The court found that the responsibility for ensuring PDPA compliance laid with the MCST, as it had appointed the security company. For its breach of PDPA obligations, the MCST was ordered to pay a fine of $5,000 – this lower amount took into account the fact that the MCST had voluntarily...
16. Biden’s lawyers argue his prosecution is evidence of the criminal justice system being weaponized for political gain. He agreed to speak with POLITICO for this daily Q&A and in written responses made his first comments on the campaign since his father bowed out of the race ...
However, the analysis has also suggested that other crucial features in the framework have not been paid sufficient attention. Greater delegation is only effective to the degree that the regulators are held accountable for their advancement of statutory objectives and use of empowered rule-making and...
Adjudicators are lawyers appointed by the Government to the Human Rights Adjudication Panel. The Commission asks the Chief Adjudicator to assign one of the members of the Panel to consider each complaint. Can adjudication be appealed? If you do not agree with an adjudicator's decision, you may...
Powers of attorney must benotarizedin most states. It's potentially easier for the agent if a notary’s seal and signature are on the document even in states that don't require it. File the POA Some states require that specific kinds of POAs be filed with a court or government office be...
"Trump's lawyers are now going to make every argument they can make based on the Supreme Court's decision," said Pace University School of Law professor Bennett L. Gershman. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges in each case, and has accused the cases of being...
When an accused witch appeared in front of the Court of Oyer and Terminer during the Salem witch trials, the law assumed they were guilty. Today, the presumption of innocence, or the idea that an individual accused of a crime is “innocent until proven guilty,” is one of the fundamental...
Today, there are over 60 active asbestos trust funds. These trusts are managed by court-appointed trustees whose duty is to ensure that funds remain sufficient to compensate all current and future eligible claimants.“There is currently more than $30 billion remaining in over 60 active asbestos ...
When someone is indicted, they appear in court to hear their charges. This is the arraignment, where they are read their rights and can also receive a court-appointed attorney, if needed. How many times has Trump been indicted? The former president has been indicted twice. The first time...
These Kids Need Lawyers: Why and How the United States Must Provide the Right to Appointed Counsel for Detained Unaccompanied ChildrenFERRER, ADRIELLISan Diego International Law Journal