A tough price to pay for impaired drivers Aug 23, 2008
The new civil law gives the OPP an effective new tool to remove the vehicles of repeat impaired driving offenders from our roads and highways. " For anyone who has any bit of sympathy for those who have their vehicle forfeited, picture this: The blue GMC truck that was the visual effect for Monday's announcement in South Porcupine was dropped off at the detachment with the back loaded with garbage bags. The inside of the vehicle was absolutely filthy and reeked of numerous offensive smells. It's... (Northern Daily News)
Q&A With Shearman's Andrew Janszky in Sao Paulo Aug 21, 2008
The civil law system is much more precept-and doctrine- and theory-oriented. The training is, as a consequence, quite different in civil law countries. (Law.com)
Rally, discussion at New Delhi mark 50th anniversary of AFSPA Aug 19, 2008
Dr. Bimol Akoijam, a faculty member of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, pointed out the military character and war paradigm of the AFSPA and also questioned the dishonesty of presenting it as a civil law. He said that this was done to obfuscate the political nature of the issue that confronts the Indian State in the North East. (KanglaOnline)
Liberia: Court Dismisses Law Suit Against Moses Blah Aug 16, 2008
The Civil Law Court at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia has dismissed the US$4. 5 million libel suit recently filed against former President Moses Z. Blah by former Maritime Commissioner Benoni Urey. (allAfrica.com)
International Posts: Latham's Rindala Beydoun in Dubai Aug 15, 2008
The major difference here is that Dubai follows the civil law system where all the laws are codified and written down. You don't have judges creating law. (Law.com)
U.S. to Expand Domestic Use Of Spy Satellites Aug 15, 2008
Sometime next year, officials will examine how the satellites can aid federal and local law-enforcement agencies, covering both criminal and civil law. The department is still working on determining how it will engage law enforcement officials and what kind of support it will give them. (Yahoo News -- Law Enforcement)
Demand enforcement and quit the sniveling Aug 15, 2008
Maybe that will encourage you to obey civil law. Second, if you have your insurance card with you, the officer should be able to call the insurance company and verify that you have insurance in effect. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Man to walk from Accra to Ethiopia Aug 13, 2008
Mr Richard Mosiah Ababba Allen, 41 year-old Master of Civil Law, told the media that he would walk from Tamale to Accra and then proceed to Ethiopia. He said he had undertaken similar walks over the past 20 years soliciting for funds to support education and peace. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bar Council: Speed up marriage act amendments Aug 12, 2008
Various non-governmental organisations had called for an amendment to the Act, including requiring those who converted to Islam to abide by civil law in terms of maintenance, custody and matrimonial property. Gerakan acting president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon has urged the to resolve religious conversion issues in a marriage between a Muslim and a non-Muslim, custody and burial rights. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
William Murphy for District Court judge Aug 3, 2008
Murphy has years of experience practicing both criminal and civil law in Kalamazoo County courtrooms. He has had extensive experience practicing in courtrooms, which we believe is important for anyone who aspires to become a judge. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
AirTran Airways Offers Georgia Fans a Chance to Get Out of Town Aug 2, 2008
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Silva: No legal action will be taken against FUR Aug 2, 2008
Covering all of Santa Cruz County, AZ - Nogales International. That was the conclusion announced Tuesday, July 22 by County Attorney George Silva who investigated the telephone survey conducted throughout all Santa Cruz County communities on Feb. 15 and March 2 of this year. (Nogales International, AZ)
Judge bans brain-damaged boy from suing over bouncy castle accident Aug 1, 2008
Neil Addison, a barrister specialising in civil law, said: 'This appeal simply marks common sense. It is a tragic accident and one obviously feels sorry for the boy and his parents but I am not at al 00004000 l surprised at the outcome. (Daily Mail)
Local lawyer named judge Aug 1, 2008
A partner since 1998, he has practiced both criminal and civil law, but has specialized in insurance defense work for the last several years. "The learning curve will be to re-familiarize myself with criminal law," Brown said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Paraguay's leader no longer a priest Jul 31, 2008
Antonini said Lugo even "was freed from the vow of chastity. That is to say, like any other layman, if he wants, he could contract matrimony under civil law." Lugo has not indicated any wish to marry, and his sister Mercedes is to serve as first lady. He has also maintained an austere lifestyle, even wearing the sort of sandals he used as a priest, and apparently remains devout. (MSNBC -- International)
Dems Weigh Punishments for Bush White House Officials Jul 31, 2008
Politicization of the hiring process for career positions is a violation of civil law and department policy, he said. Some Democrats skipped right to thinking what can be done starting in January, after a new president and Congress are installed, probably with more Democrats in their ranks. (Fox News -- Politics)
Criminal offence Jul 29, 2008
However, the general effect of all these is to have a somewhat similar if not more serious consequence as defamation in civil law. Geoffrey Robertson and Andrew G.L. Nicol, the authors of Media Law The Rights of Journalist and Broadcasters, say that the arcane offence of scandalum magnatum was created by a statute of 1275 designed to protect the great men of the realm against discomfiture from stories which might arouse the people against them. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
ELECTION 2008: Challengers plentiful in Division 4 judge race, none in Division 5 Jul 26, 2008
I would bring experience in a wide range of legal matters: criminal law, civil law, family law, bankruptcy law, even Indian law. My temperament would be a positive addition to courtroom demeanor, as would my understanding of courtroom procedure. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Karadzic makes light of war crimes charges Jul 24, 2008
"A lot of evidence requires documentation and the procedures are a mixture of common and civil law. You have to be versed in both systems. It is best for all parties if qualified lawyers are involved.". In the past, the prosecution has pleaded with the judges that the practice of self defense should be blocked, because it wastes so much of the court's time, distracts from its legal work, and lends itself to turning the courtroom into political theater. (International Herald Tribune)
U.S. Episcopal leader defends church to world Anglican heads Jul 23, 2008
Billy Rubin wrote on Jul 22, 2008 12:28 PM:" Is the bible the inerrant word of God, Metric? I didn't ask if you think it's divinely inspired, you stated it is The Word of God [pasted from your post]. Your position is that HE wrote it?Thus, you follow all the holiness laws yourself? Do you keep Kosher? You're Jewish, we can presume? Why am I asking? Of COURSE you follow all the laws yourself, otherwise you would NEVER critisize another for not doing so. Do you wish to see all of God's biblical... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Liberals eye gas monitor Jul 23, 2008
The plan would also bring civil law standards to the Com petition Act, which currently forces investigators to meet the tougher standards of criminal law when prosecuting alleged price manipulation. "A more reasonable civil standard of proof will make successful prosecution more realistic and will help protect consumers," the plan says. (Toronto Sun)
LETTERS: NCT, July 21, 2008 Jul 22, 2008
And that decision, rooted in centuries of English Common Law, is that "Ex Post Facto" ONLY refers to the realm of criminal law, not civil law. Therefore, your reference to whether Wiz would support applying it to CONTRACT law, which is civil law, is a completely inappropriate application of the term. (North County Times)
Blue Shield reinstates coverage to 450 dropped policyholders Jul 19, 2008
"Taken all together, this makes our civil law enforcement action all the more important.". Ask your own question. (Daily Breeze)
Church equality Jul 18, 2008
Where the civil law is concerned, churches have no more or different standing than any other building or company. We don t, for example, make exceptions from the requirements of the building code for churches. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
AG looking into Houston file-dumping case Jul 18, 2008
It is a civil law that requires business to destroy or make unreadable anything containing clients' personal information. It carries up to a 50,000 fine per violation for those found to have violated the law. (KHOU.com, TX)
AG: Companies must protect personal info Jul 17, 2008
03:01 AM CDT on Thursday, July 17, 2008. By Jeremy Desel / 11 News. (KHOU.com, TX)
Governor Jindal announces vetoes of $16.1 million Jul 16, 2008
This amendment provides $100,000 to the Civil Law Program for Capital Area Legal Services Corporation. Funding in the amount of $500,000 is already provided to the Civil Law Program for the Legal Services Corporations. (KSLA.com, LA)
* FEATURE: Japan fails to safeguard parental rights on divorce Jul 14, 2008
And even if Japan signed this convention, it would be necessary next to change the civil law so that it is applied, he said. Eighteen Japanese associations of parents deprived of their children are fighting, alongside Japanese lawmakers, for reform of Japanese civil law to allow the sharing of parental authority and visitation rights. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Why we must defend the moral order Jul 13, 2008
" A civil marriage contract defines the limits and scope of paired relationship. A contract is not an institution. It is the institution, State Government, that protects the contract. If anothers contractual relationship has no effect on mine, no harm is done. My marriage is not going to suffer because someone else got married despite the sex paring. If however, I deny access to the same benefits and responsibilities of this civil contract only because of my religious views, then I cause harm... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Pro Bono 2008: Bonds for the Poor Jul 13, 2008
"What we were looking for was a document that would effectively work whether you had a civil law or common law system," says Christopher Wyman, an energy and infrastructure partner. The document allows nonprofits seeking to make loans in Africa, Latin America or Asia to process the transactions without counsel, while knowing that the loans comply with high international standards. (Law.com)
Clergy abuse, climate on pope's Australian agenda Jul 13, 2008
"The pope must apologize for the way his Australian bishops have covered up sexual abuse, the pope must tell his Australian bishops to stop blocking victims' access to justice in the civil law courts," he said. On the plane, Benedict acknowledged the church in the West was "in crisis" but insisted it was not in decline. (Anchorage Daily News)
Diocese of Scranton mum on sex abuse policy, cases Jul 13, 2008
these matters have been handled properly and the diocese has fulfilled all of its obligations under the civil law and the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. This includes the requirements for public disclosure, he wrote. (Scranton Times, PA)
Pope arrives in Australia amid calls for apology to victims of clergy abuse Jul 13, 2008
"The pope must apologize for the way his Australian bishops have covered up sexual abuse, the pope must tell his Australian bishops to stop blocking victims' access to justice in the civil law courts," he said. Bishop Anthony Fisher, a spokesman for the event in Sydney, said the church in Australia welcomed "the Holy Father's word of compassion and of leadership for us with respect to the victims of sexual abuse.". (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Tax office vows not to let Asian Agri off the hook Jul 13, 2008
On July 1, the district court ruled the directorate general of taxation had violated the civil law by confiscating documents of PT IIS, a subsidiary of Asian Agri, in an alleged tax scam worth Rp 1 ... "Based on the procedures, the directorate general complied with the civil law in confiscating and investigating the documents related to the alleged tax embezzlement case," he said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Top UK Judge: Sharia Law Can Be Used in Britain Jul 4, 2008
Alongside this, it is possible to resolve civil law dispute by other systems ... He was best known as a Master of the Rolls - the most senior civil law judge - who had condemned the compensation culture. (The Drudge Report)
Big Danger, Low Pay: Rural deputies face risk for little money Jul 4, 2008
He said that unlike a police officer, a deputy has to know civil law to serve lawsuits and court orders. You go out there with an attachment to take children out of a bad home and you think that isn t trouble. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Armenia: Pro-Opposition TV Station Tries for Comeback Jul 2, 2008
The verdict s characterization of the decision to revoke A+1 s license as "arbitrary" means that the company has the grounds to re-appeal to the Armenian courts about previous decisions to deny the station its broadcast license, noted lawyer Davit Sandukhchian, who handles civil law cases related to media. But attorney Aram Karakhanian, who also specializes in media law, cautions that the decision should not be seen as a direct order to the government. (EurasiaNet.org)
An exodus from Iraq Jun 30, 2008
These people can be appointed without having civil law training. Making the watch list. (Yahoo News)
Fellheimer ready for responsibility Jun 27, 2008
He has practiced law with his father, Ronald Fellheimer since 1997 and has experience in both criminal and civil law. In a recent bar poll conducted by the Illinois State Bar Association he received an 86 percent qualified rating from his fellow attorneys, the highest ranking among all of the candidates for the position. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Unsafe Sex Remains Common Among New Yorkers Jun 25, 2008
Furthermore, trying to impose religiously-derived moral precepts on private sexual relations between consenting adults would require essentially adopting a particular religious view and codifying it into civil law (in contravention of the First Amendment), and enforcing such laws would require excessive government intervention in people s bedrooms (in contravention of the Fourth Amendment). So I am firmly against civilly codifying rules of morality that the Bible itself doesn t claim was... (New York Times)
An unregulated nightmare Jun 24, 2008
Michelle Giroux is associate professor of law in the Civil Law Section at the University of Ottawa. Ian Mitchell is pofessor of pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary. (Globe and Mail)
Police: Clinic workers imprisoned patient who couldn't pay Jun 21, 2008
As for the facility discussed in the article, I hope they all lose their licenses, the doctor goes to jail for a few months and the patient wins a nice civil law suit against all concerned. Just like a lot of those who wrote, I would not have been kept in their office for ten minutes before I had the cops at the door. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Six charged in Norbourg case Jun 19, 2008
The latter are not criminal and come under the jurisdiction of civil law. Criminal charges rely on the evidence brought to light under a distinct investigation and do not simply involve using the same evidence that was used in the penal prosecution, according to an RCMP official. (Globe and Mail)
After 55 years -- congratulations are in order Jun 19, 2008
Civil law is gender blind ... This is an issue of equality before the law -- civil law -- not canon law, not sharia, not the laws of Moses nor Levitical injunctions. (Winona Daily News, MN)
'I Now Pronounce You Spouses For Life' Jun 18, 2008
"I can say as an overt heterosexual for some 45 years, this doesn't bother me at all. It makes me proud, both as an elected representative and as a citizen of California to know that people who wish to make a long-term commitment to one another, a life-long commitment to one another, will hold the blessings of civil law of California bestowed upon them.". Jeff Flint of ProtectMarriage. (NBC4.tv, CA)
LETTERS: NCT, June 12, 2008 Jun 13, 2008
A different system wrote on Jun 12, 2008 6:29 PM:I wonder if Spain has a different system of civil law. Greenpeace makes a prediction. (North County Times)
Testimony concludes in Texas Asarco trial Jun 12, 2008
The native of Waco, Texas, received his law degree from Baylor University in 1978 and practiced civil law in Houston for more than 20 years. Not Yet Rated. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Bublitz takes over Houston County attorney’s office Jun 9, 2008
Bublitz takes over Houston County attorney s office : La Crosse Tribune. Published - Monday, June 09, 2008. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bublitz steps into new role as Houston County attorney Jun 9, 2008
She enrolled in the William Mitchell College of Law with the idea that she would do the same type of civil law personal injury and divorce cases mostly that she had worked on as a paralegal. I had no desire to do criminal (law), she said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
District attorney responds to letter about asset seizure Jun 8, 2008
ALL car dealers need to do a criminal background check on all potential buyers in which the seller carries a note. I find it less than professional that you would allege that Mr. Giles knew the individual was or could be a drug dealer. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
Dear Editor: Wilburn yields high quality... Jun 7, 2008
The Judeo Christian ethic using the Ten Commandment Law was a moral compass in civil law to protect citizens from one another and as a guide for determining right and wrong and good and evil. It is not a religion and gives liberty to worship or not to worship. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
LA sues Time Warner Cable over lousy service Jun 6, 2008
The suit was filed as a civil law enforcement action and names the people of California as plaintiffs. The 25-page court filing accuses Time Warner Cable and its parent, Time Warner Inc., of fraudulent acts and business practices. (MSNBC -- Business)
Lawsuit filed against Time Warner Jun 6, 2008
"We're bringing this civil law enforcement action against Time Warner Cable because the company has broken multiple laws and harmed countless Los Angeles consumers," City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo said after the lawsuit was filed. "Time Warner Cable must be held accountable for illegally deceiving and ripping off its subscribers," Delgadillo said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Two already looking ahead to fall run-off for San Joaquin judge Jun 5, 2008
Morris, who has worked in civil law for 37 years, was endorsed by most current judges, as well as retired judges and a number of law enforcement groups. Urie, however, ran on his record of prosecuting crime. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Greece sees first gay 'marriage' Jun 4, 2008
Gay campaigners believe they have found a loophole in Greek civil law, which does not clarify the gender of people wishing to marry. But Greece has formally legalised neither gay marriage nor the "registered partnerships" becoming more common in other European countries. (BBC News -- Europe)
Greece holds first gay weddings Jun 3, 2008
One gay and one lesbian couple took advantage of the failure of Greek civil law to specify gender in matrimony, to wed at the municipal offices of the southeast Aegean island of Tilos. "We are very moved and happy that we found someone to make our dream come true," said Evangelia Vlami, one of the newlyweds and spokeswoman for Greece's Gay and Lesbian Community (OLKE). (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
U.S. to Expand Domestic Use Of Spy Satellites Jun 3, 2008
Sometime next year, officials will examine how the satellites can aid federal and local law-enforcement agencies, covering both criminal and civil law. The department is still working on determining how it will engage law enforcement officials and what kind of support it will give them. (Yahoo News -- Law Enforcement)
Founding Fathers Legislated Morality Jun 3, 2008
On a Handheld Device. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
Muslim Marriage Annulled Over False Virginity Claim Jun 1, 2008
tard, Minister for Women s Rights, said that she was shocked to see that today in France the civil law can be used to diminish the status of women. Requests for annulments have risen sharply to nearly 2,000 a year in France, but experts could recall no case involving non-virginity. (Fox News)
Drivon has experience, age on his side May 31, 2008
Drivon is the only candidate in the race who has extensive experience in both criminal and civil law. Morris has only limited criminal law experience and would have to do some boning up to get current on criminal court procedures. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
DCC Founder Jim Flavin Steps Down as Insider-Trading Case Sparks Criticism May 28, 2008
DCC's directors earlier this month backed Flavin to remain in the role, saying he made an ``unwitting breach'' of civil law. Venture Capital. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
* Psychiatrists to head to Sichuan May 27, 2008
To do so, it also managed to set an amendment to the Civil Law (k), Article 1094, to be passed by the legislature in order to change the priority of adoption in the family. The foundation also tracked the lives of the orphans it helped over the past nine years. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
REGION: Judge candidates point to experience May 27, 2008
That gave Haehnle a taste of civil law. He worked in a unit that, through the court, seized assets such as money, cars and homes from convicted drug dealers. (North County Times)
Limited rights May 27, 2008
However, the civil law courts will not usually order an employer to reinstate the employee. This is because re-instatement would constitute specific performance. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New rules for consumer protection May 26, 2008
David Sanders, lead officer for civil law at the Trading Standards Institute, said that the more serious cases were likely to be dealt with under criminal law. This would mean maximum penalties of up to 5,000 for anyone found guilty in a magistrates' court, or a fine of up to 5,000 and/or two years in prison in cases heard in a Crown Court. (BBC News -- UK)
