Swiss Supreme Court Rules Geneva Bank Accounts in the Irangate Affair Must Be Opened to U.S. Investigators |
The long standing tensions between Switzerland and the U.S. relating to judicial assistance seem to have come to a close. The Swiss Government has announced that starting October 1, 1987, the... |
Peter Schibli, Basel (Switzerland) |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
Switzerland |
Banking Supervision |
House of Lords Reports on the Future of the European Arrest Warrant after Brexit |
On July 27, 2017, the European Union Committee (the Committee) of the UK House of Lords published its latest report on the future of the European Arrest Warrant (EAW), titled Brexit: judicial... |
Michael Plachta |
3 |
8 |
2017-08-04 |
United Kingdom |
International Organizations, National Security, Terrorism |
F.B.I. and U.S. Customs Combine in High-Tech Export Sting Operation |
On August 9, 1987 a combined Federal Bureau of Investigation/U.S. Customs Service sting operation resulted in the arrest of four West Germans and one Austrian for alleged violations of the Arms... |
Louis E. Emery |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
United States |
Customs |
FCC Shuts Down Pirate Radio Ship in International Waters |
On July 28, 1987 U.S. Coast Guard and Federal Communications Commission officials, bearing no arrest warrant of any kind, boarded and arrested occupants of the vessel “Sarah” anchored approximately... |
Jay A. Rosenthal, Esq. |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
United States |
Piracy |
Judge Robert Bork on International Human Rights Enforcement |
As Congress prepares for the battle over the nomination of Robert Bork to the Supreme Court, various interest groups, both for and against the nomination are carefully scrutinizing Judge Bork’s... |
Jay A. Rosenthal, Esq. |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
United States |
Human Rights |
The Swiss Extradition Record in 1986 |
The Swiss Confederate Department of Justice and Police announced 1986 statistics on its international extradition activities. Switzerland granted 165 extradition requests and submitted 165... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
Switzerland |
Extradition |
Book Review: The Immigration Reform Law of 1986 by Nancy Humel Montwieler |
The landmark Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 was the result of intense and time-consuming efforts to address the need of balanced enforcement of the U.S. immigration laws. Ms. Montwieler’... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
United States |
Immigration |
UN Conference on Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking A Success |
On June 26, 1987, the International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking concluded with the approval of major measures, including forfeiture of assets and equipment of traffickers,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
World |
Drug Enforcement |
Venezuela and Barbados Agree to Combat Drug Trafficking |
Venezuela and Barbados have announced a preliminary agreement on a treaty to combat narcotics trafficking. According to media reports, the agreement will last for two years and will establish a... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
Latin America and South America |
Drug Enforcement |
Congressional Committee Urges Improved Management of Drug War |
A report issued by the Committee on Government Operations on June 25, 1987 urges improved management for the U.S. Government’s enforcement of its anti-narcotics policies. |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
U.S. Treasury Announces that Grenada Exchange Agreement in Effect |
On July 23, 1987, the Treasury Department announced the entry into force of an information exchange agreement with the Government of Grenada.
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Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
Grenada |
Tax Enforcement |
Justice Designates Springer as Counsel for International Tax Matters |
The Department of Justice announced on July 28, 1987, that James Springer, Tax Division Counsel, has been designated as senior counsel for international tax matters. Mr. Springer will continue to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
United States |
Tax Enforcement |
Amendment to Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act Introduced |
On August 5, 1987, Congressmen Sam Gibbons (D-Fla.) and J.J. Pickle (D-Texas) announced that they are introducing legislation to expand the duty-free treatment of exports from the region while... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
Caribbean |
Economic Integration |
Terr Replaces Shay as International Tax Counsel |
On August 12, 1987, the Treasury Department announced that Stephen Shay, its International Tax Counsel, plans to leave his post on August 14. |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
United States |
Tax Enforcement |
ABA Committee on International Tax Announces Agenda |
The Committee on International Taxation, Section of International Law & Practice, American Bar Association, has set forth a new agenda which will include the interface between international tax... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
United States |
Tax Enforcement |
Congressional Committee Announces Hearings on International Tax Evasion |
The Commerce, Consumer and Monetary Affairs Subcommittee, House Government Operations Committee will hold hearings on September 15 and 16. |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
United States |
Tax Crimes |
Resolution of Section of International Law on Terrorism Withdrawn |
On August 8, 1987, at the Annual Convention of the American Bar Association, a resolution by the U.S. Government at the United Nations to Combat Terrorism was withdrawn when several issues were... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
United States |
Terrorism |
Central American Peace Agreement to Establish Compliance Commission |
The Agreement, entitled “Procedure for the Establishment of a Strong and Lasting Peace in Central America,” which was signed on August 7, 1987, by the leaders of the Governments of Costa Rica, El... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
Central America |
Compliance |
INTERPOL Makes Progress on Economic Crime and Other Fronts |
Several international developments in Interpol continue to make this international organization one of the most dynamic and important forces in the international enforcement arena. These... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
World |
Economic Crimes |
IRS Announcement Authorizes Participation in Commonwealth Boycott of South Africa |
In IRS Notice 87-55, the Internal Revenue Service stated that Section 999 of the Internal Revenue Code denies certain tax benefits to taxpayers who participate in or cooperate with international... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
8 |
1987-08-01 |
South Africa |
Civil Rights |