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European Human Rights Court Prohibits Swiss Union of Pretrial Judge and Prosecutor |
On October 23, 1990 in a human rights case involving Switzerland, the European Court of Human Rights asserted that human rights principles override national criminal law. |
Bettina Rost-Hebell |
6 |
12 |
1990-12-01 |
Europe |
Human Rights |
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Update on German Export Controls and Cooperation Developments |
Since early 1989, and before the UN imposed embargo against Iraq, Germany has reacted to serious cases of illegal exports in the areas of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons by strenghtening its... |
Clemens Kochinke and Martina Lehman |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
Germany |
Export Enforcement |
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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 |
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The New French Money Laundering Act |
The new French Money Laundering Act enacted July 12, 1990 is a deciding factor in the plan of action drawn up by the French Government in its fight against narcotics traffickers. |
Laurent Segal |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
France |
Money Laundering |
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IRS Announces Expansion of Cash Transaction Reporting Requirements |
On December 11, 1990, the Internal Revenue Service issued Announcement 90-142, clarifying that the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990, which provides that, to the extent prescribed in Treasury... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
12 |
1990-11-01 |
United States |
Transparency |
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German Measures Against Money Laundering |
In Germany, the transformation of cash into bank credits is not illegal and therefore, banks can easily be utilized to legitimate the earnings arising from narcotics transactions. |
Peter H. Dehnen |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
Germany |
Money Laundering |
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Economic Crime- Managing the Risk |
The theme for the conference was the identification of various risks to enterprises, both in the public and private sectors, and the control and containment of the damage and loss which resulted. |
Dr. Barry Rider |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
World |
Economic Crimes |
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Selected International Enforcement Provisions in the 1990 Crime Bill |
The 1990 Crime Bill contains several provisions that have an impact on international enforcement law. |
Sarah Barber and Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
United States |
Legislation |
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EC Commissioner Tells of Agreements on International Enforcement Cooperation |
On November 22, while speaking to the French Banking Association (AFB), European Community Tax Commissioner Christiane Scrivener stated that by the end of the year agreements should be completed to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
6 |
11 |
1990-11-01 |
Europe |
International Cooperation |
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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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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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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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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.-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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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 |