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Court Publishes Decision in Contractor Fee Dispute Involving “The Mother of all DFAC Drug Deals”

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May 10, 2012 Court Publishes Decision in Contractor Fee Dispute Involving “The Mother of all DFAC Drug Deals” By NEIL GORDON The U.S. Court of Federal Claims recently unsealed its opinion… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Maritime Security Companies and Civil Liability

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OP-ED: Private Maritime Security Companies and Civil Liability Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Written By Greg A. Keef Piracy, one of the hottest topics being discussed amongst management teams in today’s Maritime Industry. … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contingency Support Contractors Beware: The Agility Experience

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Contingency Support Contractors Beware: The Agility Experience 15:28 GMT, May 9, 2012 One of the most amazing features of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan was the explosive growth in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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FORM 8-K: KBR FILES CURRENT REPORT

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US Fed News May 6, 2012 Sunday 1:31 PM EST FORM 8-K: KBR FILES CURRENT REPORT WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, May 6 — KBR Inc., Houston, files Form 8-K (current report) with Securities… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Discovery Spat Resolved in Alien Tort Case Over ‘Plan Colombia’

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Discovery Spat Resolved in Alien Tort Case Over ‘Plan Colombia’ By Ross Todd The Litigation Daily April 26, 2012 Thorny discovery disputes are part of the Lit Daily’s stock and trade.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-CIA contractor pleads not guilty in fight

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Ex-CIA contractor pleads not guilty in fight Posted: May 01, 2012 10:27 AM EDTUpdated: May 01, 2012 10:27 AM EDT CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) – A former CIA contractor involved in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Liability of Iraq Military Contractors Debated

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Liability of Iraq Military Contractors Debated by The Record on Apr 24, 2008 • 12:00 am No Comments BY REBECCA AGULE The Iraq War provided the all the necessary context for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What Statutory Construction Will The Supreme Court Give To The Alien Tort Statute?

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What Statutory Construction Will The Supreme Court Give To The Alien Tort Statute? Tuesday, April 24, 2012 – 14:00 Kelley Drye & Warren LLP Lystra Batchoo ‘What Are The Critical Issues… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Judge Tosses KBR Defense to Feds’ False Claims Case

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Judge Tosses KBR Defense to Feds’ False Claims Case By RYAN ABBOTT WASHINGTON (CN) – Defense contractor KBR cannot deflect fraud claims by accusing the U.S. government of failing to provide… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Fourth Circuit Upholds “Derivative” Soveign Immunity, following the D.C. Circuit

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Fourth Circuit Upholds “Derivative” Soveign Immunity, following the D.C. Circuit by Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 4/20/2012 [author: Louis M. Solomon] Suhail Najim Abdullah Al Shimari, et al. v. CACI… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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