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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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International Private Antitrust Law by Michael Martinek |
This academic, abstract analysis reviews international enforcement of antitrust statutes under international civil, but also public and criminal law. |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
3 |
12 |
1987-12-01 |
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Antitrust Cooperation |
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Foreign Assistance Bill Amendments Will Create New Regional Organs |
On November 19, 1987, the House approved amendments to strengthen narcotics interdiction efforts of the U.S. |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
12 |
1987-12-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
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CIAT and International Experts Participate in First Seminar for Tax Officials Crusade to Combat Tax Evasion in Mexico |
On June 3-5, 1987, members of the Inter-American Center for Tax Administration (CIAT) and other international experts participated in the first seminar for tax officials on the National Crusade to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
12 |
1987-12-01 |
Mexico |
Tax Enforcement |
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Malta Raises Human Rights Law Issues to OECD Mutual Assistance Convention |
The Government of Malta continues to lead the opposition to the consideration of the draft Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance on Tax Matters. |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
12 |
1987-12-01 |
Malta |
Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Palestine Information Office Developments |
The effort to close the offices of the Palestine Information Office is proceeding with all vigor on several levels: judicial; legislative; and international organizations. The struggle will ensue... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
12 |
1987-12-01 |
Palestine |
Counter-terrorism |
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France and Iran Agree to Release Hostages |
On Noember 29, 1987, the French and Iranian Governments announced an agreement which led to the release of Wahid Gordji, an Iranian official alleged to have participated in terrorist bombings. |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
12 |
1987-12-01 |
France |
Adjective Enforcement |
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Israel Extradites Jew to France |
On December 2, 1987, William Nakash, a Jew of Algerian ancestry, was extradited to France on murder charges, marking the first time the Jewish state has extradited a Jew to another country. |
Jay A. Rosenthal, Esq. |
3 |
12 |
1987-12-01 |
Israel |
Extradition |