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From the Wolf, a Hair* / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida

By Wilfredo Vallín Almeida Like many compatriots, I sat down to watch the appearance of General of the Army Raul Castro during his recent speech before the National Assembly of People’s Power. I talked with other lawyers about his words before that forum and, unsurprisingly, some were interested in certain aspects of his speech, while … Continue reading “From the Wolf, a Hair* / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida”

About Leaders and Responsibilities / Cuban Law Association, Lic. Rodrigo Chavez

Lic. Rodrigo Chávez In the newspaper Granma, an article published with the title “About leaders and responsibilities”, by Félix López, makes it clear that a well-known old Cuban proverb “the rope breaks at the weakest point” would be ideal for this article. How many of us who have always been subordinates have carried the blame for … Continue reading “About Leaders and Responsibilities / Cuban Law Association, Lic. Rodrigo Chavez”

Barbara’s Helplessness / Odalina Guerrero Lara, Cuban Law Association

Atty. Odalina Guerrero Lara Barbara Fernandez Barrera, a resident of 7403 47th Ave., upper level, between 74 and 76, San Antonio de los Baños in the province of Artemisa, a Cuban national, had her water service cut off at the entrance to the tank under the building, which always supplied the families occupying the house, … Continue reading “Barbara’s Helplessness / Odalina Guerrero Lara, Cuban Law Association”

Double Immunity / Cuban Law Association, E. Javier Hernandez #Cuba

By Lic. E. Javier Hernández Parallel to our inefficient system of managing the economy, also cracked, flawed and inefficient is the functioning of many of the the organs of the state administration at all levels, validating the principle of “poor economic foundation, poor superstructure above”; the latter linked to the negative performance of management officials … Continue reading “Double Immunity / Cuban Law Association, E. Javier Hernandez #Cuba”

CONCEPTS: Criminal Code / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida #Cuba

By Wilfredo Vallín Almeida As our readers know, the legal education of the national population constitutes one of the founding purposes of the Cuban Legal Association. Given the importance of the topic and its need, we intend to continue working in this direction in this space, to assist with the preparation so necessary for everyone … Continue reading “CONCEPTS: Criminal Code / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida #Cuba”

On Your Marks, Get Set… / Cuban Law Association, Yanelis Ramirez Cruz #Cuba

By Lic. Yanelis Ramírez Cruz With this motto conscientious teachers prepared us in physical education classes for the stretching our tense muscles, somewhat stunted by the idleness in the classroom where another  classroom professional, this time in math or other subjects, tried to awaken our dormant adolescent neurons. We had to run a section of … Continue reading “On Your Marks, Get Set… / Cuban Law Association, Yanelis Ramirez Cruz #Cuba”

Loyalty and Integrity / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida #Cuba

By Wilfredo Vallín Almeida We are at a difficult time in our history. So difficult that even nature seems to have conspired to bring us trouble. You have to be totally blind not to see the continuing and rapid deterioration of Cuba’s social health. What happens around us is not new for history lovers. Similar … Continue reading “Loyalty and Integrity / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida #Cuba”

Uncertain Benefit / Cuban Law Association, Miguel Iturria Medina #Cuba

By Lic. Miguel Medina Iturria Embezzlement appears as an offense in many jurisdictions. In our case it is governed by Article 336 of the Penal Code and embodies when an individual consents to take for themselves or with the consent of another, goods they have access to relating to the management, availability or custody because … Continue reading “Uncertain Benefit / Cuban Law Association, Miguel Iturria Medina #Cuba”

The Harassment of Cotorro / Cuban Law Association, Esperanza Rodriguez Bernal #Cuba

By Lic. Esperanza Rodríguez Bernal On more than one occasion the citizen William Alexis Cacer Diaz has requested assistance from the Cuban Law Association for having been the victim of unlawful conduct by police officers. First, he was robbed of a camera, a mobile phone and a mini tape recorder he used in his work … Continue reading “The Harassment of Cotorro / Cuban Law Association, Esperanza Rodriguez Bernal #Cuba”

The Dilemma of Economic Contracting (2) / Cuban Law Association, Rodrigo Chavez #Cuba

Lic. Rodrigo Chávez The underutilization of the attorney and the little or poor participation accorded to him in the contracting process, ultimately leads to problems with regards to the intentions or expected outcomes of the established relations. In any state agency, it is not difficult to see that the activity of the lawyer, or the … Continue reading “The Dilemma of Economic Contracting (2) / Cuban Law Association, Rodrigo Chavez #Cuba”

The Dilemma of Economic Contracting (1) / Cuban Law Association, Rodrigo Chavez #Cuba

By Lic. Rodrigo Chávez Monotony? War of attrition? Psychological pressure? False expectations? Or direct or indirect solutions in the short, medium or long term? With so many questions, we do not know how to start, but it is true and, as always, there is a beginning and an end, that … God forbid, has started … Continue reading “The Dilemma of Economic Contracting (1) / Cuban Law Association, Rodrigo Chavez #Cuba”

Cessation of Cohabitation / Cuban Law Association, Miguel Iturria Medina

By Miguel Iturria Medina Property Law governs the use, enjoyment, possession and availability of good which one owns. The ultimate power is related, in short, to the possibility of the title holder doing with his property what he deems to be best. In the case of housing one of the issues is the disposition it, that is the … Continue reading “Cessation of Cohabitation / Cuban Law Association, Miguel Iturria Medina”

Treatment and Classification of Prisoners / Cuban Law Association, Dayami Pestano Lazos

B. Dayamí Pestano Lazos Under the Geneva Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (1955), are rules 57 and 59 which address Imprisonment and other measures whose effect is to separate the criminal from the outside world, which are afflicting by the very fact of depriving the individual of his right to dispose of his own person by … Continue reading “Treatment and Classification of Prisoners / Cuban Law Association, Dayami Pestano Lazos”

Other Citizens Without Rights / Cuban Law Association, E. Javier Hernandez H.

By E. Javier Hernández H. In a previous post we talked about Cuban Immobility (stagnation), an issue that has many sides, or as we say in “good Cuban”: “There is a lot of fabric to be cut.” The issue of civil rights in different sectors of our society has been analyzed by many compatriots. But … Continue reading “Other Citizens Without Rights / Cuban Law Association, E. Javier Hernandez H.”

Crossroads / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida

By Lic. Wilfredo Vallín  Almeida Three youths were arrested violently, forced into a police car, and taken to a national police station where they were held for about 24 hours under interrogation by the State Security. The reason: Handing out leaflets for the Citizen Demand for Another Cuba which, weeks before, had been delivered by … Continue reading “Crossroads / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida”