Archive for September, 2010

International Law And The Right To A Healthy Environment As A Jus Cogens Human Right

I. Legal Scientific context and theoretical issues To date, not to accept the traditional international law, human rights, the environment in a clean and healthy environment is a jus cogens right of the people. Jus cogens (“compelling law”) refers to mandatory legal principles and standards which are internationally binding on all states regardless of their [...]

Public Defender Vs Private Attorney

An interesting study in the New York Times reported discussion of the difference between a public defender represented, rather than represented by counsel appointed in criminal proceedings. The study was conducted by two economists from Emory University. The study found that in severe cases, “the older the average sentence for clients of public defenders was [...]

Procedures For Converting a Separation Agreement Into a Divorce Under New York Law

May be, according to the New York law on family relations, Article 170.6, signed an agreement and confirmed as the basis of a divorce or separation after his first birthday used. If the divorce is obtained in this way, it is considered a “conversion divorce.” Within a year of good performance, both spouses signatures before [...]

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