Foley Hoag Partner Steps Up for Georgia in ICJ Sep 5, 2008
No, says Reichler, even though both countries are signatories to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD), the substantive law cited in the case. Still, he says, "Most of the time states do obey orders of the court, perhaps to avoid a big political price.". (Law.com)
Suit Against N.J. Acutrim Packager Can Proceed Jun 11, 2008
The appeals court also reversed Garruto's holding that Alabama procedural and substantive law should apply since that state has an interest in protecting its own residents. Applying Alabama law would have meant that the product liability claim was time-barred, because that state, unlike New Jersey, does not apply the discovery rule to such claims. (Law.com)
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Jan 23, 2008
The Administration of Douglas Unified School District No. 27 (the School District ) and George Watkins, an administrator employed by the School District for the 2007-2008 school year, represent, covenant and agree that there is a material dispute between the parties as to what occurred during the 2006 to 2008 school years. In order to resolve this dispute in the most practical manner possible, the parties agree as follows. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
College of the Siskiyous courses and happenings Oct 25, 2007
This class explores the California substantive law (Penal Code) and the practical application of codes to specific criminal acts. Attendance at a criminal court trial is anticipated. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
RE: Can Judicial Inefficiency Lead to Mob Justice Jul 21, 2007
Additionally, in the exercise of this important and necessary function of administering justice between individuals and the state, both lawyers and judges have to observe rules of substantive law vis--vis the rules of procedure. We therefore have the Criminal Code, the Civil Procedure Code, the Evidence Decree and other similar statutes all of which are meant to ensure that the parties to the litigation can fairly present their case and that no party over-reaches another. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mob Action is not justifiable Jul 8, 2007
It must be strongly indicated that, the Courts are to comply strictly with the substantive law vis--vis the rules of procedure in the interest of justice. Certainly, if we do away with the rules of procedure, whether civil or criminal, we are likely to save some time. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mover Fails to Prove Jurisdiction in Suit Over Internet Site Jun 29, 2007
Federal courts hearing diversity suits apply state substantive law. The company appealed. (Law.com)
Muse honored by association May 17, 2007
To earn a certificate a district or city court clerk has to have served as a chief clerk or deputy clerk for three years; completed a minimum of 30 hours of training, including training in financial and accounting responsibilities, filing and docketing, office and courtroom management and substantive law; completed a new clerks orientation program and be a current member of the Arkansas District and City Court Clerk s Association. The certificates were awarded at an April 27 luncheon. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Governor revives stream access issuePosted on April 11 Apr 12, 2007
He is trying to make substantive law by an amendment that is totally unrelated to the bill we passed,'' said Sen. Keith Bales, R-Otter. (Missoulian, MT)
Governor's budget director denounces GOP's six bills Mar 6, 2007
The legal question arises because the six Republican budget bills may include substantive law, which Ewer said is prohibited from being put into budget measures that must pass. Ewer said the contrast between the Schweitzer budget bill and the GOP spending bills ould not be sharper and could not be clearer. (Missoulian, MT)
new rules of federal civil procedure Feb 24, 2007
The amended rule doesn't affect the substantive law governing privilege; that is, the law of the forum or other applicable law still controls. Instead, the rule describes a framework for preservation of rights and presentation of claims. (Law.com)
Museums face fallout in fight over carving Jan 17, 2007
He told the judge: "The principal issues in the case are first, whether the court should determine the question of title according to the substantive law of France or of Iran and, secondly, if the applicable substantive law is French law, whether Mrs Berend acquired title under French law thereby extinguishing Iran's prior title.". Iran based its title to the fragment on two sources historic title and Iranian statutory law. (Yahoo News -- Art and Museums)
Teachers challenge Fla. bonus pay plan Jan 13, 2007
The bonus plan was created under temporary language in the annual state budget and will die when a new budget takes effect in July unless lawmakers put it in the next budget or enact a substantive law. . (Yahoo News -- Education)
