Daily Archives: July 23, 2013

Are Private Contractors Really Cheaper?

Defense Contractors Are Private Contractors Really Cheaper?   By David Isenberg   July 23, 2013    Add a Comment The Washington Post   Insurgents attack a contractor convoy  hauling supplies for U.S. troops in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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JURISDICTION OVER AMERICAN PRIVATE MILITARY CONTRACTORS: THE ILLUSION OF A LOOPHOLE IN THE LAW AND THE REALITY OF NO OVERSIGHT

Buffalo Human Rights Law Review 2012 18 Buff. Hum. Rts. L. Rev. 223 NOTE: JURISDICTION OVER AMERICAN PRIVATE MILITARY CONTRACTORS: THE ILLUSION OF A LOOPHOLE IN THE LAW AND THE REALITY… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Due Process by Proxy: United States v. Brehm and the Problem of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction over Foreign Nationals

North Carolina Law Review May, 2013 91 N.C.L. Rev. 1463 RECENT DEVELOPMENT: Due Process by Proxy: United States v. Brehm and the Problem of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction over Foreign Nationals** NAME: Edward… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Contractors Stand Strong: Those “Adversely Affected or Aggrieved by Agency Action” Should Have Standing to Expose Government Procurement Regulation Violations to Mitigate Waste in Contingency Contracting

The Federal Circuit Bar Journal 2012 – 2013 22 Fed. Cir. B.J. 707 Contractors Stand Strong: Those “Adversely Affected or Aggrieved by Agency Action” Should Have Standing to Expose Government Procurement… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Afghan security contractor force poses stability risks

Afghan security contractor force poses stability risks The Oxford Analytica Daily Brief ® – Monday, July 22 2013 The United States has begun its draw down of military forces in Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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KBR building Aegis base in Romania

KBR building Aegis base in Romania Published: July 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM HOUSTON, July 19 (UPI) — The first U.S. land-based ballistic missile defense base in Europe is to be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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USPTO grants trade mark “ACADEMI” to ACADEMI LLC (VIRGINIA)

Plus Patent News July 8, 2013 Monday USPTO grants trade mark “ACADEMI” to  ACADEMI LLC (VIRGINIA) Alexandria ACADEMI LLC  (VIRGINIA), has been granted trademark (4360111) titled as “ACADEMI” from the United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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USPTO grants trade mark “BLACKWATER SECURITY SYSTEMS” to Environmental Holdings LLC (SOUTH CAROLINA)

Plus Patent News July 22, 2013 Monday USPTO grants trade mark ” BLACKWATER SECURITY SYSTEMS” to Environmental Holdings LLC (SOUTH CAROLINA) Alexandria Environmental Holdings LLC (SOUTH CAROLINA), has been granted trademark… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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MILITARY Logistics Support Services Sought by U.S. Army

Targeted News Service July 19, 2013 Friday 1:23 AM EST MILITARY Logistics Support Services Sought by U.S. Army  WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, July 19 — The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island, Ill.,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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‘ G4S DIDN’T SET UP A ‘ MONITOR ON MY TAG

Daily Mirror July 21, 2013 Sunday Edition 1; Northern Ireland ‘ G4S DIDN’T SET UP A ‘ MONITOR ON MY TAG; ‘I could have gone robbing and no one would have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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