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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) |
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8 |
1987-08-01 |
Switzerland |
Banking Supervision |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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8 |
1987-08-01 |
United States |
Immigration |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Insider Trading: A New Criminal Bill in Switzerland Called "Lex Americana" |
Insider trading cases, threatening the reputation of Wall Street, have become a major subject of discussion in Swiss politics. In recent years the relationship between the United States and... |
Peter Schili |
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7 |
1987-07-01 |
Switzerland |
Trade Enforcement |
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CARICOM Summit Considers Cooperation in Police Matters |
At the Eigth Summit of the fourteen year old Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) on June 29-July 3 in St. Lucia, heads of government considered several proposals germane to international... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
7 |
1987-07-01 |
Caribbean |
Adjective Enforcement |
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U.S. and Mexico Close to Concluding MLAT |
The United States and Mexico are close to concluding a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty. Although a recent report states that the U.S. and Mexico already have concluded a MLAT, an official who has... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
7 |
1987-07-01 |
Mexico |
Mutual Legal Assistance |
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GAO Reports Shows Criminal Aliens Deported not Listed in INS Info System |
A report of the General Accounting Office, entitled "Criminal Aliens Majority Deported From the New York City Area Not Listed in INS' Information Systems" (March 1987) indicates that the names and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
7 |
1987-07-01 |
United States |
Immigration |
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Iran-France Break Diplomatic Relations Over Immunity Issues |
France and Iran have severed diplomatic relations in the wake of an escalating controversy resulting from the French Government's attempt to interrogate Wahid Gordji, an interpreter for the Iranian... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
7 |
1987-07-01 |
Iran |
Immunity |