb Commander Nikolic Pleads tp Srebrenica Crimes. On May 6, 2003, Momir Nikiolic, a former Bosnian Serb commander, agreed to plead g to crimes against humanity in the massacre of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
United States, Balkans |
Law of War |
IRS Claims Success for Offshore Voluntary Compliance Initiative |
Within days after the April 15, 2003 deadline for taxpayers to apply for relief under the Offshore Voluntary Compliance Initiative (OVCI), the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) announced that more than... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
United States |
Taxation, Fraud |
European Justice and Home Affairs Meet and Act |
On April 25-26, 2002, the European Union’s Justice, Home Affairs and Civil Protection ministers held their 2423rd Council meeting under the Spanish presidency. The Council adopted conclusions with... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
Canada, United States, Europe |
Human Trafficking, International Organizations, Immigration |
OECD Removes Vanuatu From Blacklist |
On May 20, 2003, the OECD announced that Vanuatu had made a commitment to improve the transparency of its tax and regulatory systems and establish effective exchange tax information with OECD’s list... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
World |
International Organizations, Taxation, European Union |
UN Security Council Adopts Resolution on Small Arms, Light Weapons & Mercenary Activities in West Africa |
On March 18, 2003, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1467 with recommendations to stop the escalating conflict in West Africa due the illicit trafficking in small arms and light... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
World, United States, Africa |
Transfer of Prisoners, United Nations, Arms Trafficking |
Tobacco Smuggling Lawsuits Continue as WHO Convention is Approved |
Governments around the responded to rising concerns regarding smoking and health by increasing cigarette tax rates. Cigarettes are one of the most heavily taxed goods and as a result cigarettes are... |
Michelle Grant |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
World |
Customs Enforcement |