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FATF Plenary Addresses Issues of Foreign Terrorist Fighters and Financing and De-risking |
On October 23, 2015, the Financial Action Task Force held a plenary meeting in Korea and addressed the foreign terrorist fighters threat, a report identifying emerging terrorist financing risk, a... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
11 |
2015-11-06 |
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Adjective Assistance, Research, Teaching, Adjective Enforcement, Banking Supervision, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Conferences, Counter-terrorism, Counterfeiting, Data Sharing, Due Diligence, FATF, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Information Exchange, International Banking Supervision, International Convention, International Cooperation, Money Laundering, Regulation |
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UK House of Lords Evaluates EU Action Plan Against Migrant Smuggling |
On November 3, 2015, the UK House of Lords’ European Union Committee has published an analytical report on migrant smuggling aimed at assessing the efficacy of the European Commission’s EU Action... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
11 |
2015-11-06 |
European Union, United Kingdom |
Adjective Assistance, Research, Teaching, Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Asylum, Border Security, Comparative and International Law, Cross-Border Communication, Customs Enforcement, Deportation, Detention, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Immigration, Law Enforcement, Policy/Directives, Political Leaders, Smuggle |
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Council of Europe Experts Discuss Current Problems of International Cooperation in Criminal Matters |
On November 3 – 5, 2015, the Council of Europe (CoE) Committee of Experts on the Operation of European Conventions in the Penal Field (PC-OC) held its 69th meeting. The agenda included current... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
11 |
2015-11-06 |
Europe |
Adjective Assistance, Research, Teaching, Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Conferences, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Extradition, Information Exchange, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Courts, International Crimes, International Organizations, Law Enforcement, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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European Parliament Release Two Studies on Cybercrime and Cybersecurity |
In September 2015, the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs released a study on cybersecurity in the European Union and beyond. It was followed by... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
11 |
2015-10-30 |
European Union |
Comparative and International Law, Computer Crimes, Conferences, Confidentiality, Counter-terrorism, Cybercrime, Data Privacy, Data Sharing, European Union, Information Exchange, International Cooperation, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Internet Crime, Law Enforcement, National Security |
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UN Special Rapporteur Releases His Report on the Impact of Counter-terrorism Policy on Human Rights and Civil Society |
On October 26, 2015, the United Nations’ special rapporteur for human rights and counter-terrorism, Ben Emmerson QC, a senior British lawyer, has released his fifth annual report on the promotion and... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
11 |
2015-10-30 |
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Civil Rights Organizations, Comparative and International Law, Counter-terrorism, Human Rights, International Law, Policy/Directives, United Nations |
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ECJ Decision in Schrems and Congressional Debate Loom in the Background as 2nd Circuit Court Considers Microsoft Warrant Case |
As the Second Circuit Court of Appeals prepares to decide the merits of a warrant issued by the U.S. Department of Justice pursuant to the Stored Communications Act (18 U.S.C. § 2703), the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
11 |
2015-10-30 |
Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom |
Civil Rights, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Confidentiality, Cross-Border Communication, Data Privacy, Data Sharing, European Union, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Information Exchange, International Cooperation, Jurisdiction, Lawsuits, Legal Ethics, Mutual Legal Assistance, Political Strife, U.S. Congress |
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Portugal Detains Former U.S. Official Wanted by Italy for 2003 Abu Omar Rendition |
On October 5, 2015, pursuant to an Italian-issued European Arrest Warrant, Portuguese authorities detained Sabrina De Sousa, an outspoken ex-U.S. consular official convicted in connection with the... |
David A. Sadoff |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-23 |
Italy, Portugal, United States |
Arrest, Central Intelligence Agency, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Consular rights, Counter-terrorism, Court Conviction, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Detention, European Union, Extradition, Fugitive, International Crimes, Kidnaping, Mutual Legal Assistance, Sentencing, Terrorism |
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U.S. Unseals Criminal Charges against 4 Prominent Honduran Businessmen for Laundering Narcotics Proceeds and Designates a Bank for the First Time under the Kingpin Act |
On October 7, 2015, Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and other law enforcement officials announced the unsealing of criminal charges against four Honduran... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-23 |
Honduras, United States |
Arrest, Asset Seizure, Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Bribery, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Drugs & Trafficking, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Gang Activity, Indictment, Investigation, Money Laundering, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Organized Crime, Sanctions |
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A. U.S. Attorney General Discusses Challenges and Work on CyberCrime at OAS REMJA Meeting |
On October 15, 2015, during a meeting of the Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General for the Americas (REMJA), U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch discussed a range of international legal... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-23 |
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Adjective Assistance, Research, Teaching, Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Comparative and International Law, Counter-terrorism, Cross-Border Communication, Cybercrime, Data Privacy, Evidence Sharing, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Crimes, International Law, International Organizations, Jurisdiction, Law Enforcement, Mutual Legal Assistance, Organized Crime, Policy/Directives, Training |
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Special Jurisdiction for Peace to be Established Under the Latest Agreement Between the Columbian Government and FARC |
On September 23, 2015, in Havana, Cuba, the Columbian President Juan Manuel Santos and the current leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) – Rodrigo Londono, better known as... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-23 |
Colombia, Cuba |
Abuse of Children, Comparative and International Law, Crimes against Humanity, Cross-Border Communication, European Union, Gang Activity, Gangs, Human Trafficking, International Convention, International Cooperation, Kidnaping, Law Enforcement, Law of War, Peacekeeping, Policy/Directives, Political Leaders, Settlement, Treaties, United Nations, Victims Compensation, Violence, War Crimes |
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European Parliament’s Committee Releases Working Document on Tackling Criminal Smuggling, Trafficking and Labor Exploitation of Irregular Migrants |
At its regular meeting on October 19, 2015, the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs discussed a working document on tackling criminal smuggling, trafficking... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-23 |
European Union, Europe |
Asylum, Border Security, Comparative and International Law, Crimes against Humanity, Cross-Border Communication, European Union, Extortion, False Papers, Gang Activity, Human Trafficking, Illegal Importation, Immigration, International Cooperation, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Law Enforcement, Mutual Legal Assistance, Organized Crime, Oversight, Smuggle, Violence |
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European Court of Human Rights Seeks to Set Balance Between Counter-terrorism and Human Rights |
On October 20, 2015, the European Court of Human Rights (the Court) – Fourth Section delivered its judgment in the case of Sher and Others v. the United Kingdom.
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Michael Plachta |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-23 |
Pakistan, United Kingdom |
Arrest, Confidentiality, Conspiracy, Counter-terrorism, Detention, European Court of Human Rights, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Human Rights, Investigation, Murder, Warrants |
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Civil Lawsuits against Petrobras, Directors, and Underwriters for Losses Due to Concealment of Bribes |
On September 25, 2015, Lord Abbett Investment Trust and other plaintiffs brought a securities action against Petrobras and affiliates, its directors, and U.S. underwriters for concealment of bribes... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-16 |
Brazil, United States |
Bank Secrecy, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Conspiracy, Corruption, Disclosure, Due Diligence, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, False Papers, Financial Crimes, Financial Supervision, International Banking Supervision, International Crimes, Investigation, Lawsuits, Money Laundering, Oversight, Securities Exchange Commission, Securities Law, Securities Trade Enforcement, Transparency, Trial, Victims Compensation |
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FIFA Suspends Blatter and Other Officials |
On October 8, 2015, FIFA announced that, in accordance with its Code of Ethics, it has suspended Joseph S. Blatter from his duties as FIFA President following the decision of the Adjudicatory Chamber... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-16 |
Switzerland |
Bribery, Compliance, Confidentiality, Corruption, Enforcement of International Sports Law, Financial Crimes, Investigation, Legal Ethics, Penalties, Policy/Directives, Transparency |
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UN Security Council Authorizes Mission Against Human Traffickers off Libyan Coast |
At its 7532nd meeting on October 9, 2015, the Security Council of the United Nations adopted the British-drafted resolution with 14 votes in favor. Venezuela abstained.The resolution approved the... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-16 |
European Union, Libya, United Kingdom, Venezuela |
Border Security, Comparative and International Law, Detention, Extortion, Gangs, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Immigration, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Law, Investigation, Jurisdiction, Maritime, Policy/Directives, Security Council, Smuggle, United Nations |
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Council of the European Union: Outcome of the Meeting on Home and Justice Affairs |
At its 3415th meeting on October 8 and 9, 2015, the European Union’s Justice and Home Affairs Council discussed and adopted position on a number of criminal justice, home and law enforcement issues. |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-16 |
European Union, Europe |
Arms Trafficking, Comparative and International Law, Conferences, Council of the European Union, Counter-terrorism, Data Privacy, Data Sharing, Intelligence, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Law Enforcement, Organized Crime, Prosecution, Terrorism |
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U.S. Attorney in New York Charges Former U.N. General Assembly President and Five Others with Bribery Scheme |
On October 6, 2015, Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and other law enforcement officials, announced that former United Nations (“UN”) Ambassador for... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-16 |
Antigua & Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda, China |
Money Laundering, Tax Crimes, United Nations |
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U.S. Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer Discusses Trends Towards Convergence In International Anti-Trust Enforcement Cooperation |
On September 29, 2015, speaking at the Ninth Annual Global Antitrust Enforcement Symposium U.S. Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer discussed convergence in anti-trust enforcement cooperation since... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-09 |
United States |
Adjective Enforcement, Antitrust Cooperation, Banking Supervision, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Conferences, Cross-Border Communication, Data Sharing, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Financial Enforcement, International Convention, International Cooperation, Oversight, Regulation |
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International Criminal Court Prosecutes Malian for Destroying Cultural Property |
On September 30, 2015, after a hearing involving Ahmad Al Faqi Al Mahdi, a Malian, before Judge Cuno Tarfusser, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Chamber found that... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-09 |
Netherlands |
Art and Cultural Property, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Crimes against Humanity, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Deportation, Fair Trial, Human Rights, International Cooperation, International Crimes, International Criminal Court, Investigation, Prosecution |
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Council of Europe Adopts Resolution and Recommendation on Pretrial Detention in Europe |
At its 34th sitting held on October 1st, 2015, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted Resolution and Recommendation on practical aspects of pretrial detention in European... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-09 |
Europe |
Administration of Justice, Arrest, Charged with Crimes, Civil Rights, Comparative and International Law, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Detention, European Court of Human Rights, Fair Trial, Human Rights, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Law, Law Enforcement, Prisoner Rights, Sentencing, Trial |