Republished from The American Herald Tribune Few things are more politicized and distorted in the United States than the subject of human rights. Over the last two generations, the U.S. political class and its conduits in the corporate media have weaponized human rights to serve an imperialist […]
Year: 2020
Former Calgary police lawyer settles lawsuit with CPS, city
A former Calgary Police Service lawyer has settled a lawsuit with the organization and the city over a contested severance agreement worth more than $500,000. © Provided by Calgary Herald File photo A consent order filed Sunday, containing an amended statement of defence, withdrew various allegations against former CPS general […]
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland denies Boris Johnson set to opt out of major human rights laws
The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has denied Boris Johnson is set to opt out of the European Convention on Human Rights. Mr Buckland said leaving the Convention would be “wholly wrong” and that the UK […]
Best Political Podcasts to Listen to Ahead of 2020 Election
This is a strange and confusing election year—to put it mildly. It seems impossible to fathom how the spread of COVID-19, protests for racial justice across the country and a vacant Supreme Court seat will factor into who wins on November 3. And many questions remain unanswered: Should you vote […]
Manitoba lawyer who wrongly advised clients to invest millions of dollars disbarred
The Law Society of Manitoba has disbarred a lawyer after he advised more than two dozen of his clients to invest millions of dollars in a business closely connected to him. A statement from the society says it has found Paul Richard Hesse guilty of defrauding and stealing from 27 […]
European Court of Human Rights’ president degrades court with Turkish award
Because Europe prides itself on institutions that uphold and promote international law, the European Court of Human Rights is perhaps the most popular symbol of the European approach toward statecraft. As the Strasburg-based court was established under the aegis of Council of Europe, its jurisdiction is far broader than even […]
UPDATE 2-Irish High Court rules government COVID-19 travel advice is legal
(Adds Ryanair comment) DUBLIN, Oct 2 (Reuters) – Ireland’s High Court ruled on Friday that the government’s advice against non-essential travel to most countries due to the risk of COVID-19 infection was legal, dismissing a case brought by low-cost airline Ryanair . Ireland has some of the strictest COVID-19 travel […]
DA To Announce If Tosa Officer Will Face Charges, Lawyer Says
WAUWATOSA, WI— A decision will be announced on Wednesday regarding a fatal shooting involving now suspended Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah. The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office will determine if Mensah will face criminal charges in the death of 17-year-old Alvin Cole. Kimberley Motley, the attorney for the Cole family, […]
Boris Johnson ‘plans to opt out of human rights laws’ amid Brexit row
Boris Johnson is planning to opt out of parts of the Human Rights Act, according to reports. The prime minister is said be considering ways to prevent the legislation being used to stop deportations of asylum seekers and prosecutions of British soldiers. A review of human rights laws has been […]
Federal Government Acknowledges U.S. Betrayed Terms Of Treaty With 2 Oregon Tribes : NPR
The federal government is acknowledging that it defrauded two Oregon tribes. 155 years ago, the U.S. betrayed an agreement that protected the rights of tribal members in the Northwest. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The federal government is acknowledging that it defrauded two Oregon tribes. More than 150 years ago, the U.S. […]
Toronto Humane Society asking for help after more than 20 new animals surrendered
The Toronto Humane Society is asking for financial help after more than 20 new animals in need of emergency care were surrendered within the span of 3o days, resulting in over $100,000 in vet bills. The shelter started a campaign to raise money to help cover some of these costs, and […]
Leading IP Lawyer Josh Pond Joins Crowell & Moring
Pond has served as lead counsel for both complainants and respondents, as well as subpoenaed companies, in complex, high stakes ITC actions, which present significant challenges due to their fast pace, unique rules of procedure, and potentially sweeping exclusion orders against unfair imports. Over the past decade, he has been […]
Fury at Boris Johnson’s plan to have ‘opt-outs from human rights laws’
Boris Johnson has sparked fury after it emerged he is plotting “opt-outs” from human rights laws in certain situations after Brexit. The Prime Minister is looking at changing the law to make it easier to deport migrants or asylum seekers, according to the Sunday Telegraph. Changing the law could also […]
Bank of Thailand Launches World’s First Government Savings Bond on IBM Blockchain Technology
BANGKOK, Thailand, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SIBOS — IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced that Bank of Thailand (BOT), the central bank, has successfully launched the world’s first blockchain-based platform for government savings bonds issuing a total of $1.6B USD within two weeks. Leveraging blockchain technology on the highly […]
Bark in the Park raises money for the Ross County Humane Society
CLOSE CHILLICOTHE – Antique, heavily modified, and brightly painted vehicles lined up in Chillicothe’s Yoctangee Park Saturday to raise money for the Ross County Humane Society. The show was a compromise from the usual car show put on by the Humane Society every year — usually, the event includes awards […]
Supreme Court confirmation hearings will be ‘World War III of political battles’
Fox News legal analyst Andrew Napolitano said the Senate confirmation hearings for President Trump’s eventual Supreme Court pick will be a bloody political fight amid an already tight presidential race. © Getty Fox’s Napolitano: Supreme Court confirmation hearings will be ‘World War III of political battles’ “This will be a […]
SSR’s family lawyer calls AIIMS forensic report faulty; Wants matter to be referred to another forensic team
© Provided by Pinkvilla Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, which shook the world around four months ago, continues to make the headlines. While CBI has been investigating the matter now, it was reported that AIIMS had submitted its ‘conclusive’ forensic report and has ruled out the murder theory. AIIMS forensic report […]
UK hit by new virus test failing, finds 16,000 extra cases
LONDON (AP) — The British government has launched an investigation into how nearly 16,000 new coronavirus infections went unreported as a result of a technical glitch, a failing that could have given fresh impetus to an outbreak that critics say could easily get out of control. © Provided by Associated […]
Political Strategists Detail Impact Of Pres. Trump’s Positive Coronavirus Test On Presidential Race In Western Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — How will President Donald Trump’s diagnosis of coronavirus impact the race for the presidency, especially here in western Pennsylvania? Two local political strategists offered their insights to KDKA political editor Jon Delano on Friday. A presidential election is well underway with voters voting right now. “Obviously, […]
Judge recalls the moment her son was shot dead by disgruntled anti-feminist lawyer
Judge speaks about moment her son was shot dead by disgruntled anti-feminist lawyer Click to expand UP NEXT The federal judge targeted by an anti-feminist lawyer has spoken of the moment she watched her son die in the doorway of her family home. As her husband keeled over with a […]