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- U.S. v. TAYLOR
Jan 31 -- Taylor contends that the district court erred in allowing the government's expert witness to testify when the expert witness did not provide his report until the first day of trial. Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16(a)(1)(G) requires that, ... Leagle.com
- Witness in Tesi trial questions police officer's version of events
Jan 31 -- By Steve Norder FORT WORTH -- An expert witness called by the defense testified Monday that a shootout between defendant John Michael Tesi and Colleyville police officer John Fossett could not have happened the way Fossett described it last week. Fort Worth Star Telegram
- National Center for Audio and Video Forensics Announces New Certifications
Jan 30 -- The National Center for Audio and Video Forensics (NCAVF) is pleased to announce that the creator of NCAVF, David Notowitz, has been appointed to the Expert Witness Panel by the Los Angeles Superior Court and approved by the California State Bar as an ... San Francisco Chronicle
- Expert testimony can be expensive
Jan 29 -- “But I'm presented with certain cases where I absolutely need an expert witness. Without that expert witness, my case would be jeopardized.” As an example, Brinegar said he currently is working with an expert witness to provide an opinion on relevant ... Danville Commercial News
- Financial expert's background questioned
Jan 27 -- "I'm an expert witness in financial fraud cases and I'm usually on the side of claimants," said Grosnoff. "I like to get the bad guys off the street." The latest invitation Grosnoff received was from the Wealth Strategies Advisory Group, ... KPHO Phoenix
- State's witness says white voters made difference in Davis' 2008 election
Jan 27 -- By Maria Recio Editor's note: This report has been corrected to reflect that John Alford, an expert witness for Texas in its redistricting case, believes that the Legislature-approved Texas Senate map was not drawn to reduce minority voting strength ... Fort Worth Star Telegram
- Expert witness concludes testimony
Jan 27 -- An expert on serial killers, who just wrapped up his testimony at the Missing Women Inquiry, says he hopes his evidence was helpful. Former Vancouver Police Inspector Kim Rossmo says dozens of murdered drug addicts and sex trade workers were victimized .. CKNW News Talk 980
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UK Supreme Court Declines Enforcement of ICC Tribunal AwardNov 16 2010 -- The UK Supreme Court has declined enforcement under Part III of the Arbitration Act 1996 (giving effect to UK obligations under the New York Convention) an award made by an ICC Tribunal sitting in Paris, raising issues of French private international law. --
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Global Currency Transaction Tax Proposal Gains MomentumSep 2 2010 -- The idea of a tax on currency transactions has been around for nearly 40 years, but recently it has gained momentum as a mechanism to raise funds for development aid for poor nations. How such a tax would be implemented has yet to be worked out.
Ontario Appeal Court Rejects "Fourth Defence" to US JudgmentJun 15 2010 -- A cross-border telemarketing firm selling Canadian and foreign lottery tickets to Americans tried to resist enforcement of a US judgment under a “denial of a meaningful opportunity to be heard” defence, but this unique "fourth defence" failed.
Russia releases Somali pirates due to imperfect int'l lawMay 7 2010 -- MOSCOW (AP) -- The pirates seized by a Russian warship off the coast of Somalia have been released because of “imperfections” in international law, the Defense Ministry said Friday, a claim that sparked skepticism — and even suspicion the pirates might .
US Judge grants discovery request in Ecuador-Chevron suitMay 6 2010 -- Chevron's subpoena for outtakes from the documentary "Crude" has been granted by a New York federal court judge, even though the discovery of evidence is to be used before an Ecuadorian investment arbitration panel. The film's director p
US Judge grants discovery request in Ecuador-Chevron suitMay 6 2010 -- Chevron's subpoena for outtakes from the documentary "Crude" has been granted by a New York federal court judge, even though the discovery of evidence is to be used before an Ecuadorian investment arbitration panel. The film's director p
Extraterritorial Application of U.S. LawsMar 23 2010 -- The Eleventh Circuit in United States v. Frank has ruled that a child sex trafficking statute applies extraterritorially, interpreting "travel[ ] in … interstate or foreign commerce” as US Congress intent to apply extraterritorially --
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Japan & International Child Abduction: Hague ConventionFeb 24 2010 -- TOKYO -- Japan is struggling to address international child custody issues amid renewed pressure from the United States and other countries to join a convention to deal with the problems that arise when failed international marriages result in children --
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Saudi bank challenges constitutionality of US Patriot ActJan 21 2010 -- Riyadh-based Al Rajhi Bank, a major Saudi Arabian bank, is challenging the U.S. Patriot Act, claiming it unconstitutionally allows U.S. officials to punish foreign financial institutions that refuse to cooperate with demands for their records.
New China regulations for setting up representative officesJan 18 2010 -- New incorporation regulations that will affect foreign investors setting up representative offices in China, as well as those already already established, have been released by the Chinese State Administration for Industry and Commerce.
Sourth Korea may sign Hague Abduction ConventionOct 25 2009 -- Korea is moving to sign an international treaty to protect children against parental abuse and possible abduction in cases of multi-cultural marriage breakdown, according to international family law expert Jeremy Morley. --
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