Dennis Rodman Brings Friendship and Basketball to North Korea
Dennis Rodman (ex-NBA star) has been making continuous trips to North Korea on his quest for “basketball diplomacy.” According to…
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Activist Lawyer Asks Judge to Free Pet Chimpanzee
Steven Wise originally hoped to file lawsuits on behalf of seven chimpanzees being held in captivity. Steven Wise, author of…
Lawsuit against Chiquita rejected
The lawsuit brought by Colombian citizens against Chiquita Brands International was rejected by Judge Kenneth Marra. He said that there…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Tuesday, February 16, and here's a look back at yesterday's stories... Senator Evan Bayh, Democrat…
Government Says Missing Human Rights Lawyer Living in Western China
Chinese Human Rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng is believed to be living in Western China after widespread reports early last month…
Leading Human Rights Attorney Is Missing
The Chinese government claims that prominent human rights lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Gao Zhisheng “went missing”last year while…
Uganda Considers Death Penalty Law for Homosexuality
The Wall Street Journal is reporting on pending legislation in Uganda that would impose strict penalties on homosexuals, up to…
Skadden Selects 28 Fellows
The law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has announced the selection of 28 Skadden Fellows for the…
The Soviet Union Fell in 1991 — But Nobody Told the Belarusians
Last March, prominent US human rights lawyer Emanuel Zeltser drank a cup of coffee in a London cafe. The next…
Lawyers Raise $200,000 for Human Rights
An insurance company's unusual "pyramid scheme" has raised siginificant funds for global human rights organizations. The legal department at Swiss…