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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Privatization’s Progeny
Georgetown Law Journal April, 2013 101 Geo. L.J. 1023 Privatization’s Progeny JON D. MICHAELS * BIO: * Assistant Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law. (c) 2013, Jon D. Michaels. SUMMARY:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Marine Insurance Jurisdiction and Piracy: Threats Foreign and Domestic
University of San Francisco Maritime Law Journal 2012 / 2013 25 U.S.F. Mar. L.J. 37 Marine Insurance, Jurisdiction and Piracy: Threats Foreign and Domestic By Forrest Booth* BIO: * Forrest Booth… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
What Might Liability under the ATS Look Like Post-Kiobel?: The Example of Private Contractors
What Might Liability under the ATS Look Like Post-Kiobel?: The Example of Private Contractors 6/17/2013 by Elizabeth Holland | Foley Hoag LLP – Corporate Social Responsibility Contact Following the Supreme Court’s decision… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DynCorp International sued by Turkish subcontractor
Jun 13, 2013, 1:07pm EDT DynCorp International sued by Turkish subcontractor Jill R. Aitoro Senior Staff Reporter- Washington Business Journal DynCorp International LLC is getting sued by a Turkish subcontractor that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Iraq: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
State Department Iraq: The Gift that Keeps on Giving By Mark Thompson June 06, 2013 AFP / Getty Images The new $750 million U.S. embassy complex in Baghdad, under construction.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Civilianization of Military Jurisdiction
The Civilianization of Military Jurisdiction Stephen I. Vladeck American University – Washington College of Law October 17, 2012 THE CONSTITUTION AND THE FUTURE OF CRIMINAL LAW IN AMERICA, John T. Parry,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DOJ warns of fallout in Army-KBR contract dispute
DOJ warns of fallout in Army-KBR contract dispute Jun. 4, 2013 – 01:40PM By JIM McELHATTON The outcome of a court battle between the Army and KBR over the final stages… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Slidell businessman admits he participated in kickback scheme as contractor in Afghanistan
Slidell businessman admits he participated in kickback scheme as contractor in Afghanistan Elton Mark McCabe, top center, the Slidell businessman who has been in prison in South Sudan, talks to the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Panel: Give military power to prosecute all U.S. warzone contractors
Panel: Give military power to prosecute all U.S. warzone contractors By JOSH GERSTEIN 5/30/13 1:33 PM EDT A Pentagon legal advisory panel is poised to recommend that U.S. military commanders be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private military contractor liability under the Worldwide Personal Protective Services II contract
Private military contractor liability under the Worldwide Personal Protective Services II contract Samuel P. Cheadle Public Contract Law Journal. 38.3 (Spring 2009): p689. You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
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