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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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U.S.-Cayman MLAT Extended to the British Virgin Islands, Turks & Caicos and Anguilla and Illustrate Growing U.K. Criminal Cooperation |
On November 9, 1991, the United States exchanged notes with the United Kingdom, extending to the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with the Cayman Islands to British Virgin Islands, the Turks &... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
2 |
1991-03-01 |
Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, United States |
International Cooperation, Mutual Legal Assistance, Treaties |
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CICAD Progresses on Uniform Anti-Money Laundering Laws |
On December 15-16, 1990 the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission of the Organization of American States (OAS) held its first meeting to begin preparation of uniform legislation to combat... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
2 |
1991-03-01 |
Argentina, Mexico, United States |
International Convention, International Cooperation |
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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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U.S. Ratifies Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters |
On February 20, 1991, The U.S. Department of Treasury announced in a release that the United States ratified the Council of Europe/ Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
2 |
1991-03-01 |
OECD, United States |
International Convention, International Cooperation, Tax Enforcement, Treaties |
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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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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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ABA National Security Conference Considers Several Enforcing Rule of Law in Gulf Crisis |
On January 30-31, 1991, the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Law and National
Security hosted a conference on the "Crisis in the Gulf: Enforcing the Rule of Law." Several issues on... |
Bruce Zagaris and Caroline S. West |
7 |
2 |
1991-02-03 |
Iraq |
Conferences, Human Rights, Law of War |
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Treasury Releases Iraqi Claims Forms |
On February 11, 1991, the U.S. Treasury has issued regulations and forms to rue reports with respect
to claims incurred as a result of the Iraqi military actions. The regulations state that the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
2 |
1991-02-03 |
Iraq |
Regulation, U.S. Federal Government |
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Joint U.S.-Soviet Conference Held on International Law and the Non-Use of Force |
International law and the enforcement machinery of the U.N. Security Council have occupied center
stage during the Iraq-Kuwait crisis. It therefore was not surprising that the U.S.-Soviet... |
Bruce Zagaris |
7 |
2 |
1991-02-03 |
Iraq, Russia, United States |
International Law, Law of War, Security Council, United Nations |