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United Kingdom and Germany Notify Ratifications of European Extradition Convention |
The United Kingdom and Germany have now given notification of their ratification of the European Convention on Extradition and the Second Additional Protocal to the European Convention on Extradition... |
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7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Germany, United Kingdom |
Adjective Enforcement, Extradition |
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Annual Boycott Report Shows Decreased International Boycott Activity |
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued its fifth annual report on the operation and effect of the international boycott provisions. The report, entitled The Operation and Effect of the International... |
Chris Whaling |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
United States |
Human Rights, Tax Enforcement |
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U.S. Interpol Chief Reviews Interpol Developments |
On March 26, Darrell W. Mills, Chief, INTERPOL-U.S. National Central Bureau, briefed the Committee on International Criminal Law, Criminal Justice Section, American Bar Association, on developments... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
United States, World |
INTERPOL |
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Congressional Briefing on North American Free Trade Agreement Reveals Increased Border and Bilateral Enforcement of Environmental Matters |
On March 21, 1991, a Congressional briefing on the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) revealed significant new developments in the enforcement of bilateral and especially border environmental... |
Dena Strauss and Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Canada, Mexico, United States |
Border Security, Environment, Treaties |
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Three Anti-Terrorism Bills Introduced |
Three bills introduced during the last week of January, 1991 by Congressmen Guarini, Lantos, and Solomon provide a series of new mechanisms, sanctions, and procedures to combat international... |
Sarah Barber |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
United States |
Legislation, Terrorism |
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Appellate Court Upholds Yunis Conviction |
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has affirmed the convictions of Fawaz Yunis conspiracy, aircraft piracy, and hostage-taking charges resulting from the hijacking of a Jordanian... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Jordan, Lebanon, United States |
Piracy, Terrorism, Trial |
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Licenses Issued for Settlement of Kuwaiti Bank Obligations |
The Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury ("OFAC") has licensed seven blocked Kuwaiti banks to settle directly most types of obligations arising prior to the August 1,... |
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Kuwait |
Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Economic Crimes |
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House Marks Up Money Laundering Enforcement Bill |
A new money laundering bill is moving quickly through the House. On February 27, the House Banking Subcommittee on Financial Institutes marked up and approved HR 26, the Money Laundering Enforcement... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
United States |
Legislation, Money Laundering |
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New Developments: Treasury Lifts Some Sanctions Against Kuwait Mirroring Action Taken by Canada Earlier this Week; Sanctions Against Iraq Remain |
On Friday, March 8, 1991, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, announced an amendment to the final Kuwaiti Sanctions Regulations. The Amendment to the Regulations... |
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Iraq, Kuwait, United States |
Banking Supervision, Sanctions |
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British Caribbean Dependencies Strengthen Enforcement of Offshore Bank Regulations and Supervision in Wake of Scandal |
As a result of a series of frauds, bankruptcies, and sundry criminal and related enforcement difficulties, the Caribbean British dependencies have begun to strengthen the legal and infrastructure... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Caribbean, United Kingdom |
Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Money Laundering |
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U.S./U.N. Enforcement Actions to Curtail Aggression: A Review in the Context of the Iraqi War |
Since August 2, 1990, the Bush Administration has acted decisively, in consort with its allies through the U.N., to design, implement and enforce sanctions against Iraq and Kuwait. In the context of... |
Chris Whaling |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Iraq, Kuwait, United States |
Sanctions, War Crimes |
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U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Exemption of Foreign Officials from the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act |
On March 8, 1991, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an indictment against two Canadian officials who were prosecuted under the general conspirac... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Canada, United States |
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Lawsuits |
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Canada Admonishes the U.S. Over Extraterritorial Application of Cuban Trade Sanctions |
On February 19, Canadian Attorney General Kim Campbell announced in a joint statement with External Affairs Minister Joe Clark that the Canadian government will do everything possible to block... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Canada, Cuba, United States |
Extradition, Sanctions, Trade Enforcement |
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Chariot 1 Case Hailed as Major Breakthrough in Fight Against Lebanese Deviations |
The spate of recent deviations into the Lebanon has once again aroused passions amongst the maritime community. However, as CCI reports this month international co-operation and the swift response of... |
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7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Lebanon, World |
Law Enforcement, Piracy |
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Swiss Discuss Bill to Criminalize Organized Crime and Money Laundering |
On March 15, 1991 the Federal Department of Justice and Police in Born, Switzerland brought a new bill against organized crime activities and money laundering up for discussion. The twenty-six... |
Jan Daub |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
Switzerland |
Money Laundering, Organized Crime |
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U.S. 1991 International Narcotics Strategy Report is Issued |
On March 1, the U.S. Department of State issued its 1991 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report. It is packed with broad strategy trends as well as nuggets of information about countries,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking |
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Schengen Agreement Raises Concerns Among the European Parliament |
The European Parliament raised objections on February 20, 1991 to the implementation of the Schengen Convention, citing fears of a two speed Europe which might endanger the stability of the Community... |
Sarah Barber |
7 |
3 |
1991-03-01 |
European Union |
Adjective Enforcement |
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Money Laundering Seminar Tracks International Developments |
On April 18 and 19, 1991, the Law Journal seminars sponsored a seminar on "Money Laundering and Forfeiture," in New York City. The handbook, which is also entitled Money Laundering and Forfeiture,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
6 |
1991-05-01 |
United States, World |
International Cooperation, Money Laundering |
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Swiss Abolition of Formula B Accounts May Impact Ongoing Criminal Case |
As the implementation of Formula B accounts by the Swiss Government draws near, several issues concerning prosecution of existing international criminal cases and diplomacy will arise. |
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7 |
5 |
1991-05-01 |
Switzerland |
Money Laundering, Tax Enforcement, Tax Havens |
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Isle of Man Moves to Regulate Professionals in the Offshore |
In a bill now working its way through Parliament, the Financial SErvices Commission has proposed a bill to require all companies undertaking investment business in or from the Isle of Man to obtain... |
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7 |
5 |
1991-05-01 |
Isle of Man |
Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, Tax Havens |
