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Civil Rights Legend Rev. Shuttlesworth Dies; Defied Jim Crow Laws – NPR News
Civil rights leader Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth has died, according to reports. He was 89. In the 1950s, Shuttleworth’s activism resulted in beatings and attempts on his life in Birmingham, where he established the Alabama Christian Movement for …
China threatens trade war over Stabenow bill – Macomb Daily
Cracking down on currency manipulation is the first part of Stabenow’s three-part “American Competitiveness Plan,” which also includes hiring a trade prosecutor and passing tougher intellectual property laws to prevent the theft of …
Israeli military boosts age of minors – United Press International
Minors will also be informed they have the right to an attorney before interrogation The human rights group B’Tselem said it welcomes the change but said the protections provided under military law in the Palestinian territories still falls …
Study casts doubt on sex offender notification laws – PhysOrg
This last fact implies that registration laws lower crime more by discouraging registered offenders from committing new crimes than by discouraging potential first offenders from committing crimes in the first place. Second, the data suggest …
BC-EU–TV Soccer Rights,3rd Ld-Writethru, EU – Birmingham News
The European Court of Justice said it is “contrary to EU law” for rights holders to set up exclusive … the chairman of the Sports Rights Owners Coalition in London. “Consumers will find that they will have less choice.” The … Continue reading
Mergers and acquisitions require careful consideration – Smart Business Network
If your company is considering a merger or acquisition, do your homework first and make sure … particularly if you are a public company,” says Brian JM Quinn, assistant professor of law at Boston College Law School and editor of … Continue reading
Walmart merger will hit jobs’ – Independent Online
Johannesburg – Walmart’s acquisition of Massmart can have a “potentially devastating … The three departments filed their heads of argument on Wednesday in the Walmart-Massmart merger case. “Government has argued that the merging parties will …
Environmental Law experts review cases before the Court (video) – Harvard Law School News
On September 28, the Harvard Law School Environmental Law Program and Environmental Law Institute hosted a Supreme Court Review and Preview to discuss the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions on the field of environmental law. Harvard …
Consumer rights important in big credit reporting shake up – Scoop
In announcing major changes to credit reporting law, Privacy Commissioner … But people are not always aware of their rights. The Summary of Rights gives consumers a quick and clear overview of their rights and how to exercise them,” Ms … Continue reading
International Law Luminaries Harold Koh, SU Chi to Speak at UM Carey School of Law – Newswise
WHAT: SU Chi, former secretary-general of Taiwan’s National Security Council, and Harold Koh, legal advisor to the U.S. State Department, are among a roster of speakers from China, Taiwan and the United States at two events this week examining …
