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Suing Private Military Contractors for Torture: How to Use the Alien Tort Statute Without Granting Sovereign Immunity-Related Defenses

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Silent Partners: Private Forces, Mercenaries, and International Humanitarian Law in the 21st Century

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Pulling Back the Covers Saleh v. Titan Corporation and (Near) Blanket Immunity for Military Contractors in War Zones

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DynCorp Says C3PO’s Trimmed $6.6M Contract Suit Void

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DynCorp Says C3PO’s Trimmed $6.6M Contract Suit Void Share us on:  By Adam Sege Law360, Washington (January 5, 2016, 3:39 PM ET) — Dyncorp International LLC urged a Texas federal judge… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Brink v. Continental Ins. Co., 787 F. 3d 1120 – Court of Appeals, Dist. of Columbia Circuit 2015

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787 F.3d 1120 (2015) Daniel BRINK, et al., Appellants v. CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY, et al., Appellees. No. 13-7165.United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.Argued January 13, 2015.Decided June 2,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Six British pirate hunters jailed for five years on weapons charges after their boat was seized while protecting ships from Somali raiders in the Indian Ocean

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Six British pirate hunters jailed for five years on weapons charges after their boat was seized while protecting ships from Somali raiders in the Indian Ocean The group of ex-paratroopers were… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenaries and International Law

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Former Contracting Official Sentenced to 30 Months for Bribery in Relation to U.S. Government Contracts in Iraq

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Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 8, 2016 Former Contracting Official Sentenced to 30 Months for Bribery in Relation to U.S. Government Contracts in Iraq… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Dad’s heartbreaking festive message to family in Neilston

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Dad’s heartbreaking festive message to family in Neilston Dad’s heartbreaking festive message to family in Neilston Sean Rooney / Wednesday 6 January 2016 A NEILSTON man trapped in India has posted… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghan businessman charged with bribing US troops for supply contracts

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Afghan businessman charged with bribing US troops for supply contracts By Jonathan Drew Associated Press Published: December 30, 2015 Afghan National Army commandos and coalition special operations forces assist in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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