This piece concentrates on the duty of national judges to interpret and apply municipal law in accordance with the American Convention on Human Rights. It holds that national judges must carry on a 'conventionality control', comparing national laws with the Convention and the interpretation of its ...
homeowners could possibly contact them to discuss the procedure of modifying or removing restrictions. Similarly, if it's a municipal rule, it may be possible to bring the issue to a local city council
Zoning refers to municipal or local laws and regulations that govern howreal propertycan and cannot be used in certain geographic areas. For example, zoning laws can limitcommercialor industrial use of land to prevent oil, manufacturing, or other types of businesses from building in residential nei...
Federal, state, and local tax laws specify certain categories of income that are not subject to income taxation. Generally, interest paid on state and local government bonds is exempt from federal income tax. Federal law also exempts interest paid on some special narrow categories of federal agenc...
Bribery can occur in a multitude of scenarios, such as: Obtaining a zoning determination of a local municipal board Obtaining a government construction project Getting a speeding ticket thrown out Receiving a higher letter grade in school Receiving special land privileges from the government ...
The community policing model (also called ''community-oriented policing'') has several main elements that allow it to function as effectively as possible. Community policing involves police as well as businesses, municipal agencies, and individuals. The main community policing model used these days ...
. Tax shelters are legal, and can range from investments or investment accounts that provide favorable tax treatment, to activities or transactions that lower taxable income through deductions or credits. Common examples of tax shelter are employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plans and municipal bonds...
(e.g., the saluting of the flags of foreign warships at sea). In addition, the study of international law, or public international law, is distinguished from the field ofconflict of laws, or private internationallaw, which is concerned with the rules of municipal law—as international ...
More often than not, public infrastructure improvements—such as safer and more convenient highways and public transportation facilities; new water, sewer, and power lines; dams and reservoirs; and cultural facilities—requires the payment of new or increased taxes. Additionally,eminent domain lawsgive...
Civic engagement describes how individuals become involved in their community to make a positive difference in the lives of their fellow citizens. Drawing on the ideology ofcommunitarianism, the active involvement of people through civic engagement seeks to secure the common good. The success of civic...