http://www.abajournal.com/news/ en Copyright 2013 2013-05-19T05:42:46-06:00 http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/blade_runner_pistorius_is_charged_with_murder_says_he_was_shooting_at_intru/ An inspirational international track star who has been charged with the premeditated murder of his girlfriend at his home in South Africa says he thought he was shooting at an intruder through a closed bathroom door early on Valentine's Day. In an affidavit read by his lawyer Tuesday in a… Criminal Justice, International Law, Trials & Litigation, Evidence, International Courts/Tribunals, International, Africa Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:30:34 -0600 42906.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/us_ambassador_fled_to_safe_room_at_libyan_embassy_during_sept._11_attack_bu/ Unidentified senior officials with the U.S. Department of State have provided new details of a fatal Sept. 11 attack in which the American. ambassador to Libya and three others were reportedly killed at the embassy compound in Benghazi. They say the ambassador, J. Christopher Stevens, a 52-year-old law graduate of… Criminal Justice, Executive Branch, International Law, Legislation & Lobbying, International, Africa Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:10:49 -0500 41079.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/fatal_attack_on_us_ambassador_in_libya_a_terrorist/ The slaying of the U.S. ambassador to Libya, along with three others, at the consulate in Benghazi earlier this month, was part of a "terrorist attack," a White House press secretary told reporters Thursday. Also today, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced the appointment of an Accountability Review Board… Constitutional Law, Criminal Justice, Executive Branch, International Law, International, Africa Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:06:12 -0500 40813.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/4_suspects_arrested_in_sept._11_attack_on_us_consulate_in_which_american_am/ A Libyan official says four suspects have been arrested concerning a Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi in which the American ambassador to the country and three others died. "Four men are in custody and we are interrogating them because they are suspected of helping instigate the… Constitutional Law, Criminal Justice, International Law, International, Africa Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:19:40 -0500 40714.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/fatal_sept._11_attack_on_us_ambassador_to_libya_may_have_been_planned_extre/ A fatal Sept. 11 attack on U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three others at the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya, may have been planned in advance by Muslim extremists and inspired by al-Qaida, officials say. Although many reported details of the attack have not been confirmed, and a White… Constitutional Law, Criminal Justice, Executive Branch, International Law, Law Schools, International, Africa Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:55:26 -0500 40692.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/suit_alleges_evangelist_violated_international_law_by_waging_an_anti-gay_ca/ A Massachusetts evangelist is being accused of violating international law by preaching against the "evil" gay movement in Uganda. The Center for Constitutional Rights filed the suit on behalf of a gay rights group called Sexual Minorities Uganda, according to the New York Times, Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, International Law, International, Africa Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:40:23 -0500 37811.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/the_capital_of_rape_fighting_widespread_sexual_violence_in_the_congo/ Bar Associations, ABA, Criminal Justice, International Law, International, Africa, Your ABA Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:00:05 -0600 36836.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/legalrebels/article/african_adventurer_jeffrey_krilla_snr_denton/ A prime-cut filet might be the centerpiece of a New York or Chicago meal between law firm partners and business executives, while in Los Angeles they might dine on halibut and baby artichokes while discussing multimillion-dollar deals. And in some parts of Africa, the meal might be made up of… Business of Law, Law Practice Management, International Law, Law Firms, Large Firm, Partners, Legal Rebels, Legal Rebels Profiles, International Courts/Tribunals, International, Africa Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:49:40 -0500 34262.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/morocco_is_suddenly_hot_for_3rd_time_in_2_weeks/ For the third time in two weeks, one of the top London-based international law firms has announced plans to open an office in Morocco. This time, it's Norton Rose. The firm expects to open its doors in Casablanca in September, staffing the new site with three lawyers from its Paris… Business of Law, Law Practice Management, International Law, Law Firms, Associates, Large Firm, Partners, International, Africa Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:35:02 -0500 34156.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/clifford_chance_to_open_1st_office_in_africa/ Clifford Chance has announced that it is opening its first office in Africa. The London-based megafirm plans to plant its flag in Morocco by the end of the year, reports Legal Week. Mustapha Mourahib, a Paris-based partner who is a Moroccan national, will move there to establish… Energy Law, International Law, Law Firms, Large Firm, Partners, International, Africa, Europe, United Kingdom Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:49:10 -0500 34105.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/with_aba_help_mobile_court_tries_gender_crimes_in_country_known_as_worlds_r/ An unusual court that travels to remote communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo is trying 11 government soldiers accused of raping more than 60 women in attacks on New Year’s Day. The so-called mobile gender court conducts about 10 trials a month and has so far gained 94 rape… Bar Associations, ABA, Criminal Justice, Judiciary, International Courts/Tribunals, International, Africa Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:06:13 -0600 31022.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/shell_gets_a_pass_on_nigerian_claims_but_tort_laws_future_still_unclear/ Corporate Law, International Law, Tort Law, 2nd Circuit Court, International, Africa, The National Pulse Sat, 01 Jan 2011 04:00:40 -0600 29943.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/lanny_davis_becomes_go-to_lawyer_for_african_strongmen/ The lawyer and Democratic lobbyist who left McDermott Will & Emery to form his own firm has been in the news lately for his high-profile clients, but the press hasn’t been positive. Davis’ latest big-name client is Ivory Coast leader Laurent Gbagbo, who refused to give up power after losing… Careers, Legislation & Lobbying, International, Africa Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:00:34 -0600 30058.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/mergers_in_canada_south_africa_put_norton_rose_in_top_ten/ U.K. law firm Norton Rose is expanding into Canada and South Africa through mergers with two other firms. In Canada, Norton Rose is merging with Ogilvy Renault, according to Legal Week, the Am Law Daily and the Toronto… Business of Law, Law Practice Management, Law Firms, Mergers & Acquisitions, International, Africa, Europe, United Kingdom, North America, Canada Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:58:04 -0600 29384.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/nonprofits_education_fund_to_help_two_ugandan_women_pursue_law_degrees/ Ms.JD, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women advance in the legal profession, has created a Global Education Fund and awarded its first scholarships. The fund is intended to help women in developing nations pursue law degrees. Ms.JD will spend about $5,000 per year for five years to send… Careers, Women in the Law, International, Africa Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:32:59 -0500 29045.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/law_prof_says_hell_no_doubt_be_killed_if_he_returns_to_rwanda/ A Minnesota law professor facing charges of genocide denial for his work representing a Rwandan presidential candidate says he has “no doubt” he’ll be killed if he returns to the country. William Mitchell law professor Peter Erlinder said he would follow his lawyer’s advice in the case, the Criminal Justice, International Law, Law Professors, International, Africa Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:29:54 -0500 29040.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/us_law_prof_to_be_charged_in_rwanda_with_genocide_denial/ Rwanda's top prosecutor wants a professor from William Mitchell College of law to appear in a Rwandan court and face charges of genocide denial, the Associated Press reported. Professor Peter Erlinder declined to comment to the news organization. Prosecutor Martin Ngoga made the announcement in Arusha, Tanzania,… Criminal Justice, International Law, Law Professors, International Courts/Tribunals, International, Africa Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:07:57 -0500 29010.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/in_the_hot_zones/ International Law, Law Professors, International Courts/Tribunals, International, Africa, Your ABA Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:20:28 -0500 28398.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/2nd_circuit_bars_alien_tort_suits_for_corporate_human_rights_abuses_oversea/ A federal appeals court has ruled that a law used to collect damages in the United States for human rights abuses in other countries does not apply to corporations. The Alien Tort Statute can be used to sue only individuals, not corporations, according to the New York City-based 2nd U.S.… Corporate Law, International Law, Tort Law, International, Africa Mon, 20 Sep 2010 06:00:36 -0500 28407.abajournal.com http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/lawyer_wears_a_wire_in_bid_to_stop_elephant_poaching/ A Connecticut lawyer posed as an American tourist interested in buying ivory last February as part of an effort to help the Kenyan government crack down on poachers. G. Kenneth Bernhard of Cohen and Wolf in Westport wore a hidden microphone when he purchased ivory from a roadside gift shop… Animal Law, Criminal Justice, Personal Lives, International, Africa Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:55:50 -0500 27399.abajournal.com