Category Archives: Control

Nexus Consulting: Be Wary of New Crop of Maritime Security Companies

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Nexus Consulting: Be Wary of New Crop of Maritime Security Companies Published 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Photo: PRWeb Firm provides guidelines for security selection and announces panel discussion on evolving piracy threat Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Nexus Consulting … Continue reading →

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New Laws Take Aim at Human Trafficking in Government Contracting

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

New Laws Take Aim at Human Trafficking in Government Contracting Although federal government contractors have long been prohibited from engaging in human trafficking, in recent years, allegations of labor trafficking and sex trafficking in federal contracting have surfaced.[1]   In Iraq … Continue reading →

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The U.S. Government’s Employment of Private Security Companies Abroad

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

The U.S. Government’s Employment of Private Security Companies Abroad ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA Personal Author(s) : Shearer, Eugene 14 Mar 2012 Abstract : The recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq have facilitated a 206% increase in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Contracting Officer Workload and Contingency Contracting: Evidence from the Department of Defense

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Contracting Officer Workload and Contingency Contracting: Evidence from the Department of Defense Conference paper CLEMSON UNIV SC Warren, Patrick ; Huff, Nancy Report Date : 30 Apr 2012 68pp. Abstract : In this paper, we investigate how changes in the … Continue reading →

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Shields Of War: Defining Military Contractors Liability for Torture

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

American University Law Review Vol. 61  Issue 5 Article 4 Shields Of War: Defining Military Contractors Liability for Torture  

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Counter-Piracy Firm AdvanFort Now SAMI Accredited

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Counter-Piracy Firm AdvanFort Now SAMI Accredited Press Release Tuesday, April 16, 2013 AdvanFort receives key “green light” accreditation in the Stage 1 process from Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI).

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LRQA and IRSS announce collaborative approach to certify Maritime Security Companies to ISO/PAS 28007

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

LRQA and IRSS announce collaborative approach to certify Maritime Security Companies to ISO/PAS 28007 Global management system certifier, Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) and specialist risk and management consultancy, Integrated Risk & Security Solutions (IRSS) are pleased to announce a … Continue reading →

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PVI, Lloyd’s to Undertake ISO/PAS 28007 Certification

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

PVI, Lloyd’s to Undertake ISO/PAS 28007 Certification MarineLink.com Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Protection Vessels International Limited (PVI) and Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) announced an agreement for PVI to take part in the ISO 28000/28007 pilot scheme.  The pilot scheme … Continue reading →

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Mich. lawyer fights for Abu Ghraib detainees

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press1 a.m. EDT May 9, 2013 Mich. lawyer fights for Abu Ghraib detainees Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press1 a.m. EDT May 9, 2013 Troy, Mich., lawyer Shereef Akeel has been fighting for nine years to win … Continue reading →

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New legislation introduces first scheme for private maritime security licensing

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

New legislation introduces first scheme for private maritime security licensing April 24 2013 Introduction Transport Malta policy New legislation Introduction While the problem of piracy is not new, it has increased dramatically in recent years. With the collapse of stable … Continue reading →

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