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USA vs. Sean Theodore BREHM, Defendant-Appellant.

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  691 F.3d 547 (2012) UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Sean Theodore BREHM, Defendant-Appellant. No. 11-4755.United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. Argued: May 16, 2012.Decided: August 10, 2012.548*548 ARGUED:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses Decision in Electrocution Death of SSG Ryan Maseth

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3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses Decision in Electrocution Death of SSG Ryan Maseth   I just received information this morning the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed Judge Nora… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Fifth Circuit establishes vicarious liability for double damages and penalties under the Anti-Kickback Act

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Fifth Circuit establishes vicarious liability for double damages and penalties under the Anti-Kickback Act   Arnold & Porter LLP Ronald A. Schechter and William Spyro Speros July 26 2013 In a case… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Status of Private Military Companies: When Civilians and Mercenaries Blur

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The Status of Private Military Companies: When Civilians and Mercenaries Blur by Nicolai Due-Gundersen Journal Article | July 31, 2013 – 6:33am Introduction ‘When we had need of skilled soldiers to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Amazon Sues Over CIA Cloud Deal

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                  Amazon Sues Over CIA Cloud Deal                                          RoboLab/Shutterstock.com By Joseph Marks July 29, 2013            NEXTGOV NEWSLETTER               related stories CIA Gave Amazon a Leg Up on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CACI sued by subcontractor-turned-direct competitor

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Jul 29, 2013, 11:43am EDT Updated: Jul 29, 2013, 12:55pm EDT FedBiz Talk CACI sued by subcontractor-turned-direct competitor                                             Enlarge               Jill R. Aitoro, Senior Staff Reporter- Washington Business Journal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Kickbacks Case Against KBR Revived by Court

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Thursday, July 25, 2013Last Update: 2:51 PM PT Kickbacks Case Against KBR Revived by Court   By JACK BOUBOUSHIAN (CN) – Defense contractor KBR must face claims that its employees took kickbacks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Lieutenant Colonel Who Served In Iraq Pleads Guilty To Criminal Conflict Of Interest For Contracting Scheme

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United States Attorney Jenny A. Durkan Western District of Washington Lieutenant Colonel Who Served In Iraq Pleads Guilty To Criminal Conflict Of Interest For Contracting Scheme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Federal Government’s FCA Claims Against Iraq Security Contractor Dismissed

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Mondaq Business Briefing July 8, 2013 Monday United States: Federal Government’s FCA Claims Against Iraq Security Contractor Dismissed Connie Bertram and Amy Blackwood The Eastern District of Virginia dismissed a False… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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JURISDICTION OVER AMERICAN PRIVATE MILITARY CONTRACTORS: THE ILLUSION OF A LOOPHOLE IN THE LAW AND THE REALITY OF NO OVERSIGHT

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Buffalo Human Rights Law Review 2012 18 Buff. Hum. Rts. L. Rev. 223 NOTE: JURISDICTION OVER AMERICAN PRIVATE MILITARY CONTRACTORS: THE ILLUSION OF A LOOPHOLE IN THE LAW AND THE REALITY… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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