Abuse of the legal system

President of Honduras reassures that there will be no tolerance for public or private corruption in handling COVID-19 emergency

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Articles, Human behavior, Abuse of the legal system, Corporate law, Corruption, Crime, Deception, Political corruption, Politics

"We will not allow anyoneto mess around with the health and wellbeing of the people.

Key Points: 
  • "We will not allow anyoneto mess around with the health and wellbeing of the people.
  • However, the supplier for Honduras case did not comply with the delivery due date and there are doubts about the documentation presented by the provider company.
  • He recalled that the government approved a series of provisions and regulations to face COVID-19 in the national territory.
  • President Hernndez reiterated once again his commitment to fight corruption and impunity, so transparency prevails.

Magnitsky legislation

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Magnitsky Act, Abuse of the legal system, Prisoner abuse, Sergei Magnitsky, Crime, Money laundering, Magnitsky, Law, Abuse, Jamison Firestone

Stronger legislation providing for sanctions against corrupt officials who commit gross human rights abuse has been passed...

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  • Stronger legislation providing for sanctions against corrupt officials who commit gross human rights abuse has been passed...

    Sergei Magnitsky was a Russian lawyer who uncovered large-scale tax fraud.

  • Arguments used against introducing Bills or changing existing law to provide Magnitsky legislation have included questions about the definition of gross human rights abuse and the suggestion that powers to sanction gross human rights abusers are already there in existing legislation.
  • Two major pieces of legislation to have Magnitsky elements added to them: the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill (now the Sanctions and anti-Money Laundering Act 2018).
  • There are some who question the effectiveness of Magnitsky legislation: there are countless powerful officials who commit gross human rights abuses; choosing who to impose sanctions upon is likely to be a subjective business.

Shegerian & Associates: Emmy Award Winning Producer, Who Advocated for Diversity in Newsrooms, May Proceed on His Claims Against CNN For Race Discrimination, Retaliation, Court Rules

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Friday, June 19, 2020
Law, Abuse of the legal system, Lawsuits, Right to petition, Strategic lawsuit against public participation, Strategic lawsuits against public participation, Tort law, Remand, Supreme Court of the United States, DVD Copy Control Ass'n, Inc. v. Bunner

CNN previously had filed an Anti-SLAPP motion based on the argument that it had the First Amendment right to fire Wilson, a producer.

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  • CNN previously had filed an Anti-SLAPP motion based on the argument that it had the First Amendment right to fire Wilson, a producer.
  • Thereafter, the Supreme Court remanded the case back to the Court of Appeal to determine the second prong of the test: if Wilson's claims had minimal merit.
  • On remand, the Court of Appeal, again, found in favor of Wilson, holding that his claims do in fact maintain the requisite minimal merit to proceed.
  • CNN again petitioned to the Supreme Court to reverse the Court of Appeal.

Subject files - CONT Workshops in preparation - Committee on Budgetary Control

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Articles, Abuse of the legal system, Corporate law, Corruption, Crime, Deception, Political corruption, Artificial intelligence, Emergency management, Big data

Workshops are being prepared by the Policy Department for Budgetary Affairs which will be held by remote participation with dates and times to be confirmed: (1) Missing Trader Fraud: definition, effects, prevention and solutions; and (2) Use of big data; and AI in fighting corruption and misuse of public funds - good practice, ways forward and how to integrate new technology into contemporary control framework.

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  • Workshops are being prepared by the Policy Department for Budgetary Affairs which will be held by remote participation with dates and times to be confirmed: (1) Missing Trader Fraud: definition, effects, prevention and solutions; and (2) Use of big data; and AI in fighting corruption and misuse of public funds - good practice, ways forward and how to integrate new technology into contemporary control framework.

'Wrongful Conviction: False Confessions' Delves Into the 25-Year Legal Nightmare of Daniel Villegas

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Abuse of the legal system, Law, Overturned convictions in the United States, Criminal law, False confessions, Legal error, Miscarriage of justice

While two of the boys ran and escaped, two were shot dead.

Key Points: 
  • While two of the boys ran and escaped, two were shot dead.
  • Police found no DNA or forensic evidence connecting any individual to the crime.
  • Wrongful Conviction: False Confessionsis available through the same feed and platforms where fans already listen and subscribe to theWrongful Conviction with JasonFlomseries.
  • Wrongful Conviction: False Confessions,Wrongful Conviction with JasonFlom, and an upcoming slate of Wrongful Conviction Presentspodcastsare produced by Lava forGoodPodcastsin association with Signal Co. No1 and PRX.

Experts to discuss impacts of frivolous defamation lawsuits during March 17 Sunshine Week event

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Law, Tort law, Abuse of the legal system, Lawsuits, Right to petition, Strategic lawsuit against public participation, Strategic lawsuits against public participation, Frivolous litigation

Reservations for the free event are required and can be made here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunshine-week-frivolous-lawsuits-and-their-... .

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  • Reservations for the free event are required and can be made here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunshine-week-frivolous-lawsuits-and-their-... .
  • These lawsuits are often brought by wealthy, powerful individuals and institutions who may object to news coverage criticalof their activities.
  • In recent years, state legislatures have responded to the growing prevalence of frivolous defamation lawsuits by passing or strengtheninganti-SLAPP laws.
  • As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute serves as a beacon for journalism in the public interest.

'Making a Murderer' Lawyers Debut Gripping New Podcast Series: 'Wrongful Conviction: False Confessions'

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Record labels, Abuse of the legal system, Law, Jason Flom, Flom, Criminal law, Lava Records, False confession, Miscarriage of justice

"You won't be able to forget these captivating stories," Drizin said, "and we hope you'll join our shared fight for justice."

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  • "You won't be able to forget these captivating stories," Drizin said, "and we hope you'll join our shared fight for justice."
  • Jason Flom, the executive producer of the False Confessions podcast, is the founder of Lava Media, which includes Lava Music as well as Lava for Good Podcasts.
  • Wrongful Conviction: False Confessionsis available through the same feed and platforms where fans already listen and subscribe to the Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom series.
  • Wrongful Conviction: False Confessions, Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom, and an upcoming slate of Wrongful Conviction Presents podcastsare produced by Lava for Good Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1 and PRX.

Consumer watchdog group offers $1,000 prize to the person who can find the wackiest warning label

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Monday, February 17, 2020
Tort law, Abuse of the legal system, Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch, Robert Dorigo Jones, Safety, Warning label, Northville, Warning, Articles, Academic disciplines

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch launched its popular Wacky Warning Label contest today offering a $1,000 top prize for the person who can find the most outlandish product warning label.

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  • NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch launched its popular Wacky Warning Label contest today offering a $1,000 top prize for the person who can find the most outlandish product warning label.
  • Now in the 20th edition of the contest, the organization uses warning label submissions to highlight the lengths companies must go to protect themselves from over-eager liability suits.
  • Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch encourages anyone finding an absurd product warning label to submit it along with their information to www.LawsuitFairness.org .
  • Dorigo Jones is the bestselling author of Remove Child Before Folding: The 101 Stupidest, Silliest and Wackiest Warning Labels Ever.

Treliant Appoints Michael Malarkey as Managing Director, to Expand Global Business

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Monday, February 10, 2020
Consulting, Banking, Professional services, Finance, Political corruption, Articles, Politics, Human behavior, Corporate law, Abuse of the legal system, Corruption, Crime, Deception, Bribery, Acumen

Michael Malarkey has joined Treliant as Managing Director, to expand the firms global business.

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  • Michael Malarkey has joined Treliant as Managing Director, to expand the firms global business.
  • Business, financial crime, and regulation are all cross-border affairs in the global digital economy, and companies face related challenges every day, said Treliant Chief Executive Officer B. Scott Fisher.
  • Michael has the international experience and acumen to help our clients master this complex and ever-changing environment.
  • Governments around the world are focusing intently on matters of bribery, corruption, fraud, and accounting irregularitiesacross all industries, said Michael.

Michigan Legal Watchdog Group Re-forms To Fight Excessive Litigation

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
Tort law, Abuse of the legal system, Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch, Human rights abuses, Northville, Michigan, Watchdog, Northville, Abuse, Law, Social issues

This has prompted a legal watchdog group that disbanded in 2013 to return to action.

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  • This has prompted a legal watchdog group that disbanded in 2013 to return to action.
  • For 17 years, Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch served as a non-partisan citizen watchdog over the courts.
  • It worked to increase public awareness of all the ways excessive litigation negatively affects job providers, families and communities.
  • Based in Northville, Michigan, Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch is a non-partisan citizen watchdog over the courts.