CIAT's Technical Assistance Activities Gain Momentum |
The Centro Interamericano de Administradores Tributarios (Inter-American Center for Tax Administrators) is gaining momentum in its work. On January 20, 1987, the Initiation Act was signed for... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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4 |
1987-04-01 |
Latin America and South America |
Tax Enforcement |
IRS Increases Compliance on International Issues |
On March 31, 1987, the Internal Revenue Service at a press conference outlining the duties of the new IRS office of the assistant commissioner (international) announced that it is increasing tax... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
4 |
1987-04-01 |
United States |
International Cooperation |
9th Circuit Deals Blow To U.S. Government on Canada Tax Treaty Summons |
In a decision of March 24, 1987, the Ninth Circuit Court of appeals in a 2 to 1 decision held that, rather than meeting the liberal standard showing only "institutional good faith", the U.S.... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
4 |
1987-04-01 |
Canada |
Treaties |
U.S.-German Tax Treaty Talks May Strengthen Mutual Assistance |
The U.S. Department of Treasury has announced that the Double Taxation Agreement between the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany will be renegotiated. Treasury also invited interested... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
3 |
4 |
1987-04-01 |
Germany |
Mutual Legal Assistance |
Canada Releases Inquiry on War Criminals |
As a result of a report by the Commission of Inquiry on War Criminals released on December 30, 1986, the Canadian Government has decided to undertake a new effort to cooperate in bringing to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
4 |
1987-04-01 |
Canada |
War Crimes |
Court of Justice Finds For E.C. and Against Hoechst AG |
As noted in the March issue of the IELR, enforcement efforts by the European Communities often are ineffective because of lacking investigative powers and manpower, but also because of actions by the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
4 |
1987-04-01 |
Europe |
Court Conviction |
Linnas Deported to the Soviet Union |
On April 20, 1987, Karl Linnas, accused Nazi war criminal, was deported to the Soviet Union when the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6 to 3 to deny his request for a delay, thereby ending his five-year... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
4 |
1987-04-01 |
Former Soviet Union |
Immigration |
Inter-American Drug Abuse Commission Holds First Session |
From April 21 to 25, 1987, the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) held its first regular session at the headquarters of the General Secretariat. The session showed that, despite... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
4 |
1987-04-01 |
Latin America and South America |
Drugs & Trafficking |
Customs Service Enforces Anti-fraud Laws and Sues for $163 Million |
U.S. Customs Commissioner William von Raab recently released data indicating that nearly 17 percent of all goods imported into the United States are improperly marked as to their country of origin. ... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
4 |
1987-04-01 |
United States |
Lawsuits |
Holocaust and Human Rights Laws |
The trials of Nazi persecutors have redefined municipal and international legal responses to atrocities committed by oppressive regimes. The Nuremberg tribunals and domestic trials in Europe, North... |
Leon Rodriguez |
3 |
4 |
1987-04-01 |
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Holocaust |
Book Review: Legal Aspects of Doing Business with Hong Kong |
Legal Aspects of Doing Business in Hong Kong provides valuable information on commercial, corporate, jurisdictional and judicial aspects of business activities in this crown colony. The book is... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
3 |
4 |
1987-04-01 |
Hong Kong |
Banking Supervision |
Treasury Issues Final Rules under Bank Secrecy Act |
The U.S. Department of Treasury has promulgated as a final rule the amendments to implementing regulations under the Bank Secrecy Act. The final rule is a remake of the proposed regulations... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
4 |
1987-04-01 |
United States |
Bank Secrecy |
New IRS Project Report on Money Seized under Money Laundering Act |
This Report revealed the initiation of a project on "property seized by the Internal Revenue Service under the Money Laundering Control Act of 1986." |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
4 |
1987-04-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering |
Effort to Decertify Three Governments Fails |
The effort in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to override the certification by the U.S. Department of State that three governments have not cooperated adequately to combat narcotics... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
4 |
1987-04-01 |
United States |
Drugs & Trafficking |
Hearing on Federal Drug Interdiction Sparks Jurisdictional Conflict |
On March 18 and 24, 1987, the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations held hearings on federal drug interdiction capabilities and coordination. The hearing sparked controversies between... |
Dana Thomas |
3 |
4 |
1987-04-01 |
United States |
Jurisdiction |