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U.S. and Canada Reach Cooperation Agreement on Drugs |
On February 2, 1988, the United States Department of Justice announced that the United States and Canada have concluded an agreement providing for the exchange of drug investigators. |
Bruce Zagaris |
4 |
2 |
1988-02-01 |
Canada |
Drug Enforcement |
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Thai Government Presses U.S. Government For Help in Return of Missing Art |
An incident which has simmered for years between Thailand and the United States Government is now becoming a cause celebre according to a recent newspaper account from which the alleged facts of this... |
Bruce Zagaris |
4 |
2 |
1988-02-01 |
Thailand |
Adjective Enforcement |
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U.S. and Spain Sign Supplemental Extradition Treaty |
On February 9, 1988, the U.S. and Spanish Government signed a supplemental extradition treaty. |
Bruce Zagaris |
4 |
2 |
1988-02-01 |
Spain |
Extradition |
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U.S. Likely to Adhere to Berne Convention |
Representative Robert W. Kastenmeier (D-Wis), Chairman of the House Copyright Subcommittee, recently led a delegation to Geneva, Switzerland to confer with representatives of the World Intellectual... |
Jay A. Rosenthal, Esq. |
4 |
2 |
1988-02-01 |
United States |
Intellectual Property |
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Justice Outlines Parole & Repatriation Procedure for Marielitos |
On February 4, 1988, Arnold I. Burns, Deputy Attorney General, United States Department of Justice, testifying before the Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
4 |
2 |
1988-02-01 |
United States |
Human Rights |
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Inter-American Institute Releases Compilation of Basic Instruments |
The Inter-American Institute of Human Rights has released a compilation of texts of basic Inter-American instruments on human rights law. |
Bruce Zagaris |
4 |
2 |
1988-02-01 |
United States |
Human Rights |
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U.S. and American Samoa Conclude Tax Implementation Agreement |
On January 14, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced that the United States and American Samoa have concluded a tax implementation agreement to exchange information and provide mutual assistance... |
Bruce Zagaris |
4 |
1 |
1988-01-01 |
Samoa |
Taxation |
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The Annotated Immigration Act of Canada 1986 by Frank N. Marrocco and Henry M. Goslett |
The Annotated Immigration Act of Canada 1986 is a useful source for professionals who work in international enforcement of immigrations sanctions and those interested in reviewing alternative... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
4 |
1 |
1988-01-01 |
Canada |
Immigration |
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OECD Convention for Mutual Assistance Opens for Signature |
On January 19-20, the OECD Committee on Fiscal affairs met. On January 25, the Convention for Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters will open for signature. Five signatures are required... |
Bruce Zagaris |
4 |
1 |
1988-01-01 |
World |
Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Book Reviews: International Business Letters |
This semi-monthly business publication emphasizes international tax matters including practicial information on international enforcement under bilateral and multilateral assistance agreements. |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
4 |
1 |
1988-01-01 |
World |
Taxation |
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South Africa Tax Sanction Opposed by State Department |
The ongoing discussions of whether and how to apply sanctions to South Africa for its policy of Apartheid have just been enriched by tax legislation recently enacted in the Omnibus Budget... |
Bruce Zagaris |
4 |
1 |
1988-01-01 |
South Africa |
Sanctions |
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U.S. Continues Sanctions against Libya |
On December 15, 1987, President Ronald Reagan signed a notice, continuing the national emergency with respect to Libya. |
Bruce Zagaris |
4 |
1 |
1988-01-01 |
Libya |
Sanctions |
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Mexico and U.S. Conclude Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement |
On December 15, Attorney General Edwin Meese III announced at the Third Coordination Meeting of Attorneys General of the Border States in Cuiudad Victoria, Mexico that on December 9, 1987, the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
4 |
1 |
1988-01-01 |
Mexico |
Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Swiss Supreme Court Defines Cooperation in Export Control Cases |
Having already determined that judicial assistance may be granted the United States in export control cases notwithstanding Swiss Ordre Public, the Swiss Supreme court recently found an opportunity... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
4 |
1 |
1988-01-01 |
Switzerland |
Export Enforcement |
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France Gives U.S. Authorities Contested Marcos' Paintings |
The French Government hs given to the United States nine of the thirty-one paintings in the possession of Adnan M. Khashoggi, the well known Saudi buisnessman. |
Bruce Zagaris |
4 |
1 |
1988-01-01 |
France |
Adjective Enforcement |
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Switzerland Refuses Membership of European Charter on Social Rights |
Switzerland will not become a member of the European Charter on Social Rights (ECSR). After a long debate and an emotional public debate, both Chambers of Parliament have refused to ratify the... |
Peter Schibli, Basel (Switzerland) |
4 |
1 |
1988-01-01 |
Switzerland |
Human Rights |
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U.S. and Canada Conclude Extradition Protocol |
On January 11, 1988, it was reported that the Canadian and United States Governments signed a protocol to the existing extradition treaty in Ottawa. |
Bruce Zagaris |
4 |
1 |
1988-01-01 |
Canada |
Extradition |
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Interior Department Promulgates Regulations Regarding The Transportation of Wild Animals |
The Interior Department's Fish and Wildlife Service (the Service) has recently promulgated rules to govern the humane and healthful transportation of wild mammals and birds to the United States. |
Daniel Cohen |
4 |
1 |
1988-01-01 |
United States |
Regulation |
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U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Developments Discusses International Protection of Refugees |
The United Nations' Executive Committee of the High Commisssioner's Programme has issued a "Note on International Protection". It summarizes the first six months of 1987. |
Bruce Zagaris |
4 |
1 |
1988-01-01 |
World |
United Nations |
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Justice Department Files Amicus Brief Urging Restraint in Application of Alien Tort Statute |
The Justice Departent recently filed an amicus brief in a case concerning alleged human rights abuses by former Philippine leader Ferdinand E. Marcos, which substantially alters the Department's... |
Jay A. Rosenthal, Esq. |
4 |
1 |
1988-01-01 |
United States |
Alien Tort Claims Act |