Human Rights Law

"Havana Dreams Deferred: Four Vermonters sue the U.S. government for the right to see their families in Cuba."
"Havana Dreams Deferred: Four Vermonters sue the U.S. government for the right to see their families in Cuba." This week's issue of Seven Days contains an article that begins, "Some might say it takes major cojones to file a lawsuit against the United States government on behalf of yourself and several million Cuban-Americans over an entrenched, half-century-old foreign policy -- especially if you’re neither Cuban-American nor a bona fide lawyer...

U.S. Defeats Cuba in Soccer Match Played in Havana By Score of 1-0
The U.S. national soccer team defeated Cuba last night in Havana by a score of 1 - 0. As we have reported, this was the first time the U.S. has played a soccer game in Havana since 1947...

U.S. National Soccer Team in Cuba for World Cup Qualifier
Cuba is a popular destination these days for U.S. sports team. The U.S. national soccer team arrived in Havana today to take on Cuba in a 2010 World Cup qualifying game on Saturday night in Havana...

The International Rehabilitation Conference
On Wednesday, March 12, 2008 I had the pleasure of presenting a seminar at the International Rehabilitation Conference (NeuroHabana 2008) in Havana, Cuba. My presentation was on the topic of “Third Party Observers During Neuropsychological Testing”...

Are Cubans Satisfied With their Government
Economist/blogger Michael Stastny has recently returned from a trip to Havana, Cuba, where he was surprised by the extent of the "misery and decay" that he found (hat tip

In Celebration of Nowruz
As Speaker of the House, and the Representative from California?s 8th Congressional District in San Francisco, I am proud to have a diverse constituency, including a vibrant Iranian-American community that represents the beauty and strength of our country...

Medical Malpractice Suits Brings $37M Award
Medical Malpractice Suits Brings $37M Award

Asbestos Mesothelioma Lawsuit Brings $4.5 Million Award
Asbestos Mesothelioma Lawsuit Brings $4.5 Million Award