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International Enforcement Developments in U.S. Commodities Trading |
Two significant developments have occurred in the international enforcement of commodities trading in the US. |
Lisa L. Davis |
6 |
12 |
1990-12-01 |
United States |
Trade Enforcement |
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EC Finance Ministers Reach Agreement on a Money Laundering Directive |
On December 17, the European Community Finance Ministers agreed on a "common position" on a framework directive on money laundering. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
12 |
1990-12-01 |
Europe |
Money Laundering |
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International Enforcement Developments in U.S. Commodities Trading |
Two significant developments have occurred in the international enforcement of commodities trading in the US. |
Lisa L. Davis |
6 |
12 |
1990-12-01 |
United States |
Trade Enforcement |
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6th Circuit Precludes Relief by Private Parties under Foreign Corrupt Practices Act |
On September 28, 1990, in Lamb v. Phillip Morris Inc., a case of first impression at the federal appellate level, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled that businesses... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
12 |
1990-12-01 |
United States |
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act |
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PLI Computer Law Seminar Addresses International Computer Crime |
On October 25 through 27, 1990, the non-profit legal educational and publishing organization, Practicing Law Institute of New York City, held its 12th Annual Computer Law Institute. |
Clemens Kochinke |
6 |
12 |
1990-12-01 |
World |
Computer Crimes |
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IRS International Examiners' Latest Training Materials |
The latest training materials for IRS International Examiners have become avaliable through ISI Publishers. ISI obtained these materials through a Freedom of Information Act request. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
United States |
Taxation |
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CICAD 8th Regular Session Makes Progress on Legal Program |
During October 23-26, 1990, the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission or the Organization of American States had its eighth regular session. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
Latin America and South America |
Drug Enforcement |
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Purged German Conviction Still Counts in the U.S.-An Update |
In the September issue, we reported a case which involved the application of German non-disclosure laws to a pilot applying for a U.S. airman medical certificate. |
Raymond C. Speciale |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
Germany |
Court Conviction |
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Cayman-U.S. Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty Is Extended to Three Caribbean Jurisdictions |
On November 9, 1990, the Treaty between the United States and the United Kingdom concerning the Cayman Islands Relatin to Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters was extended to the British... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
Caribbean |
Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Kidnapping of Mexican Citizens |
The media has recently reported that, due to its concern over the increasing number of kidnappings by first the United States Government in the Camarena investigation and more recently by the Texas... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
Mexico |
Kidnaping |
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59th General Assembly Meeting of INTERPOL Member Countries |
The following is a compilation of events which took place at the 59th annual General Assembly Meeting of INTERPOL Member Countries, held in Ottawa, Canada, from September 27th to October 3rd, 1990. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
World |
INTERPOL |
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Twelve Countries Sign European Laundering Convention |
On November 8, 1990, twelve governments signed the Council of Europe Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation on the first day that it became open for signature. |
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6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
Europe |
Money Laundering |
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Policing Without Frontiers: Coping With Terrorism, Drugs and Crime In the EC's Single Market and Beyond |
The "1992 Process" will result in the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital throughout the member states of the European Communities. |
Yanah Alexander |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
Europe |
Terrorism |
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U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement Promotes Money Laundering |
A report issued in the last week of October 1990 by the department of Canada's Solicitor General indicates that the Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Canada has proven helpful for... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
Canada |
Money Laundering |
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New Developments: U.N. Asks For Claims Information; Kuwait Authorized to Sue; U.S. Sanctions Legislation and Regulations |
This is the third in our series of periodic reports on developments in the Iraq/Kuwait crisis that may affect businesses, individuals and financial institutions with interests in the region. |
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
United States |
Sanctions |
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U.S.-Venezuela Sign First Bilateral Agreement on Anti-Money Laundering |
On November 5, 1990, the Governments of the United States and the Republic of Venezuela signed the first bilateral agreement to combat money laundering and exchange currency transaction information... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering |
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Swiss Supreme Court: Applies for Human Rights Convention |
The Swiss Supreme Court vacated a judgment of the Appeals Court in Basle. A foreigner was sentenced to two and a half years of prison because of drug trafficking. |
Bettina Rost-Hebell |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
Switzerland |
Human Rights |
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Controversy over Lawyers Fees Again Threatens to Tarnish the Noriega Case |
The issue of whether defense counsel for Noriega will be able to receive their fees has aain become controversial and has threatened to tarnish the prospects of Mr. Noriega to receive a fair trial. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
United States |
Human Rights |
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Environmental Group Wins Decision Enjoining Imports of Tuna by Mexico and Other Countries, Touching Off Dispute with Mexico |
A victory by the Earth Island Institute based on the Marine Mammal Protection Act has resulted in threats of a trade war with Mexico. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
Mexico |
Environment |
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House Committee Hears Recommendations for Improved International Cooperation among Banking Regulators and Stricter Regulation of U.S. Branches of Foreign Banks in Wake of Banca del Lavoro Debacle |
On October 16, 1990, the House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs held a hearing on the problems of regulating United States branches of foreign banks in the context of the bankruptcy... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
United States |
International Cooperation |