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Many Asian and European nations have "professional" jurors, but not the USA and Canada. Why not? How many of us really want to do jury duty? and are the juries really trying cases as effectively as they should?Many Asian and European nations have "professional" jurors, but not the USA... more
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For many, a career in corporate law is a great way to blend a passion for business with a love for the legal system. Whether you're a business or law student or already working in the field, it's smart to keep abreast of the latest news, find out about new legislation and meet others who share your passions. One great way to do this is by becoming a regular reader of some of the best corporate law blogs out there.
LINK : http://www.bschool.com/blog/2011/40-best-corporate-law-blogs/For many, a career in corporate law is a great way to blend a passion for business... more
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Today, the US Supreme Court opened its 222nd annual session. By federal law, the court opens on the first Monday in October. Each session usually ends in late June or early July. Our constitution established the US Supreme Court. Congress has the power to create other “inferior” courts. Those include federal district and appeals courts, and state supreme and appeals courts. In Pennsylvania, the lower Courts of Common Pleas operate on the county level. Common pleas courts supervise local district magistrates.
Read more . . . http://www.examiner.com/public-policy-in-pittsburgh/us-supreme-court-session-opens-1Today, the US Supreme Court opened its 222nd annual session. By federal law, the... more
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In this candid commentary, correspondent Kaj Larsen goes behind the scenes of Vanguard's episode "War Crimes." Kaj talks about the empathetic bond he forged with Inmate Clark Fish, an Army medic who suffers from PTSD and is now waiting to find out if he'll be sentenced to death for the murder of his girlfriend. Plus, hear Kaj talk about readjusting after his own service as a Navy SEAL, the challenges of reporting a story that no authorities want to track statistics for, and how PTSD is one of the oldest stories known to man.
Watch a trailer for "War Crimes" here: http://current.com/shows/vanguard/92518362_war-crimes-vanguard-trailer.htm
"Vanguard," airing weekly on Current TV Wednesdays at 10/9c, is a no-limits documentary series whose award-winning correspondents put themselves in extraordinary situations to immerse viewers in global issues that have a large social significance. Unlike sound-bite driven reporting, the show's correspondents, Adam Yamaguchi, Kaj Larsen, Christof Putzel and Mariana van Zeller, serve as trusted guides who take viewers on in-depth real life adventures in pursuit of some of the world's most important stories.
For more, go to http://current.com/vanguard.In this candid commentary, correspondent Kaj Larsen goes behind the scenes of... more
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Everyone on this list paid a price for something they didn’t do, and that’s a reminder that in the legal system, there’s always room for improvement. :http://www.forensiccolleges.net/blog/2010/15-shocking-wrongful-convictions/Everyone on this list paid a price for something they didn’t do, and... more
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This goes well with the other post where Sheriff's steal an attorney's documents. My personal history with the courts, police setups, lies, murder and money is a testament to this story.This goes well with the other post where Sheriff's steal an attorney's... more
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Press Pass TV examines the importance of individuals knowing their rights from an early age and what it means for our society when they don't.Press Pass TV examines the importance of individuals knowing their rights from an... more
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District Attorney says 'filing criminal charges might make any future false accuser
reluctant to recant,tell truth'District Attorney says 'filing criminal charges might make any future false... more
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PRIVATE PRISONS ARE BACK...
Outlawed at the beginning of the 20th Century, private corporations are once again owning and operating prisons for profit. A controversial issue which dates back to the days that followed the Emancipation Proclamation, CORRECTIONS examines its re-appearance today amidst globalization and the most awesome growth of prisons in all of modern history, painting a complex portrait of what many are calling the "prison industrial complex."
CLICK FOR FULL ATRICLE....PRIVATE PRISONS ARE BACK...
Outlawed at the beginning of the 20th Century, private... more
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Some days, I am ashamed to be an American. Today, I've been astonished and outraged by yesterday's 5-4 Supreme Court decision that prisoners have no constitutional right to DNA testing that might prove their innocence.Some days, I am ashamed to be an American. Today, I've been astonished and... more
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President Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to announce major changes to the French judiciary, bringing it closer to the system in the English-speaking world.
According to the French newspaper Le Monde, Mr Sarkozy wants to abolish investigating magistrates, who currently act as independent judges.
The changes would allow state prosecutors and the police to take the lead in investigations instead.
Critics say the move would leave the system open to political interference.
At present the investigating magistrate plays a powerful and independent role, overseeing investigations by police and prosecutors, examining the evidence, and deciding if a case should go to trial.President Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to announce major changes to the French... more
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The Canadian government is launching a pilot project that will put ankle monitors on paroled prisoners to track them day and night.
Great idea or crossing the line???The Canadian government is launching a pilot project that will put ankle monitors on... more
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