Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Wednesday, November 24.The US House and Senate will meet Wednesday for legislative business to pass an amended Continuing Resolution extending funding for government operations...
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The EU has delayed a vote to take place later this week on a proposed law governing when patents can be obtained for technological developments after Poland expressed some reservation over whether to support the law. The law, known...
Environmental brief ~ Countries to ask for extension on methyl bromide use
In Tuesday's environmental law news, signatories of the 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer meet this week to discuss the progress that has been made in the reduction of ozone depleting substances (ODS). It is...
Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Tuesday, November 23.The US House and Senate are in recess. The US House will reconvene on Monday, December 6 at 2 PM. The US...
Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Monday, November 22.The trial of Fatmir Limaj and his co-defendants continues Monday at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Watch a webcast...
Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Friday, November 19.On Capitol Hill, the US House will meet at 9 AM ET. Watch a live webcast (via C-SPAN).... The US Senate will...
Russian authorities arrest Yukos manager, demand more back taxes
Russian authorities Thursday arrested a manager at a key subsidiary of Yukos on charges of embezzling $766,000 which was disguised as charitable contributions. Also today, the Prosecutor General's office announced the issuance of an international arrest warrant for Yukos...
Canadian high court rules government must consult with natives before developing claimed land
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled unanimously Thursday that governments must consult with the Assembly of First Nations before developing land that aboriginal groups claim to own, but that governments need not receive consent before using land. The Court...
International brief ~ Sudan peace agreement promised at Security Council meeting in Nairobi
The UN Security Council officially opened for business Thursday outside of its New York City headquarters for only the fourth time in its history. The Council meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, began with an empassioned plea by UN Secretary-General Kofi...
Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Thursday, November 18.On Capitol Hill, the US Senate will convene at 9:30 AM ET. Watch a live webcast (via C-SPAN).... The US House will...