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News UN counterterrorism official to investigate US, UK surveillance
UN counterterrorism official to investigate US, UK surveillance
Taylor Gillan
December 3, 2013 11:22:52 am

UN Special Rapporteur on counterterrorism Ben Emmerson on Monday stated that he plans to launch an investigation into the surveillance activities of the US National Security Agency (NSA) and the UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)...

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News Belgium approves bill allowing minors to request euthanasia
Belgium approves bill allowing minors to request euthanasia
Taylor Gillan
November 28, 2013 11:54:03 am

The Belgian Senate committee on Wednesday voted in favor of passing a controversial bill that aims to extend the right to request euthanasia to children with terminal illnesses and adults with dementia. Although still not...

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News Federal appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit against Merrill Lynch
Federal appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit against Merrill Lynch
Taylor Gillan
November 22, 2013 11:42:49 am

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Thursday upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by South Korea's Woori Bank against Bark of America's Merrill Lynch unit. The lawsuit, which...

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News Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider arguments in two voter ID cases
Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider arguments in two voter ID cases
Taylor Gillan
November 21, 2013 01:47:45 pm

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear arguments in two separate cases concerning Act 23, the state's voter ID law . One case will review a decision by the Madison-based District Four Court of Appeals...

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News Hawaii judge upholds same-sex marriage law
Hawaii judge upholds same-sex marriage law
Taylor Gillan
November 15, 2013 11:16:32 am

A Hawaii Circuit Court judge on Thursday upheld the state's recently enacted same-sex marriage law despite a challenge from opponents who argue the state's Constitution prohibits it. The new law, which will take effect December 2...

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News AI: UN Security Council must not defer trial of Kenya president
AI: UN Security Council must not defer trial of Kenya president
Taylor Gillan
November 15, 2013 07:16:03 am

Amnesty International (AI) on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council not to defer the International Criminal Court (ICC) trial of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta despite mounting political pressure. A draft resolution seeking the deferral...

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News UN urges international community to fund Khmer Rouge tribunal
UN urges international community to fund Khmer Rouge tribunal
Taylor Gillan
November 8, 2013 11:30:38 am

A senior UN official on Thursday urged international donors to provide financial support to Cambodia's UN-backed Khmer Rouge tribunal, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) , in order to allow it to continue...

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News Europe rights court finds Greece same-sex civil unions ban unlawful
Europe rights court finds Greece same-sex civil unions ban unlawful
Taylor Gillan
November 7, 2013 01:45:36 pm

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Thursday that the exclusion of same-sex couples from civil unions under Greek law is a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights . The court held [press...

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News ICC postpones trial of Kenya president
ICC postpones trial of Kenya president
Taylor Gillan
November 1, 2013 11:28:13 am

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday postponed the trial of Kenyan President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta until February, vacating the previously established November commencement date. The chamber expressed its regret...

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Hawaii senate approves same-sex marriage bill
Taylor Gillan
October 31, 2013 01:52:05 pm

The Hawaii Senate on Wednesday approved a measure to legalize same-sex marriage in the state. The legislation, which has been sent on to the House after a 20-4 vote in favor of the bill,...

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THIS DAY @ LAW

Anita Hill testifies about Clarence Thomas sexual harassment

Attorney Anita Hill testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee on October 11, 1991 about sexual harassment she suffered from her former supervisor Clarence Thomas, who was nominated by President Ronald Regan for a seat on the US Supreme Court. The US Senate would later confirm Thomas by a vote of 52–48 despite Hill's testimony. Watch the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings on CSPAN.

Vatican II opens

On October 11, 1962, the Second Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church convened in Rome, Italy. Over the next three years, the conference modernized Church Law for the modern era. The most noticeable changes included the celebration of mass in the vernacular, a new emphasis on the role of laypersons, and a greater acceptance of other faiths. Read documents from Vatican II from Church archives.

Harlan Fiske Stone born

On October 11, 1872, Harlan Fiske Stone, future Columbia Law School dean (1910-1924), US Attorney General under President Calvin Coolidge (1924-25), US Supreme Court Associate Justice (1925-41) and Chief Justice (1941-46), was born in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. As part of a political compromise, Stone became the first Supreme Court nominee to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee, testifying for five hours on January 28, 1925.

Harlan Fiske Stone born

On October 11, 1872, Harlan Fiske Stone, future Columbia Law School dean (1910-1924), US Attorney General under President Calvin Coolidge (1924-25), US Supreme Court Associate Justice (1925-41) and Chief Justice (1941-46), was born in Chesterfield, New Hampshire.

As part of a political compromise, Stone became the first Supreme Court nominee to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee, testifying for five hours on January 28, 1925.

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