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You are subscribed to Global Legal Monitor for Library of Congress. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Mexico; United States: Agreement on Exchange of Trade Information 12/11/2014 12:00 PM EST Customs enforcement; International affairs; Treaties and International Agreements/Crime - In October 2014, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Mexico's Tax Administration Service (SAT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at exchanging information through a Trade Transparency Unit (TTU) concerning exports and... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Laos: Enforcement of Fishing Rule to Be Strengthened 12/11/2014 12:00 PM EST Animal protection; Aquaculture; Marine resources and fisheries - Authorities in Laos have become concerned about the open sale of fishing equipment designed to send electric shocks through the water as a method of harvesting fish. (Electrified Fishing Forces Lao Authorities to Act,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. New Zealand: Parliament Passes Foreign Fighters Legislation 12/11/2014 12:00 PM EST National security; Terrorism - On December 9, 2014, in a 94-27 vote, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill, which includes amendments to the Customs and Excise Act 1996, the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service Act... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Finland: Foreign Pension Tax Rules Amended 12/11/2014 12:00 PM EST Taxation; Withholding tax - On January 1, 2015, Finland's amended Law on Taxation of Non-Residents will become effective. (Law No. 975/2014, FINLEX [scroll down to find the link to the legislation by number and select Finnish or Swedish... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Japan: Cybersecurity Basic Act Adopted 12/10/2014 12:00 PM EST Cybersecurity - Recently the vulnerability of Japan's cybersecurity has been a subject of concern. (Yuriy Humber andamp; Gearoid Reidy, Yahoo Hacks Highlight Cyber Flaws Japan Rushing to Thwart, BLOOMBERG (July 8, 2014).) In order... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Egypt: Criminal Court Drops Charges Against Mubarak 12/10/2014 12:00 PM EST Crime and law enforcement; Criminal procedure - On November 29, 2014, the Cairo Court of Appeal dismissed all charges against former President Hosni Mubarak and his Minister of the Interior (homeland security), Habib al Adly. The court found Mubarak and Adly not... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Japan: New Law and Tax Measure to Promote Demolition and Reuse of Abandoned Houses 12/05/2014 12:00 PM EST Housing and community development; Property tax - Japan has recently taken two measures that apply to the management of vacant housing. Abandoned houses may collapse, be fire traps and sanitation hazards, and disturb the look of the neighborhood. Strangers may sneak in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. New Zealand: New Blood and Breath Alcohol Content Limits for Drivers Come into Effect 12/05/2014 12:00 PM EST Driving while intoxicated; Transportation safety and security - On December 1, 2014, new drunk driving limits came into effect in New Zealand. (Land Transport Amendment Act (No 2) 2014, Ministry of Transport (last updated Dec. 2, 2014).) The changes follow the passage of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Morocco: Human Rights Activist Sentenced to Four Years in Prison 12/04/2014 12:00 PM EST Crime and law enforcement; Lawyers and legal services; Human rights - On November 27, 2014, the appellate court in the city of Agadir, Morocco, sentenced the Western Saharan rights activist Abdelkhalik el-Markhi to four years in prison. The sentence came on the opening day of the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Taiwan: Proposed Change to Police Uniforms Act in Order to Comply with CEDAW 12/04/2014 12:00 PM EST Discrimination; United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), 1979; Women's rights - On November 27, 2014, Taiwan's Cabinet approved a draft amendment to the Police Uniforms Act that would permit on-duty policewomen to wear pants year-round. The proposed change, which was put forward by the Ministry of... 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