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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
PAUL MORRELL v. KBR
PAUL MORRELL, INCORPORATED, d/b/a The Event Source, Plaintiff – Appellee, v. KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, INCORPORATED; KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED; KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT, INCORPORATED; KELLOGG BROWN &… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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INGRID FISHER v Halliburton/KBR
INGRID FISHER, Individually and as Successor in Interest to Decedent Steven Fisher; KRISTEN FISHER, Individually and as Successor in Interest to Decedent Steven Fisher; S. F., JR., a Minor, Individually and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Oregon Guard soldiers say records show Iraq War contractor knew of toxic chemical
Oregon Guard soldiers say records show Iraq War contractor knew of toxic chemical By Associated Press, Published: April 4 PORTLAND, Ore. — A document uncovered by attorneys for soldiers sickened at an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The WARRIOR CLASS: A golden age for the freelance soldier
Harper’s Magazine April 2012 Charles Glass is a journalist, author, and publisher who has frequently reported from the Middle East. His most recent book is Americans in Paris: Life and Death… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Former Civilian Contractor Pleads Guilty in North Carolina for Role in Scheme to Steal and Sell Military Equipment in Iraq
Former Civilian Contractor Pleads Guilty in North Carolina for Role in Scheme to Steal and Sell Military Equipment in Iraq U.S. Department of Justice April 02, 2012 • Office… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
JUDGE HEARS ARGUMENTS ABOUT GI’S ELECTROCUTION
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette March 31, 2012 Saturday SOONER EDITION JUDGE HEARS ARGUMENTS ABOUT GI’S ELECTROCUTION Rich Lord, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pg. A-1 The Army knew soldiers were being electrocuted in Iraqi-built showers but… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Court allows Italian vessel to sail out, with riders
Court allows Italian vessel to sail out, with riders THE HINDU Kochi, March 29, 2012 Special Correspondent The Kerala High Court on Thursday allowed Italian ship M.T. Enrica Lexie, detained off… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Former Department of Defense Employee Sentenced to Prison for Taking $99,000 in Bribes
Former Department of Defense Employee Sentenced to Prison for Taking $99,000 in Bribes Defendant Worked in Afghanistan Supporting U.S. Military Effort U.S. Attorney’s Office March 28, 2012 Northern District of Georgia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Alan Gross’s wife turns to pope for help
Alan Gross’s wife turns to pope for help By Manuel Roig-Franzia, Published: March 25 Sometimes, she just can’t bear to open another e-mail. Every night it’s the same in the not-so-new-anymore ordering… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
United States: US Supreme Court Considers Corporate Liability Under Alien Tort Statute For Extraterritorial Human Rights Claims
Mondaq Business Briefing March 22, 2012 Thursday United States: US Supreme Court Considers Corporate Liability Under Alien Tort Statute For Extraterritorial Human Rights Claims Brittany Prelogar, Jeanne Cook and Laura Ardito… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading