International Law

New witness rules introduced to protect trials
Tighter rules on when witnesses can claim anonymity in court were issued yesterday to ensure that trials are not undermined because defendants do not know the identity of witnesses.

EPA Issues New Lead Paint Safety Rules
Contractors who are renovating old homes and buildings where children may be exposed to lead paint will face tighter workplace restrictions under new standards announced Monday by the U...

A Call for Tighter Drug Ad Oversight
From ConsumerAffairs.com: "AMA Calls For Tighter Drug Ad Oversight: Many of the ads are misleading, doctors complain"-- It's hard to turn on TV without being bombarded with ads for prescription drugs, offering cures for everything from EDS to acid reflux...

Attention Sarah Palin: IRS Issues New Rules on Reimbursement of Per Diem Travel Expenses
The IRS today released an advance copy of Rev. Proc. 2008-59, 2008-41 I.R.B. ___ (Oct. 14, 2008): This revenue procedure updates Rev. Proc. 2007-63, 2007-42 I.R.B. 809, and provides rules under which the amount of ordinary and necessary business expenses...

TRAI set to recommend tighter licensing for cable services
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is all set to recommend a tighter licensing regime for cable services with separate registration process for both MSOs and cable operators? read more at the ET Website...

Pondering Truth in Political Advertising
So I’m pondering whether we need some tighter regs on political advertising. My fingers are burning as I type that. How can I possibly oppose McCain-Feingold but wonder whether we need tighter regulations on political advertising, you ask? It’s a good question...

Discouraging Union Organizers
Strict work place rules

VA Sets New Benefit Rules for Agent Orange-Related Ilnesses
Agent Orange-Related Ilnesses VA Sets New Benefit Rules