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U.N. Drug Convention Obligates Contracting Parties to Undertake Wide-Ranging International Criminal Cooperation |
As was explained in the last issue of the IELR, the signing of the U.N. drug convention opens broad new horizons in international cooperation. |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
4 |
1989-04-01 |
World |
Drugs & Trafficking |
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University of Denver College of Law Holds Conference on International Narcotics Trafficking |
On April 1,1989, the International Legal Studies Program, University of Denver College of Law, in cooperation with the Colorado Council of International Organizations and the American Society of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
4 |
1989-04-01 |
United States |
Drugs & Trafficking |
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U.S.-Australia on Spontaneous Exchange of Information on Double Taxation |
On March 24, 1989, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a working arrangement with the Australian Government for spontaneous exchange of information on double taxation cases. |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
4 |
1989-04-01 |
Australia |
Taxation |
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United States and Guam Sign Tax Implementation Agreement |
On April 3, the United States and Guam concluded a tax implementation agreement to exchange tax information and provide mutual assistance in tax matters. When it becomes effective, the agreement... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
4 |
1989-04-01 |
United States |
Tax Enforcement |
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House Holds Hearings on International Securities Enforcement Cooperation Act of 1989 |
On March 21, 1989, the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance, Committee on Energy and Commerce, held hearings on the H.R. 1396, the "International Securities Enforcement Cooperation... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
4 |
1989-04-01 |
United States |
Securities Trade Enforcement |
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UN. Drug Convention Signed |
On December 19, 1988, the United States Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances was signed. The Convention has far-reaching provisions that go way beyond the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
3 |
1989-03-01 |
World |
Drugs & Trafficking |
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Mexico and U.S. Conclude Narcotics Cooperation Agreement |
In a potentially watershed development, the Governments of Mexico and the United States have concluded an agreement to cooperate in combatting narcotics trafficking and drug dependency. The role of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
2 |
1989-03-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
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International Narcotics Control Strategy Report Has Little Controversy and Shows Significant Cooperation Trends |
On March 1, 1989, the Department of State released its International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INSCR), which it prepared pursuant to Section 481 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 as... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
2 |
1989-03-01 |
World |
Drug Enforcement |
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U.S. Supreme Court Rules Canadian Tax Treaty Allows Enforcement of IRS Summons to Implement Canadian Request |
In a unanimous decision the U.S. Supreme Court has held that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can issue a summons to obtain tax information in response to a request from Canadian authorities... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
2 |
1989-03-01 |
United States |
Taxation |
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Third Circuit Upholds Sentence Under British-US Transfer of Prisoner Treaty |
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the U.S. District Court’s order denying a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in Herrmann v. Meese. Herrmann was convicted in England of possessing... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
2 |
1989-03-01 |
United Kingdom |
Adjective Enforcement |
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Finds That Specialty Doctrine is Not Applicable in Cases of Extradition Based on Use of the Mails- U.S. v. Herbage |
On August 1, 1988, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit unanimously upheld the convictions and sentences of Alex William Herbage, a British subject extradited from England to... |
Mark Friedfeld |
5 |
2 |
1989-03-01 |
United States |
Extradition |
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Stricter Enforcement Is Price for Liberalized Trade |
On August 23, 1988, President Reagan signed the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 into law. |
Teri Simmons |
5 |
2 |
1989-03-01 |
United States |
Jurisdiction |
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Germany Enacts Enhanced Enforcement Law Against Diversions |
The German Government has been plagued by criticism for inaction in response to U.S. and German information on export control violations and an ineffective export control system. |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
5 |
2 |
1989-03-01 |
Germany |
Export Enforcement |
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Police Executive Research Forum Begins Expanded Bureau of Justice Assistance Asset Forfeiture Project |
The Police Executive Research Forum announced on January 5, 1988, that it has entered into a $1.625 million cooperative agreement with the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The Forum is a... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
3 |
1989-03-01 |
United States |
Bank Secrecy |
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Liberalizing E.C. Capital Movements At Price of Tax Avoidance |
On February 8, 1989, a formal proposal was issued for a 15% withholding tax on interest income throughout the European Community and for increased cooperation within the Community by the national tax... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
5 |
1989-02-01 |
Europe |
Tax Enforcement |
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Presidential Budget Proposals Contain Tax Enforcement Measures |
President Bush’s budget proposal of February 9, 1989, contains few ideas that may have an impact on international enforcement in the tax area. The only major item is a proposal to increase funding... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
2 |
1989-02-01 |
United States |
Tax Enforcement |
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Langer's Practical International Tax Planning Supplement Covers Enforcement Developments |
Release No. 3 to Marshall J. Langer’s Practical International Tax Planning continues to highlight developments in enforcement that impact international tax planning. For instance, it contains a new... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
5 |
1989-02-01 |
United States |
Tax Enforcement |
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IRS and State Department Implement International Tax Compliance |
The Internal Revenue Service and the Department of State have established procedures to start computer checks against State Department passport files to identify possible nonfilers. |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
5 |
1989-02-01 |
United States |
Tax Enforcement |
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Greek Government Takes Action to Improve Enforcement against International Terrorism |
On January 24, after an emergency meeting following attacks on Greek judicial officials by urban terrorist groups, the Greek Government announced new measures to battle international terrorism.
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Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
2 |
1989-02-01 |
Greece |
Counter-terrorism |
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Irish Attorney General Refuses Extradition of Alleged Terrorist to British Authorities |
The Attorney General of Ireland has recently refused the extradition of an alleged Irish terrorist to British Authorities, after deciding that he would not be able to obtain a fair trial in England... |
Bruce Zagaris and Stephen Gardner |
2 |
5 |
1989-02-01 |
Ireland |
Extradition |