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South African Sanctions- Progress for Enforcement Mechanisms? |
The Apartheid system in South Africa has raised much controversy amongst the international community. However, through international cooperation, few legal actions have been enacted that would... |
David Simonetti and Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
South Africa |
Sanctions |
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Swiss Court Rules No Extradition in DeMiamis Case |
The First Public Law Division of the Swiss Supreme Court decided on March 12, 1986 that the Swiss Government should not request extradition in de minimis cases. |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
United States |
Extradition |
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Justice Agrees to Safeguard Attorney-Client Privilege in Investigations |
In response to requests from the American Immigration Lawyers Association to desist from violating the attorney-client privilege in its labor investigations of potential fraud, the Department of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
United States |
Law Enforcement |
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"Safe Haven" Salvadoran Bill Advances in Congress |
On July 29, 1986, the House Judiciary Committee marked-up and approved, by a 19-16 vote, H.R. 822, the bill that would provide temporary stay of detention and deportation for certain Salvadoran... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
El Salvador |
Immigration |
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Saudi Prince Settles in Falcon Smuggling Case |
On August 7, 1986, the Department of Justice announced that Assistant Attorney General Henry Habicht has concluded an investigation into another instance of illegal trafficking of North American... |
David Simonetti and Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
Saudi Arabia |
Smuggle |
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Book Reviews: Information Law: Freedom of Information, Privacy, Open Meetings, Other Access Laws by Burt A. Braverman |
This book comprehensively covers issues arising under FOIA, the Freedom of Information Act and comprehensively covers issues arising under FOIA, the Privacy Act and other laws governing access to... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
2 |
7 |
1986-07-01 |
United States |
International Criminal and Comparative Law |
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House Subcommittee Amends Money Laundering Bill |
On July 16, 1986, the Subcommittee on Crime of the House Judiciary Committee marked H.R. 5077, The Money Laundering Control Act of 1986. The Act proposes to make money laundering a new federal crime. |
David Simonetti and Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
7 |
1986-07-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering |
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Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Controls Holds Hearing |
On June 24, 1986, The Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control held its first hearing to investigate compliance with existing treaties on drug control and preparations for the new... |
David Simonetti and Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
7 |
1986-07-01 |
United States |
Drugs & Trafficking |
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OECD Fiscal Committee Draft Tax Convention Criticized |
On July 10, 1986, the OECD Fiscal Committee passed a draft multilateral convention for the Prevention of Tax Evasion which was prepared in cooperation with the Council of Europe. The draft, so far... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
2 |
7 |
1986-07-01 |
Europe |
Tax Enforcement |
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ABA Holds Conference on Law in Relationship to Terror |
On June 5, 6, and 7, the American Bar Association held a conference on "Law in Relationship to Terror". |
David Simonetti and Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
7 |
1986-07-01 |
World |
Terrorism |
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U.K. Attorney General Speaks on International Legal Cooperation |
At a luncheon held on June 30, 1986 at the International Club in Washington, D.C., Sir Michael Havers, Attorney General of Britain, argued that international legal cooperation does not have to... |
Constantine G. Papavizas |
2 |
7 |
1986-07-01 |
United Kingdom |
Adjective Enforcement |
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Senate Ratifies U.S.-U.K. Extradition Treaty |
The United States Senate ratified this month an extradition treaty between the U.S. and the U.K. that was signed on June 25, 1986 by a vote of 87 to 10. |
David Simonetti |
2 |
7 |
1986-07-01 |
United States |
Extradition |
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U.S. and Cayman Islands Conclude Mutual Assistance Treaty |
On July 13, 1986, the U.S. and Cayman Islands Governments announced the conclusion of a mutual assistance in criminal matters treaty. |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
7 |
1986-07-01 |
United States |
Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Marriage Fraud Bills Are Introduced And Progress |
On July 17, 1986, the Senate Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy held a hearing to mark up legislation introduced by Senator Simon which would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to... |
David Simonetti and Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
7 |
1986-07-01 |
United States |
Immigration |
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GAO Calls for More Cooperation in Enforcing the Bank Secrecy Act |
The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and the Committee on Governmental Affairs held a hearing on June 12, 1986 regarding the implementation of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). William Anderson,... |
David Simonetti |
2 |
6 |
1986-06-01 |
United States |
Bank Secrecy |
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Interpol Target of Terrorism |
INTERPOL again became a victim of terrorism in mid-May 1986 when a bomb damaged INTERPOL headquarters in St. Cloud near Paris. |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
6 |
1986-06-01 |
World |
INTERPOL |
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Libyan Sanctions: Congress Gets Into the Act |
The House recently passed a bill, H.R. 4847, requiring United States oil companies still operating in Libya to cease their participation in the production, marketing, or distribution activities with... |
Jay Rosenthal |
2 |
6 |
1986-06-01 |
Libya |
Sanctions |
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Amendments to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Progress |
On June 10, 1986, the United States Senate held a hearing regarding amendments S. 430 to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (hereinafter "FCPA"). S.430, the Business Accounting and Foreign... |
David Simonetti |
2 |
6 |
1986-06-01 |
United States |
Corruption |
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Enforcement Issues to Be Addressed in New Gray Market Policy |
The U.S. Customs Service is soliciting comments on policy options regarding the treatment of gray market and parallel importations. |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
2 |
6 |
1986-06-01 |
United States |
Illegal Importation |
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approves U.K. Protocol |
On June 12, 1986, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by a 15 to 2 vote approved a Protocol to the United States-United Kingdom Extradition Treaty. The hotly disputed Protocl amends and narrows... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
6 |
1986-06-01 |
United States |
Adjective Enforcement |