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Fossum Provides Training in Morocco

Fossum Provides Training in Morocco

John L. Fossum recently returned from a visit to Marrakesh, Morocco at the invitation of the Moroccan Institute of Legal Initiatives and the Rabat Bar Association. The training was conducted July 1 and 2, 2011 at the Kenzi Menara Palace Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco. Fossum lead a two day training, with Marie O’Leary on...

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France Allows NGOs a Right to Sue

In an interesting story from France, the Cour de Cassation, the highest court in France, equivalent to our Supreme Court, has ruled that Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) can bring cases alleging human rights violations in French Courts.  The decision, covered here by the IntLawGrrls Blog, was won by Transparency International. Transparency International’s press release is...

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