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The Latest: International court 'undeterred' by Bolton
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2018/09/12 14:12
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The International Criminal Court says it will continue to do its work "undeterred," despite National security adviser John Bolton's condemnation.
olton asserted Monday the court "threatens American sovereignty and U.S. national security interests."
The Netherlands-based court said in a statement Tuesday it was established by a treaty supported by 123 countries. It says it prosecuted cases only when those countries failed to do so or did not do so "genuinely."
The court pledges to "continue to do its work undeterred, in accordance with those principles and the overarching idea of the rule of law."
Bolton's speech came as an ICC judge was expected to soon announce a decision on a request from prosecutors to open an investigation into allegations of war crimes committed by Afghan national security forces, Taliban and Haqqani network militants and U.S. forces and intelligence in Afghanistan.
Iran's foreign minister is criticizing the United States for its opposition to the International Criminal Court.
Mohammad Javad Zarif said on his Twitter account Tuesday, "The US threatens to impose sanctions on the ICC & even prosecute its judges in American courts. Where is the outrage?"
He says, "The boorishness of this rogue US regime seems to know no bounds."
U.S. national security adviser John Bolton on Monday denounced the legitimacy of the Netherlands-based court, which was created in 2002 to prosecute war crimes. |
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Securing your Path to Success as a Start Up Law Firm
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2018/09/11 14:14
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Whether you have moved forward from your previous firm to work as a Sole Practitioner or to organize a partnership for your new legal enterprise, getting your firm on a successful path can be an extraordinarily stressful endeavor. From employing your staff, securing a location, creating your legal entity, finding the right CPA, anticipating your pre-launch to administrating the day-to-day operations, walking in the path as a successful startup firm can be overwhelming.
As they say, the grass is always greener… Statistically, lawyers developing a new business venture will eventually succeed and many exceed their income level they once had at larger firms. Typically, most start up lawyers will initially struggle to attain their goals, especially during the first year. However, with precise planning and diligent research, these challenges can be managed, and in many cases be avoided: by adhering to a thorough, well-planned preliminary launch, setting attainable goals and the exploitation of successful marketing tactics, launching your startup can posture your firm into an optimal position for your first year leaving the nest.
Lawyer web designers are numerous these days, and as a lawyer or law firm, you need to be selective in your choice. Your website is, after all, the online representation of your firm, and the first impression a potential client will recieve. A good website that has achieved top rankings can make all the difference in the world, and is becoming more and more imperative for law firms by the day. Every law firm in todays world should hire a lawyer web designer to create a lawyer website for them, or risk falling behind the crowd. This site will hopefully help you in choosing the best lawyer web designer for your firm.
Marking Solutions For Lawyers and Law Firms. |
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Court: Free speech protects Trump comments at Kentucky rally
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2018/09/11 14:12
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A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit alleging President Donald Trump incited a riot during a 2016 Kentucky campaign rally that led to assaults of three protesters.
Kentucky residents Kashiya Nwanguma (kah-SHY'-ah wan-GOO'-mah), Molly Shah and Henry Brousseau filed the lawsuit in 2016. They attended Trump's campaign rally in Louisville on March 1, 2016.
Security officers removed them after Trump said from the stage: "Get 'em out of here." The protesters were pushed and shoved on their way out. A 26-year-old white nationalist was later fined and given a suspended jail sentence for his actions.
The lawsuit sought damages against Trump for inciting a riot, which is a misdemeanor under Kentucky law. But the court ruled Trump's comments are protected as free speech under the First Amendment.
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The Latest: Bolton says international court 'dead to us'
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2018/09/10 15:08
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The United States is pledging to use "any means necessary" to protect American citizens and allies from International Criminal Court prosecution.
President Donald Trump's national security adviser, John Bolton, says the court is "illegitimate" and "for all intents and purposes, the ICC is already dead to us."
Bolton delivered his remarks Monday to the conservative Federalist Society in Washington. He says that the court threatens the "constitutional rights" of Americans and U.S. sovereignty.
The ICC, which is based in the Hague, has a mandate to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
President Bill Clinton signed the Rome Statute that established the court, but his successor, George W. Bush, renounced the signature, citing fears that Americans would be unfairly prosecuted for political reasons.
The State Department is announcing the closure of the Palestine Liberation Organization office in Washington.
The department says that the PLO "has not taken steps to advance the start of direct and meaningful negotiations with Israel."
It accuses the Palestinian leadership of condemning a yet-to-be-released Trump administration plan to forge peace between Israel and the Palestinians. It also contends that the PLO is refusing to engage with the U.S. government on peace efforts.
In its statement Monday, the department says its decision is also consistent with administration and congressional concerns with Palestinian attempts to prompt an investigation of Israel by the International Criminal Court. |
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