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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Category Archives: Legal
Justice Department to seek new indictment of Blackwater guards in Iraq shooting
Justice Department to seek new indictment of Blackwater guards in Iraq shooting By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 11:19 AM WASHINGTON — The Justice Department plans to bring a new indictment against… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UNITED STATES, Appellee v. Mr. Alaa Mohammad ALI, Appellant
UNITED STATES, Appellee v. Mr. Alaa Mohammad ALI, Appellant No. 12-0008/AR Crim. App. No. 20080559 United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Argued April 5, 2012 Decided July 18,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Analysis of U.S. v. Ali: A Flawed Majority, Conflicting Concurrences, and the Future of Military Jurisdiction
Analysis of U.S. v. Ali: A Flawed Majority, Conflicting Concurrences, and the Future of Military Jurisdiction By Steve Vladeck Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 8:09 PM As I noted yesterday, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
CAAF Upholds Constitutionality of Military Jurisdiction Over Civilian Contractors
Hard National Security Choices CAAF Upholds Constitutionality of Military Jurisdiction Over Civilian Contractors By Steve Vladeck Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 6:56 PM It’s turned out to be a very big… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contractor Indicted on Fraud Charges: Armet Armored Vehicles Accused of Defrauding U.S. Military on Armor Used in Convoy Vehicles in Iraq
Contractor Indicted on Fraud Charges Armet Armored Vehicles Accused of Defrauding U.S. Military on Armor Used in Convoy Vehicles in Iraq U.S. Attorney’s Office July 19, 2012 Western District of Virginia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Jimmy Mubenga death: G4S guards will not face charges
Jimmy Mubenga death: G4S guards will not face charges Crown Prosecution Service says three escorts will not be charged over death of Angolan refugee on deportation flight Paul Lewis and Matthew… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Judge throws out electrocution lawsuit against KBR; mother will appeal
Judge throws out electrocution lawsuit against KBR; mother will appeal Published: Monday, July 16, 2012, 1:47 PM By Joe Mandak – The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — A military contractor cannot be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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PAUL DOUGLAS BURKE, APPELLANT v. AIR SERV INTERNATIONAL, INC.,ET AL., APPELLEES
United States Court of Appeals FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT Argued January 20, 2012 Decided July 13, 2012 No. 11-7037 PAUL DOUGLAS BURKE, APPELLANT v. AIR SERV INTERNATIONAL, INC.,ET AL.,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Military Contractor’s Action-Packed Negligence Suit Blocked for Lack of Expert Testimony on Standard of Care
Military Contractor’s Action-Packed Negligence Suit Blocked for Lack of Expert Testimony on Standard of Care Posted on July 16, 2012 Judge Garland’s latest opinion has something for everyone: helicopters and horses, ambushes… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
ABOLISHING THE PROHIBITION ON PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS
Journal of Legislation 2012 Journal of Legislation 38 J. Legis. 71 ARTICLE: ABOLISHING THE PROHIBITION ON PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
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