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U.S. Investigations Grow to Other Banks and No Relief for Voluntary Disclosures: Welcome to A Brave New World |
The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded its criminal investigation into foreign banks that offer international private banking services to include Credit Suisse and HSBC. The inability of either... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
United States, Brazil, Switzerland |
Bank Secrecy, Taxation, White Collar Crime |
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American Soldier Applies for Asylum in Germany |
On November 26, 2008, Andre Shepherd, an American soldier who has been hiding in Germany since he deserted from his unit a year and a half ago, filed an application to the German authorities to grant... |
Axel Knabe |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
United States, Germany, Iraq |
Administration of Justice, Extradition, Jurisdiction, Law of War, Immigration, Mutual Legal Assistance, War Crimes, International Courts, Prisoner Rights, Capital Punishment |
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European Court of Justice Rules on the Interpretation of Ne Bis In Idem Within the European Union |
On December 11, 2008, the European Court of Justice delivered an important judgment on the scope of application of the principle “ne bis in idem” in the territory of the European Union...[more] |
Michael Plachta |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
France, Germany, Italy, Algeria |
Administration of Justice, Extradition, European Union, War Crimes, International Courts |
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Mexico and Cuba Sign Agreement on Migration Enforcement and Repatriation of Illegal Aliens |
On October 21, 2008, the Mexican and Cuban governments signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that provides that Cuba will receive immigrants who migrate illegally to Mexico. The agreement also... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
Mexico, Cuba |
Administration of Justice, Customs Enforcement, Extradition, Human Rights, Treaties |
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Dikshit Pleads Guilty But PartyGaming Says Justice Department Discussions Are Close to Favorable Settlement |
On December 16, 2008, the media reported that Anurag Dikshit, co-founder and the biggest shareholder in PartyGaming, the U.K.-listed online gambling company, has agreed to plead guilty and pay U.S.... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
United States, United Kingdom, British Commonwealth |
International Gaming, Asset Forfeiture, White Collar Crime |
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U.S. Investigates Grow to Other Banks and No Relief for Voluntary Disclosures: Welcome to A Brave New World |
The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded its criminal investigation into foreign banks that offer international private banking services to include Credit Suisse and HSBC. The inability of either... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
United States, Brazil, Switzerland |
Money Laundering, Taxation, Fraud, White Collar Crime |
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U.N. Imposes Sanctions Against and Pakistan Detains Suspects Involved in Mumbai Terrorists |
In the aftermath of Mumbai terrorist attacks on November 26, 2008, the United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions against Pakistan-based Jamaat-ud-Dawa, calling it a front organization for... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
World, Pakistan, India |
Administration of Justice, Terrorism, United Nations, International Courts, Sanctions |
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G-20 Summit on Financial Markets and World Economy Sets Stage for New Regulatory Controls and Enhanced Enforcement Cooperation |
The initial meeting for the Group of Twenty in Washington, D.C. on financial markets and the world economy resulted in a declaration and broad commitments to strengthen transparency, governance,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
World, Canada, United States, Mexico, Brazil, France, Germany, United Kingdom, China, Japan, South Africa, Italy, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Indonesia, Argentina, Turkey, India |
Customs Enforcement, International Organizations, Mutual Legal Assistance, Conferences |
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Review of Interpol’s 2008 Intellectual Property Rights Program |
The G-8 concluded at its 2007 meeting that, “the fight against product piracy and counterfeiting is a crucial element of criminal law, regulatory and economic policy as well as consumer protection... |
Philip Mayer |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
World, United States, Brazil, Peru, China, Africa, Italy, Chile, Uruguay, Kenya, tanzania |
Corruption, Counterfeiting, Customs Enforcement, Intellectual Property, Intelligence, International Organizations, United Nations, Drugs & Trafficking, International Courts, Organized Crime, Forgery, Conferences |
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U.S. District Court Requires Due Process in U.S. Terrorism Designation and Blocking Case |
On November 6, 2008, a U.S. District Court in Oregon (Judge Garr M. King) held that the Office of Foreign Asset Control’s (OFAC) designation of plaintiff Al Haramain Islamic Foundation, Inc. (AHIF-... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
United States, Saudi Arabia |
Administration of Justice, Due Diligence, Terrorism |
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A Brief Review of U.S.-U.K. Extradition Under the Extradition Act 2003 From a Human Rights Perspective |
Since January 2004, any extradition request made to or by the United Kingdom must be dealt with under the Extradition Act 2003 (the “EA”). The EA brought in radical changes to U.K. extradition law... |
Catherine Heard |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
United States, United Kingdom |
Administration of Justice, Extradition, Human Rights, Transfer of Prisoners, Prisoner Rights, Capital Punishment, Treaties |
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Law and Politics in Sudan |
There are times when events in the legal and political systems entwine. This interplay of systems is very apparent right now with the situation in Darfur, particularly since mid-July, when the... |
Becky Farrar |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
World, Africa, Sudan |
Administration of Justice, Human Rights, Immunity, Jurisdiction, United Nations, War Crimes, Genocide, International Courts |
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Cleveland Museum of Art Returns Artifacts to Italy |
After long discussions, the Cleveland Museum of Art has agreed to relinquish 13 ancient artifacts and an early Renaissance cross to the Italian Culture Ministry.
Over the next three... |
Philip Mayer |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
United States, Italy |
Art and Cultural Property, Customs Enforcement, Due Diligence |
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French Capture 9 Somali Pirates and NATO and Russia Send Naval Patrols to Gulf of Aden |
On October 22, 2008, In an effort to combat and prevent international maritime piracy, the French navy have captured nine suspected Somali pirates as NATO and Russia have dispatched ships to patrol... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
World, Europe, France, Africa, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, Somalia |
Administration of Justice, Customs Enforcement, Human Rights, International Organizations, Jurisdiction, Law of War, Maritime, European Union, Kidnaping |
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British Court Criticizes US Over Failure to Disclose Exculpatory Documents to Guantánamo Detainee |
On October 22, 2008, a British appellate court criticized the U.S. government for failing to turn over intelligence documents that could help show a detainee’s confession was involuntary and resulted... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
United States, United Kingdom, Pakistan |
Administration of Justice, Terrorism, Transfer of Prisoners, Torture, International Courts, Prisoner Rights |
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European Court Annuls EU Ruling to Blacklist Iranian Group |
On October 23, 2008, the European Court of First Instance annulled the European Council’s decision to freeze the funds of the People’s Mujahedeen Organization of Iran (PMOI), which is on a EU... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
World, United States, United Kingdom, Iran |
Administration of Justice, International Organizations, Terrorism, European Union, International Courts, Asset Forfeiture |
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GAO Report Shows Plan Colombia Did Not Meet Drug Reduction Goals and Recommends U.S. Cease Military Support Operations |
At the end of October 2008, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report, showing that “Plan Colombia,” the Colombian government initiative announced in September 1999 has not... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
United States, Latin America and South America, Colombia |
Administration of Justice, National Security, Drugs & Trafficking, Mutual Legal Assistance, Organized Crime |
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ICC Confirms Stay of Proceedings and reverses Decision on Release of Congolese Rebel |
On October 21, 2008, in the case of Prosecutor v. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, the Congolese rebel, the Appeals Chamber rendered its judgments in respect of two appeals of the Prosecutor against decision... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
Africa, Congo |
Administration of Justice, Murder, War Crimes, International Courts |
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U.K. and Jamaica Sign MOU on Persons Deported to Jamaica |
On November 4 2008, the United Kingdom and Jamaica signed in Kingston, Jamaica a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), whereby the U.K. will help strengthen Jamaica’s capacity to rehabilitate and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
United States, Caribbean, Jamaica, United Kingdom |
Administration of Justice, Jurisdiction, Prisoner Rights |
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Enactment of Lacey Act Revision Tightens Enforcement of Illegal Timber Trade |
The enactment of amendments to the Lacey Act, which were included in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (also known as the Farm Bill), became effective as of May 22, 2008. They give rise... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
1 |
2009-01-01 |
World, United States |
Administration of Justice, Customs Enforcement, Due Diligence, Environment, Endangered Species |