THIS TIME BULGARIA IS DETERMINED TO SUCCEED Corruption and organized crime is a worldwide vice, not just a Bulgarian phenomenon, says Chris Braham, Law Enforcement & Management Consulting Global Services Chris Braham is a member of the … [Read more...] about Bulgaria’s PM Has Both The Will And The Potential To Carry Out Reforms
Brussels Often Criticizes Bulgaria, Sometimes Without Grounds
DR. EHRENFELD: FIGHT CORRUPTION NOW The Bulgarians should take their Premier's courage as an example, says Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld is the director of the US Centre for the Study of Corruption and the Rule of Law. She is in … [Read more...] about Brussels Often Criticizes Bulgaria, Sometimes Without Grounds
Congress Seeks To Extend Free-Speech Protections To Libel Cases Overseas
An American author who has faced lawsuits for her writings about terrorism financing has sparked a burgeoning legal movement in the United States. In recent weeks, there has been a flurry of legislative activity taking aim at the growing number of … [Read more...] about Congress Seeks To Extend Free-Speech Protections To Libel Cases Overseas
Bill Targets Overseas Libel Suits
A bill introduced in the U.S. Congress would penalize plaintiffs who use looser libel laws overseas to bring frivolous lawsuits. The bill, introduced in recent weeks in the House of Representatives by Rep. Pete King (R-N.Y.) and in the Senate by Sen. … [Read more...] about Bill Targets Overseas Libel Suits
Hacks V Beaks – Rich People And Bad Laws Mean Tough Times For Free Speech
WHEN writing about litigious issues, big British newspapers favour phrases such as "he strenuously denies all wrong-doing" (possible translation: has no convincing explanation of his behaviour); "has failed to dispel speculation that..." (was … [Read more...] about Hacks V Beaks – Rich People And Bad Laws Mean Tough Times For Free Speech
A Victory For Free Speech- The Washington Times Editorial
May 11, 2008 THE WASHINGTON TIMES EDITORIAL - One of the most powerful weapons Islamists have is the threat to use the courts to silence people who get in their way. That's why it was so heartening to learn that on April 30, New York Gov. David … [Read more...] about A Victory For Free Speech- The Washington Times Editorial
Libel Tourism Is Real
Several months ago I began an analysis of the misuse of foreign and domestic judicial systems for political purposes. At the same time it seemed as though there were frequently instances of strange happenings in the news. Taxi drivers not allowing … [Read more...] about Libel Tourism Is Real
Specter, Lieberman, King Introduce Free Speech Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 7, 2008)—U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and U.S. Representative … [Read more...] about Specter, Lieberman, King Introduce Free Speech Protection Act
The Libel Terrorism Protection Act, Also Known As Rachel's Law, Signed By Governor
Albany, NY (May 1, 2008) -- New York State Governor David Paterson yesterday signed the "Libel Terrorism Protection Act" (S.6687/A.9652), which on March 31 passed the state's Assembly and Senate unanimously. Also known as Rachel's Law, the bill … [Read more...] about The Libel Terrorism Protection Act, Also Known As Rachel's Law, Signed By Governor
Governor Signs "Libel Terrorism Protection Act" Into Law
Assemblyman Rory I. Lancman, New York State Assembly - 25th District Senator Dean G. Skelos, New York State Senate - 9th District Contacts: Sean Finnerty 718-820-0241 (Assm. Lancman) Tom Dunham 518-455-3171 (Sen. Skelos) First-in-the-nation … [Read more...] about Governor Signs "Libel Terrorism Protection Act" Into Law