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THE PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANY COMPLEX IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA: THE PROBLEMATIC APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW

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Washington University Global Studies Law Review 2013 12 Wash. U. Global Stud. L. Rev. 205 NOTE: THE PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANY COMPLEX IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA: THE PROBLEMATIC APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act: Past Legacy And Future Challenges

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The Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act: Past Legacy And Future Challenges by Peter T. Nguyen I. Introduction Assume the following: two Americans marry. United States v. Gatlin, 216 F.3d 207 (2d Cir.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Amazon blasts GAO and IBM over $600 million CIA contract

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Originally published August 20, 2013 at 11:56 AM Amazon blasts GAO and IBM over $600 million CIA contract A redacted version of a lawsuit Amazon filed against the federal government became… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Belarusian and Russian ‘mercenaries’ to be re-tried by civilian court

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Belarusian and Russian ‘mercenaries’ to be re-tried by civilian court Tripoli, 16 August 2013: Three Belarusians and one Russian who were sentenced to ten years’ hard labour by a military court… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Victims Of Abu Ghraib Prison Abuse Face Lawsuit From US Army Contractor

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Victims Of Abu Ghraib Prison Abuse Face Lawsuit From US Army Contractor The current lawsuit involves only four of the 256 who came forward with claims against the U.S. military and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp Cheated Afghan Co. On Subcontract Pay, Suit Says

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DynCorp Cheated Afghan Co. On Subcontract Pay, Suit Says   By Stewart Bishop Law360, New York (August 13, 2013, 7:28 PM ET) — An Afghan construction company sued DynCorp International in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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5th Circ. Kickback Ruling Further Squeezes Contractors

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5th Circ. Kickback Ruling Further Squeezes Contractors  By Dietrich Knauth Law360, New York (July 29, 2013, 8:55 PM ET) — A recent Fifth Circuit ruling allows the government, for the first… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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COURTS HAVE ANSWERS TO THE MILITARY CONTRACTORS’ SO-CALLED POLITICAL QUESTIONS RAISED IN CARMICHAEL V. KELLOGG, BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, INC.

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Catholic University Law Review Spring, 2012 61 Cath. U.L. Rev. 593 NOTE: COURTS HAVE ANSWERS TO THE MILITARY CONTRACTORS’ SO-CALLED POLITICAL QUESTIONS RAISED IN CARMICHAEL V. KELLOGG, BROWN & ROOT SERVICES,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Oregon veterans who won judgment against KBR may not join negotiations between contractor, government

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Oregon veterans who won judgment against KBR may not join negotiations between contractor, government By   Mike Francis, The Oregonian  on August 08, 2013 at  2:00 PM, updated August 08, 2013 at … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CACI seeking payment from former Abu Ghraib prisoners

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Posted at 03:40 PM ET, 08/12/2013 CACI seeking payment from former Abu Ghraib prisoners By Marjorie Censer Weeks after winning dismissal of a case alleging that CACI International employees directed mistreatment… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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