It’s been quite a year in the world of anti-bribery compliance. Here at TRACE, we’ve compiled our “Top 10 List” based on your poll results over the last twelve months. Read through the list below for a look back at the most newsworthy stories of the year, then vote on which one you think is most deserving of the title “Most Significant Compliance Story of 2014″. GSK pays $491 million penalty to Chinese authorities because of bribery charges. The announcement of the largest corporate fine ever imposed in China came this July in the wake of a one-day trial in Changsha, Hunan, More…
Top 10 of 2014 – Vote on the Year’s Biggest Compliance Story
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PLEASE ACCEPT without obligation, express or implied, these best wishes for an environmentally safe, socially responsible, low stress, non addictive, and gender neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday as practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice (but with respect for the religious or secular persuasions and/or traditions of others or for their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all): AND FURTHER for a fiscally successful, personal fulfilling, and medically uncomplicated onset of the generally accepted calendar year (including, but not limited to, the Christian calendar, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice or of other cultures). THE PROCEEDING wishes are extended without regard to the race, creed, colour, age, physical ability, religious faith, choice of computer platform, or sexual preference of the wishee. Lawdiva aka Georgialee Lang
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Continued Erosion of your Constitutional Rights
Justice John Roberts and the conservative Supreme Court of the United States of America strikes again. In an 8 to 1 decision written by Chief Justice John Roberts the court held that evidence gleaned from an otherwise illegal search and seizure can be used against the defendant if the stop was based on good faith. This is a horrible precedent to set for an already strained American people who are sick and tired of law enforcement overstepping their boundaries and in some cases making fatal decisions which go unanswered the courts. While this decision does not rise to the level of law enforcement killing suspects and police not being indicted, it does further offer the police a wide net to work with because evidence that was formerly obtained as the result of an illegal search and seizure was considered tainted and not usable in court; but as a result of this decision it appears that such evidence, if obtained under the color of law, even though mistaken will be permitted to…
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Leonard I. Beerman: Larger Than Life
“There are those who rise even higher, uniting themselves with the whole of existence, with all creatures, all worlds. It is of such that the tradition has said that whosoever sings a portion of this universal song each day is assured a life in the world to come.”-- Rabbi Leonard I. BeermanOf the few larger-than-life figures I have been fortunate to know, none may loom larger that Leonard Beerman, who passed away today at the age of 93. Our paths crossed at Death Penalty Focus, where we served on the Board of Directors together for many years. But while the death penalty has been my singular focus for social justice work, it was just one of the infinite arenas in which Leonard fought.A pacifist, Leonard nevertheless served in the Marines during World War II (although he didn't see combat) and then in the Haganah, the Jewish paramilitary group, prior to the founding of Israel. He described this…
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Merry Christmas
Hope you’ve been very good boys and girls, and Santa makes you happy. As for me, I’m going out for Chinese food. Happy holidays, whatever you celebrate. Copyright © 2014 Simple Justice NY, LLC This feed is for personal, non-commercial and Newstex use only. The use of this feed anywhere else violates copyright. If this content is not in your news reader, it means the page you are viewing infringes copyright. (Digital Fingerprint: 51981395c77d7762065ca2c084b63e47)
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Beware of DUI Roadblocks this Holiday Season
In Illinois, a common practice used by police to bust drunk drivers is the use of DUI Roadblocks, otherwise referred to as Safety Checkpoints. Use of roadblocks to identify intoxicated drivers is legally permissible, only if utilized correctly by police. If you have been arrested for DUI following a roadblock stop, do not automatically assume that the stop, search, and arrest was proper, as the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution still affords citizens protection against unlawful search and seizure. The U.S. Supreme Court has determined that, if done properly, roadblocks do not unreasonably intrude into an individual's privacy because intoxicated motorists pose a substantial risk to the safety and welfare of other motorists. With that said, police are not granted unfettered freedom of intrusion, and are still governed by principles of reasonable suspicion to stop an individual and probable cause to make an arrest. For a roadblock to be valid, the certain…
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Massachusetts SJC Imposes New Rule on In-Court Identifications
In the recent case of Commonwealth v. Walter Crayton, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court established a new standard for the admission at trial of an in-court identification of the defendant where the witness had not, prior to trial, been asked to participate in an out of court identification procedure. The new rule imposes the burden on the Commonwealth to request. prior to trial, that the prospective witness be permitted to make an in-court identification if there has not been any previous identification of the defendant. Once the prosecutor makes this request, the burden remains on the defendant to establish that the proposed in-court identification would be “unnecessarily suggestive” and that there would be no “good reason” for it. Examples of “good reason” for the first identification procedure by a witness against a defendant at trial may include circumstances where the eyewitness was familiar with the defendant before…
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Yeager on Cop Killers
Daniel B. Yeager (California Western School of Law) has posted Cop Killers (48 Criminal Law Bulletin 428, 2012) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: The controlling purpose of this Article is to reach discovery or agreement on why police kill...
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Second Restatement of Law of Torts
A New York Personal Injury Lawyer said that, plaintiff, an attorney who was sued by his client's adversary, respondent herein argues that New York has never required special injury as an element of a malicious prosecution cause of action. Our review of New York case law indicates otherwise, and we decline to overrule those cases that have instilled proof of special injury as a necessary component of a malicious prosecution claim. Indeed, the certified question assumes the existence of the special injury requirement and focuses on what adverse consequences resulting from a civil suit could amount to a special injury. We thus perceive the certified question to be asking whether New York law limits this special injury to proof that a provisional remedy was imposed in a prior civil action. A New York Premises Liability Lawyer said that, although New York cases do state that interference with person or property the usual consequences of a provisional remedy constitute special…
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Petitioner now moves for re-argument or renewal...cont
On February 2, 1984, declining the invitation for further investigation and hearings, we denied this second application for reinstatement, again without opinion. Petitioner now moves for re-argument or renewal, or at least for an explanation for our denial of a hearing, to which the Committee had previously been amenable. In the alternative, petitioner asks for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeals. This time, the Departmental disciplinary Committee flatly opposes the motion on purely procedural grounds. The issue in this criminal case is whether he is entitled to a hearing to demonstrate his entitlement to reinstatement. On the question of character and fitness, petitioner has presented an impressive array of affidavits attesting to his rehabilitation and present good character, including affidavits from the former and present Nassau County labor commissioners and a United States Senator. Petitioner asks for a hearing to demonstrate his character and fitness to resume…
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Conviction of Illinois Hate Crime Carries Additional Penalties
A Cook County man was arrested this past October and charged with attempted first-degree murder and hate crimes for allegedly stabbing a 79-year-old African-American woman. Illinois Hate Crimes When most people think of a hate crime, they think of an assault upon an African-American, maybe even a lesbian, gay or transgendered individual. But hate crimes under Illinois law may be committed against an individual due to his: Race; Color; Creed; Religion; Ancestry; Gender; Sexual Orientation; Physical or mental disability, or; National origin. Hate crimes include not only assault and battery, but also: Theft; Trespass to residence, vehicle or real property; Damage to property; Mob action; Disorderly conduct, or; Harassment by telephone or electronic communications. Hate crimes are a class 4 felony – class 2 if it’s a second offense – and carry with it a minimum of one year in prison. Hate crimes are a class 3 felony if committed in certain locations, such as a…
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Christmas DUI Dangers and How to Avoid Them
Los Angeles DUI deaths and injuries are tragic no matter what time of year they occur. During the holidays, however, both the tragedy and the frequency of these incidents increase. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reports that many fatal traffic collisions that occur at Christmas involve DUIs. 57% of New Year’s traffic collisions, meanwhile, involve DUIs. It’s estimated that at least 1,200 deaths will occur across the U.S. this year because of DUIs this holiday season, with only a small percentage resulting in convictions. Many people face life-altering sentencing for DUI convictions, even for a first or second offense, because of circumstances such as children in the car or damage to multiple vehicles. Why do people drive under the influence during the holiday season? The attorneys at the Kraut Law Group hope to illuminate a few reasons and in so doing, educate readers and their loved ones. Stress The holiday season is perhaps the most stressful of all.…
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ABA, Utah Subcommittee Examine Criminal Justice System
A task force created by the House Judiciary Committee in 2013 finished their study on the state of the United States’ criminal justice system in August of this year. The results of their hearings regarding how they believe the criminal justice system can be improved have recently been made public. At about the same time […] The post ABA, Utah Subcommittee Examine Criminal Justice System appeared first on Salt Lake Criminal Defense.
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Authority and Alcohol: People in High Positions Can Get Los Angeles DUIs, Too
Although stories about celebrities facing Los Angeles DUI charges are reported every day, average citizens often act surprised when people in authority face similar charges. The attorneys at the Kraut Law Group have seen plenty of people in positions of authority deal with DUI charges and want to set the record straight on the prevalence of this problem. Oklahoma Senator Charged Republican senator Bryce Marlatt was recently charged with a subcategory of DUI known as actual physical control, or APC. APC indicates the vehicle was actually moving when the suspect was pulled over for the DUI. Woodward, OK, police found Marlatt asleep in his moving car. When asked how many beers he had, Marlatt replied, “None – I had what you call a bourbon and Coke.” He also said he had consumed “no more than anybody else” when asked further about his alcohol consumption. Senator Marlatt’s attorney claims that Marlatt had been having sleep problems and that he…
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Christmas Eve Open Thread
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AQAl Zaqwari Writes to Americans: Why We Hate You
Hereby, Inspire Magazine is committed to arm Muslim individuals - as well as Muslim groups as is in this issue - in their Jihâd on America. Previously, we have presented Muslims with different weapons, including bombs and tactics ... Now... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Merry Christmas to ALL Visitors, and to U.S. Military Folks Everywhere
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What Is the Punishment for the Possession or Sale of Xanax in California?
In California, the possession or sale of a controlled substance is illegal. When many people think of a “controlled substance” they envision drugs such as heroin or cocaine; however, prescription drugs are every bit as illegal when possessed or sold without a prescription in California. One drug that is commonly ... The post What Is the Punishment for the Possession or Sale of Xanax in California? appeared first on Law Office of Domenic J. Lombardo.
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Westbound Interstate 84 at milepost 191 blocked
IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000 Fax (208) 324-7897 For Immediate Release: 12/22/14 3:51 a.m. Please direct questions to the District Office At this time, the Idaho State Police is investigating a semi crash that is blocking both lanes of traffic, westbound I84 at milepost 191, just east of the Valley Road Exit. Motorists should use caution in the area and expect delays. Motorists should also be advised of winter weather which includes whiteout conditions and zero visibility throughout the majority of the Magic Valley. Motorists are encouraged to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. KM / LN -------------
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