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European Parliament Countering Budget Fraud Cases |
The European Parliament is concerned with budget fraud in the member nations of the European Communities. The Parliament repeatedly expressed its discontent with the lack of action taken by the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
3 |
1987-03-01 |
Europe |
Fraud |
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Commonwealth Secretariat Helps Governments Fight Economic Crime |
In a press release dated February 13, 1987, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Crown Agents announced that they are jointly starting a program to assist governments in combatting economic crime. |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
3 |
1987-03-01 |
British Commonwealth |
International Organizations |
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The Proposed German Semiconductor-Chip Protection Act |
The Federal Republic of Germany is preparing to join several other industrial countries, including the USA, in providing legal protection for semiconductor chip manufacturers against the unauthorized... |
A. Bradley Shingleton |
3 |
3 |
1987-03-01 |
Germany |
Trade Enforcement |
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Appellate Ct. Affirms Dcsn. on Interdiction of Haitian Refugees |
In an opinion of January, 1987, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has affirmed the dismissal of the district court of a complaint challenging the U.S.' program of interdicting on... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
3 |
1987-03-01 |
Haiti |
Indictment |
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ITC Investigates Foreign Intellectual Property Right Protection |
On March 12, 1987, the International Trade Commission in Washington instituted an investigation into the foreign protection of intellectual property rights and the effect on U.S. Industry and Trade. |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
3 |
1987-03-01 |
United States |
Intellectual Property |
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Entertainment Industry Backing Increased Enforcement Activity |
The entertainment industry, increasingly on the defensive in their fight against international piracy of intellectual property, in particular photograph records, cassettes, and motion pictures, is... |
Jay A. Rosenthal, Esq. |
3 |
3 |
1987-03-01 |
United States |
Piracy |
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US Loses UN Resol. to Condemn Cuba for Human Rights Violations |
On March 11, 1987, a resolution introduced by the United States government condemning Cuba for holding political prisoners was defeated when a resolution of India was adopted by a vote of 19 to 18... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
3 |
1987-03-01 |
Cuba |
Human Rights |
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DOJ Delegates Prosecution of 6050I (Reporting Payments of $10,000) |
On March 4, 1987, Roger M. Olsen, Assistant Attorney General for the Tax Division, U.S. Department of Justice, announced in Tax Division Directive 87-61 that U.S. Attorneys have been authorized to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
3 |
1987-03-01 |
United States |
Bank Secrecy |
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Punishing International Terrorists: The Legal Framework for Policy Initiatives by John F. Murphy |
Punishing International Terrorists examines the legal framework for policy options within which government officials can combat terrorism. John Murphy, Professor of Law at Villanova University, has... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
3 |
1987-03-01 |
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Counter-terrorism |
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State Dept Briefing on International Enforcement of US Narcotics Laws |
On February 27, 1987, the U.S. Department of State, the International Law Section of The Federal Bar Association, and the Inter-American Bar Foundation held a briefing on "Legal Aspects of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
3 |
1987-03-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
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Book Review: Coping With U.S. Export Controls by Evan R. Berlack, Cecil Hunt and Terence Roche Murphy (eds.) |
Substantial sanctions and penalties await the violator of the Export Administration Act. Compliance with the Act and its regulations is difficult to achieve. This book addresses comprehensively the... |
Clemens J.M. Kochinke |
3 |
3 |
1987-03-01 |
United States |
Export Enforcement |
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INTERPOL's New International Terrorism Group Takes Active Role |
Terrorism is a continual threat to governments and people throughout the world. Until recently, INTERPOL has had a "hands-off" policy with terrorism, leaving terrorism law enforcement decisions to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
2 |
1987-02-01 |
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INTERPOL |
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Congressional Hearing Considers US-Mexico Enforcement Issues |
A report of a hearing, "Current Law Enforcement Problems on U.S. Land Borders," held on May 22, 1986 by the Subcommittee on Crime of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
2 |
1987-02-01 |
Mexico |
Adjective Enforcement |
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Greece and Italy Mini Agreement Presages Cooperation Trends |
The agreement, which was signed in Athens on September 23, 1986, establishes a bilateral Committee for cooperation in the fight against terrorism, organized crime and drug smuggling. |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
2 |
1987-02-01 |
Italy |
Adjective Enforcement |
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Procedures for Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Are Published |
The January 27, 1987 issue of the Federal Register contains procedures for monitoring the Bank Secrecy Act. The Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
2 |
1987-02-01 |
United States |
Bank Secrecy |
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U.S. INTERPOL Increases Domestic & Regional Operations |
A recent report of the INTERPOL, United States National Central Bureau (USNCB), discusses its activities in 1986. |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
2 |
1987-02-01 |
United States |
INTERPOL |
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Swiss Ambassador Addresses Developments in Swiss Bank Secrecy |
On February 20, 1987, at the Washington Foreign Law Society's Annual Dinner Klaus Jacobi, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States, discussed "Swiss Bank Secrecy and Its Limits." Ambassador... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
2 |
1987-02-01 |
Switzerland |
Bank Secrecy |
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INTERPOL Holds 55th General Assembly Meeting |
The 55th General Assembly meeting of INTERPOL member countries was held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia October 8-16, 1986. Four hundred delegates representing 116 INTERPOL member countries attended the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
2 |
1987-02-01 |
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INTERPOL |
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Justice Department Agrees to Consolidate Anti-Drug Programs |
On February 3, 1987, Attorney General Edwin Meese III announced that President Reagan would issue an Executive Order which will consolidate responsibility for all federal anti-drug programs into the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
2 |
1987-02-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
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Proxmire Initiates Push for New South African Sanctions |
On January 26, 1987, Senator William Proxmire (D-Wis.), Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced a resolution (S Res 82) whereby the Senate would urge the Reagan Administration to impose... |
Bruce Zagaris |
3 |
2 |
1987-02-01 |
South Africa |
Human Rights |