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US.-Soviet Union Reach Agreement on Chemical Arms |
On June 1, the United States and Soviet Union Governments concluded an agreement on chemical weapons that requires the destruction of the vast bulk of the United States and Soviet declared chemical-... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
6 |
1990-06-01 |
Former Soviet Union |
Weapons of Mass Destruction |
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European Committee on Crime Problems Adopts Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime |
On June 22, 1990 the European Committee on Crime Problems, Council of Europe adopted the Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of Proceeds from Crime. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
6 |
1990-06-01 |
Europe |
Money Laundering |
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Swiss Supreme Court Decides on Judicial Assistance in Insider Trading Cases |
The Swiss Supreme Court decided on April 19, 1990 that the decision of a Swiss inquiry judge to grant judicial assistance cannot be appealed after the issuance of a final order. |
Joachim Messner |
6 |
6 |
1990-06-01 |
Switzerland |
Securities Trade Enforcement |
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Andorra Banks Agree to Stem Money Laundering |
Following the lead of Swiss, Liechtenstein and other banking associations, the Association of Andorran Banks in the Pyrenean principality nestled in the mountains between Spain and France announced... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
6 |
6 |
1990-06-01 |
Spain |
Money Laundering |
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Court Grants Dismissal of Foreign Corrupt Practices Charge Against Canadian Government Official |
On June 4, 1990, Barefoot Sanders, Chief Judge United States District Court, Northern District of Texas dismissed an indictment as to Defendants Castle and Lowry, who were Canadian Government... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
6 |
1990-06-01 |
Canada |
Jurisdiction |
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Caribbean Financial Action Task Force Aruba Meeting Presages Cooperation by Caribbean Jurisdictions |
On June 8-10, 1990, a Caribbean drug money laundering conference was held in Oranjestad, Aruba. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
6 |
1990-06-01 |
Caribbean |
Banking Supervision |
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Canadian Government Refers Extradition of Ng to Supreme Court |
On June 8, 1990, the Honorable Kim Campbell, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced that the issue of Charles Ng's extradition to the United States has been referred directly... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
6 |
1990-06-01 |
Canada |
Human Rights |
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Caribbean Financial Action Task Force Aruba Meeting Presages Cooperation by Caribbean Jurisdictions |
On June 8-10, 1990, a Caribbean drug money laundering conference was held in Oranjestad, Aruba. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
6 |
1990-06-01 |
Caribbean |
Banking Supervision |
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International Enforcement Looms Over Foreigners' Election Contributions, PLI Political Law Seminar Indicates |
At a conference on June 21 and 22, 1990 in Washington on "Corporate Political Activities 1990--PAC's, Ethics and Lobbying Laws", the Practicing Law Institute drew an attendance of over 50 corporate... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
6 |
6 |
1990-06-01 |
United States |
International Cooperation |
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Mexican Government Criminalizes Money Laundering |
On December 28, 1989, the Mexican Government enacted as part of its federal tax code Article 115b, which criminalizes money laundering. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
6 |
1990-06-01 |
Mexico |
Money Laundering |
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Book Review: White Collar Crime 1990 Representing Corporations, Financial Institutions and Their Directors, Officers, and Employees |
This work has several useful articles on international criminal cooperation. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
6 |
1990-06-01 |
United States |
White Collar Crime |
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Canadian Government and CICAD Host Workshop/Seminar for High-Level Drug Officials in Americas |
During July 16-27, 1990 in Ottawa, Canada the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) and the Government of Canada, through the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), will host the Second... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
6 |
1990-06-01 |
Latin America and South America |
Drugs & Trafficking |
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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee Considers International Money Laundering Bill |
On April 27, 1990 the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on international money laundering. |
Claudia Schoppen and Joachim Messner |
6 |
5 |
1990-05-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering |
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The Swiss Working Group Recommendations on Money Laundering |
At the end of April, the Swiss Federal Council, the second parliamentary chamber, discussed means to implement the international task force recommendations on anti-money laundering. |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
6 |
5 |
1990-05-01 |
Switzerland |
Money Laundering |
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U.N. Prepares for 8th Congress on Crime Prevention and Treatment |
The Eighth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders is being held from August 27 to September 7, 1990 in Havana, Cuba. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
4 |
1990-04-01 |
World |
Adjective Enforcement |
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International Law Commission Considers International Criminal Court Resolution |
The resolution introduced last fall in the United Nations General Assembly by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to establish an international criminal court is now pending in the Fifth Committee... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
4 |
1990-04-01 |
World |
International Criminal Court |
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European Conference Urges Governments to Act on Electronic Information Criminal Acts |
A conference organised jointly by the Council of Europe and the Commission of the European Communities on electronic information services was held in Luxembourg on March 27-28 1990. |
Hans G. Nilsson |
6 |
4 |
1990-04-01 |
Europe |
Computer Crimes |
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European Human Rights Convention Stymies U.S. Request for Hand-over under the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) |
On March 29, the Netherlands Supreme Court ruled in a civil appeals case, involving U.S. Seargeant Short. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
4 |
1990-04-01 |
Europe |
European Court of Human Rights |
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Fordham International Criminal Law Center Opens |
On March 15, 1990, the first center in the nation to coordinate teaching and research in international criminal law has been established at Fordham University School of Law, John D. Feerick, dean of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
4 |
1990-04-01 |
United States |
International Criminal and Comparative Law |
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International Lobby Disclosure Rules Increase with Practice |
In a statement delivered on March 27, 1990, Senator Heinz testified in support of Senate bill S. 176 to Amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
6 |
4 |
1990-04-01 |
World |
International Law |