Daily Archives: May 30, 2014

Private Military Companies: The New Condottieri

Private Military Companies: The New Condottieri Fulloon, Mark. Social Alternatives32.1 (2013): 49-52. Abstract (summary) This article examines the current role of Private Military Companies (PMCs) which have a growing profile in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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2 ex-soldiers plead guilty to laundering Afghanistan bribes

2 ex-soldiers plead guilty to laundering Afghanistan bribes May. 29, 2014 – 04:00PM 1 Comments By Brett Barrouquere and Adrian Sainz The Associated Press MEMPHIS, TENN. — Two former Army soldiers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Serco job losses not so bad?

Serco job losses not so bad?   … We heard yesterday that jobs could be lost at Serco, the company contracted to run the government’s immigration detention centres when onshore centres… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Final rule clarifying contractor and subcontractor responsibilities to obtain workers’ compensation insurance or to qualify as a self-insurer, and other requirements, under the terms of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) as extended by the Defense Base Act (DBA) – Effective Date: July 1, 2014

Final rule clarifying contractor and subcontractor responsibilities to obtain workers’ compensation insurance or to qualify as a self-insurer, and other requirements, under the terms of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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When 9,800 Doesn’t Equal 9,800

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A Vindictive Prosecution Motion in the Continuing Saga of Nicholas Slatten

29 May 2014 at 10:09 AM D.C. Circuit, Uncategorized, White-Collar Crime A Vindictive Prosecution Motion in the Continuing Saga of Nicholas Slatten By Matt Kaiser Last month, I wrote about the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Army to Seek Northrop Refunds Over Inflated Labor Rates

Army to Seek Northrop Refunds Over Inflated Labor Rates By Tony Capaccio May 29, 2014 12:22 PM ET The U.S. Army will press Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) for refunds after the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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