Category Archives: Legal

Claim: Denied: Wounded in Iraq, Ugandans Fight for Compensation From America

Claim: Denied Wounded in Iraq, Ugandans Fight for Compensation From America 11 comments Photo: J.P. Lawrence J.P. Lawrence Feb. 22 2016, 8:15 a.m. THEY CALL HER Mama Tara, and on the walls… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Families appeal to free ex-servicemen

Families appeal to free ex-servicemen Paul Towers, a former member of the Parachute Regiment from Pocklington 11:40Thursday 18 February 2016 The families of the six British ex-soldiers held in India for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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War, law, jurisdiction, and juridical othering: private military security contractors and the Nisour Square massacre

War, law, jurisdiction, and juridical othering: private military security contractors and the Nisour Square massacre You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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C3PO Drops DynCorp Suit Over Halted Afghan Contracts

C3PO Drops DynCorp Suit Over Halted Afghan Contracts Share us on:  By Patrick Boyle Law360, Washington (February 16, 2016, 11:58 AM ET) — A Texas federal judge dismissed subcontractor C3PO’s nearly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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ITF to pay for legal support of jailed Seaman Guard Ohio crew

ITF to pay for legal support of jailed Seaman Guard Ohio crew January 27th, 2016 Sam Chambers Asia, Operations, Piracy 0 comments The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is to pay… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Aviation Contractor Glides Away From Liability After Receiving Unsolicited Email Containing Trade Secrets

Aviation Contractor Glides Away From Liability After Receiving Unsolicited Email Containing Trade Secrets Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP USA January 29 2016 If a third party sends you someone’s trade secrets,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DynCorp Says Timing Dooms C3PO’s Afghan Contract Suit

DynCorp Says Timing Dooms C3PO’s Afghan Contract Suit By Bryan Koenig Law360, Washington (February 8, 2016, 3:49 PM ET) — DynCorp continued to fight for a quick win Friday in tossing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Iraq Contractor Says Arbitrator Botched KBR Dispute

Iraq Contractor Says Arbitrator Botched KBR Dispute By Bryan Koenig Law360, Washington (January 19, 2016, 4:12 PM ET) — An Iraqi company’s general manager hit KBR and the International Centre for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Florida-Based Centerra Services International Inc. Agrees to Pay $7.4 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Wartime Contract

Justice News Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 1, 2016 Florida-Based Centerra Services International Inc. Agrees to Pay $7.4 Million to Settle False Claims Act… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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4 ex-Blackwater contractors appeal convictions in shootings

4 ex-Blackwater contractors appeal convictions in shootings By Eric Tucker, The Associated Press 12:23 p.m. EST February 2, 2016 (Photo: Cliff Owen/AP) WASHINGTON — Four former Blackwater security contractors found guilty in a deadly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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