Obama picks former Clinton lawyer Eggleston as new White House counsel Veteran Washington attorney W. Neil Eggleston, who served in the Clinton administration, was named Monday as the White House's top lawyer. "Neil brings extraordinary expertise, credentials and experience to our team," said President Obama in announcing the appointment. Eggleston, a partner in the firm Kirkland & Ellis, replaces Kathryn Ruemmler, who is leaving after serving for three years as White House counsel. _____________________________________________________ Ukraine asks ICC to investigate protester deaths The Ukrainian government urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday to open an investigation into any serious international crimes committed within the territory from late 2013 to early 2014. The possible crimes committed within Ukraine include acts of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Earlier this year the Ukrainian parliament began to ask the ICC to open investigations into possible crimes committed by former president Viktor Yanukovich in an effort to subdue protests within the country. In addition to allegations of corruption by former Ukrainian officials, Ukraine is also seeking an investigation into possible criminal action by Russian-backed militias within the country. ICC Registrar Herman von Hebel has granted ICC jurisdiction over the situation, but Ukraine must wait for approval from the ICC Office of the Prosecutor to open the investigation.
Obama picks former Clinton lawyer Eggleston as new White House counsel
Veteran Washington attorney W. Neil Eggleston, who served in the Clinton administration, was named Monday as the White House's top lawyer.
"Neil brings extraordinary expertise, credentials and experience to our team," said President Obama in announcing the appointment.
Eggleston, a partner in the firm Kirkland & Ellis, replaces Kathryn Ruemmler, who is leaving after serving for three years as White House counsel.
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Ukraine asks ICC to investigate protester deaths
The Ukrainian government urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday to open an investigation into any serious international crimes committed within the territory from late 2013 to early 2014.
The possible crimes committed within Ukraine include acts of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Earlier this year the Ukrainian parliament began to ask the ICC to open investigations into possible crimes committed by former president Viktor Yanukovich in an effort to subdue protests within the country.
In addition to allegations of corruption by former Ukrainian officials, Ukraine is also seeking an investigation into possible criminal action by Russian-backed militias within the country. ICC Registrar Herman von Hebel has granted ICC jurisdiction over the situation, but Ukraine must wait for approval from the ICC Office of the Prosecutor to open the investigation.
Italy court orders Berlusconi to perform community service at center for elderly
The order was requested by Berlusconi, a three-time prime minister, media magnate and billionaire, as a way to serve the remaining year of a four-year sentence, the first three years having been covered by amnesties. Berlusconi, 77, is legally considered too old to serve prison time and would have been subjected to house arrest had he not consented to community service.
Supreme Court upholds Michigan affirmative action ban
Future of the internet debated at NetMundial in Brazil
Kyrgyzstan parliament approves amendments on spreading false information
Iowa Supreme Court: Mother needed court approval of vasectomy for mentally disabled son
Annual corporate partners meeting
The annual meetings are the means by which the law obliges the Companies to provide its partners with the opportunity of analyzing the economical results of each fiscal year and approve or discuss them with other partners or administrators.
Published a new Joint Ministerial Ordinance that deals with rural real property acquisitions made between 1994 and 2010, by national legal entities controlled by foreigners
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