Category Archives: Legal

Northrop Trying To Delay Contract Trial, DynCorp Says

Northrop Trying To Delay Contract Trial, DynCorp Says By Bryan Koenig Law360, Washington (June 6, 2016, 7:24 PM ET) — DynCorp blasted prime contractor Northrop in Virginia federal court Monday for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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When Do Inconsistent Contract Interpretations Preclude Reformation?

When Do Inconsistent Contract Interpretations Preclude Reformation? Morris James LLP USA June 8 2016 In Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London v. DynCorp, No. 5421-JJ (Del. Ch. Mar. 24, 2016), Underwriters at Lloyd’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Northrop Takes DynCorp Contract Row To Fed. Court

Northrop Takes DynCorp Contract Row To Fed. Court By Daniel Wilson Law360, Washington (May 16, 2016, 8:00 PM ET) — A Northrop Grumman unit has removed to Virginia federal court a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Humanitarian Law and Direct Participation in Hostilities by Private Contractors or Civilian Employees

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THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE USE OF FORCE MEETS THE LAW OF STATE RESPONSIBILITY

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THE BATTLEFIELD PREEMPTION DOCTRINE: PREEMPTING TORT CLAIMS AGAINST CONTRACTORS ON THE BATTLEFIELD TO PRESERVE FEDERAL INTERESTS IN WARTIME MATTERS

THE BATTLEFIELD PREEMPTION DOCTRINE: PREEMPTING TORT CLAIMS AGAINST CONTRACTORS ON THE BATTLEFIELD TO PRESERVE FEDERAL INTERESTS IN WARTIME MATTERS You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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PRIVATE MILITARY CONTRACTOR LIABILITY UNDER THE WORLDWIDE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES II CONTRACT

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PAYING THE PIPER: HOW THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT SHIFTED PERFORMANCE RISK TO THE CONTRACTOR BY REDEFINING COST REASONABLENESS

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Navy admiral to plead guilty in ‘Fat Leonard’ corruption scandal

Navy admiral to plead guilty in ‘Fat Leonard’ corruption scandal Rear Adm. Robert Gilbeau (U.S. Navy) By Craig Whitlock June 9 at 12:03 PM A one-star Navy admiral will plead guilty… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Australia’s use of private military and security companies: Options for accountability under international law

Australia’s use of private military and security companies: Options for accountability under international law 25/04/2016 By Editors in Analysis, Articles, Uncategorized Introduction On 23 February 2016, news emerged that the Australian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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