Alyssa A. Lappen

Does Sharia Libel Law Now Apply in the U.S.?

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 - by Alyssa A. Lappen

A narrow, technical New York Appeals Court decision rendered last month essentially means that American writers and publishers can be held subject to Islamic law. Alyssa Lappen explains how.

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Shari’a Finance: Cordless Bungee Jumping

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 - by Alyssa A. Lappen

Efforts to promote Islamic law and finance jihad are closer to your local bank branch than you might think, writes Alyssa Lappen.

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