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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 |
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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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International Environmental Law Program Discusses Growing Enforcement Trends |
On Octover 9-10, the Government Institutes, Inc. sponsored the "International Environmental Laws and Regulations Conference" in Arlington, Virginia. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
10 |
1990-10-01 |
World |
Environment |
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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 |
10 |
1990-10-01 |
Mexico |
Environment |
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Council of Europe Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation Will Make Revolutionary Changes |
The Draft Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime (hereafter the Convention), which was prepared by the Select Committee of Experts on July 25, 1990, and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
10 |
1990-10-01 |
Europe |
Seizure |
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European Community Debates Money Laundering Draft Directive |
On October 8, 1990, the European Parliament, the Community Council and the European Commission held a meeting to prepare the intergovernmental conference on economic and monetary union. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
10 |
1990-10-01 |
Europe |
Money Laundering |
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ABA Holds Program on Strengthening the Rule of Law in the War Against Drugs and Narco-Terrorism |
On October 11-12, 1990, the American Bar Association Standin Committee on Law and National Security and the Center for National Security Law held a program on "Strenghtening the Rule of Law in the... |
Terry McCormick and Beverly Bertin |
6 |
10 |
1990-10-01 |
United States |
Drugs & Trafficking |
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Council of Europe/OECD Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters Close to Taking Effect |
The U.S. is close to completing the formalities of depositing its instrument of ratification. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
10 |
1990-10-01 |
Europe |
Taxation |
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Swiss-U.S. Income Tax Treaty Discussions Deferred by the U.S. Due to Swiss Position on Exchange of Information |
The U.S. Government has sent a letter to the Swiss Government, postponing the next round of negotiations, which were scheduled in the spring, due to the reluctance of the Swiss Government to agree to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
10 |
1990-10-01 |
Switzerland |
Taxation |
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Mexican Government Protests the Kidnapping by the State of Texas of Its Nationals |
During the pendency in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit of the order by a U.S. District Court of the dismissal of the celebrated kidnapping case of Dr. Alvarez Machain, the Mexican... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
10 |
1990-10-01 |
Mexico |
Kidnaping |
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The American Bar Association's Central and East European Law Initiative |
The Central and East European Law Initiative ("CEELI") has evolved as a principal project of the ABA. CEELI is in response to the idea that U.S. legal expertise and assistance would be a productive... |
Mark S. Ellis |
6 |
10 |
1990-10-01 |
United States |
International Criminal and Comparative Law |
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Technical Assistance Workshop on Revision of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic Penal Law and Criminal Justice System |
At the request of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic and in cooperation with the Procurator General of the Czech Republic, Honorable Pavel Rychetsky, the Central and East European Law... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
10 |
1990-10-01 |
Eastern Europe |
Criminal Procedure/Proceedings |
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Pirates Carry Out Sophisticated and Well Planned Vessel Attack |
There has been a marked increase in the number of piracy attacks in South East Asia this year. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
10 |
1990-10-01 |
Asia |
Piracy |
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8th UN Crime Congress Adopts Model Treaties on Extradition, Mutual Assistance, Transfer of Proceedings and Supervision, and Cultural Heritage |
On September 7, 1990, the United Nations Crime Congress adopted a series of model treaties on international criminal cooperation. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
10 |
1990-10-01 |
World |
International Organizations |
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Greek Government Announces Decision to Try Rashid on Terrorist Charges |
The Greek Government has announced to try Mr. Mohamed Rashid, a 34-year old Palestinian whose extradition had been requested by the United States on terrorism charges. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
10 |
1990-10-01 |
Greece |
Terrorism |
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Caribbean Heads of Government Issue Comminique |
On August 2, 1990, during the Eleventh Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community in Kingston, Jamaica, a communique was issued containing several items of importance... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
9 |
1990-09-01 |
Caribbean |
Adjective Enforcement |
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House Subcommittee Holds Hearings On Telemarketing Fraud And International Enforcement Efforts To Combat It |
On July 11 and July 12, 1990, the Commerce, Consumer and Monetary Affairs Subcommittee of the House Committee on Government Operations held hearings on the nature and extent of telemarketing fraud... |
Lisa L. Davis |
6 |
9 |
1990-09-01 |
World |
Fraud |
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Council of Europe's Anti-Money Laundering Convention Is Adopted by the Committee of Ministers |
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe-the 23 nation international organization with its seat in Strasbourg, France- adopted on September 10 a new international convention (the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
9 |
1990-09-01 |
Europe |
Money Laundering |
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The New Swiss Money Laundering Legislation |
A view commonly accepted in Switzerland and in other forums is that prior to the enactment of the current money-laundering Statute, the Swiss legal environment was not able to deal efficiently with... |
Paul Gully-Hart |
6 |
9 |
1990-09-01 |
Switzerland |
Money Laundering |
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U.N. Drug Convention To Go into Force |
On November 1, 1990, the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, which was concluded in December, 1988, will take effect. |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
9 |
1990-09-01 |
World |
Drugs & Trafficking |