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Panama and U.S. Dispute over Cooperation |
In the wake of the collapse of discussions between the U.S. and Panamanian Governments over mutual assistance in criminal matters, the Drug Enforcement Agency has accused Panama of refusing to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
Panama |
Bank Secrecy |
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Money Laundering Bill Moves Forward |
On July 29, 1986, the House Judiciary Committee approved H.R. 5217, which will penalize persons who disguise the origin of money obtained illegally from such activities as drug dealing, prostitution... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering |
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ABA Holds Program on Money Laundering |
On August 11, 1986, the Criminal Justice Section (CJS) of the American Bar Association co-sponsored with the Banking and Business Law Section a program entitled "Money Laundering Crimes: New... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering |
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German Money Laundering Brings Swiss Account Disclosure |
In August, discussions were concluded between German and Swiss prosecutors about bank information disclosure regarding an account of the Israeli Fritz-Naphta-Foundation at the International... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
Germany |
Money Laundering |
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Congress Reacts to Narcotics Abuse |
Narcotics abuse continues to be a major issue with Congress and the executive branch. Both the House and the Senate have held hearings in order to debate legislation dealing with illegal narcotics... |
David Simonetti |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
United States |
Drugs & Trafficking |
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CARICOM Heads Take Stand on Drug Cooperation |
At the 12th meeting of the Caricom Foreign Ministers in Belize City, in June, 1986, grave concern was expressed by the Ministers concerning drug trafficking. |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
8 |
1986-08-01 |
Caribbean |
Drug Enforcement |
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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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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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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 |
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U.S. and Philippines Cooperate in Marcos' Investigation |
On June 11, 1986, the U.S. and the Philippines signed an agreement to provide "mutual legal assistance" in their investigations of U.S. corporations' business dealings with former Phillippine... |
David Simonetti |
2 |
6 |
1986-06-01 |
Philippines |
Mutual Legal Assistance |
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House Examines Panama Drug Connection as MLAT Talks Resume |
On June 19, 1986, The Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control held hearings regarding allegations about Panama's General Manuel Antonio Noriega's involvement in international narcotics... |
David Simonetti and Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
6 |
1986-06-01 |
Panama |
Drug Enforcement |
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Enforcement Developments |
The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has given immigration attorneys identification numbers and have required that counsel for aliens put their G-28 identification number on all I-130s of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
6 |
1986-06-01 |
United States |
Immigration |
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INS To Continue Use of Tax Information for Enforcement |
The Report of a meeting between the Visa Office Representatives of the Department of State and the Visa Office Liaison Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has elucidated... |
Bruce Zagaris |
2 |
6 |
1986-06-01 |
United States |
Immigration |