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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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Category Archives: Legal
Oral Argument Yesterday in Doe v. Rumsfeld [Updated]
Oral Argument Yesterday in Doe v. Rumsfeld [Updated] by Alan Rozenshtein The D.C. Circuit heard oral argument yesterday in Doe v. Rumsfeld (11-5209), a Bivens case brought by a U.S. citizen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Britons freed in Afghanistan after weapons arrest
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17445638 20 March 2012 Last updated at 08:16 ET Britons freed in Afghanistan after weapons arrest The men had been held in prison in Kabul Related Stories Western fears as Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Justice Department alleges kickback scheme tied to Iraq munitions disposal contracts
Justice Department alleges kickback scheme tied to Iraq munitions disposal contracts Published: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 5:57 PM By Brian Lawson, The Huntsville Times HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — A series of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Appeal Won’t Interrupt Nepali ‘Slavery’ Case
Appeal Won’t Interrupt Nepali ‘Slavery’ Case By BONNIE BARRON http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/03/07/persian%20slave.jpg HOUSTON (CN) – A contractor accused of trafficking Nepali laborers into Iraq to staff Al Asad Air Base cannot seek an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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I Have a Dream: An International Legal Treaty
Huffington Post Posted: 03/ 7/2012 10:40 am I Have a Dream: An International Legal Treaty By David Isenberg It’s time for another look at the nexus of private military and security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Federal Court Upholds Right to Sue Jordanian Defense Contractor in U.S.
Federal Court Upholds Right to Sue Jordanian Defense Contractor in U.S. Judge rejects argument that U.S. court lacks jurisdiction in Nepali human trafficking case March 05, 2012 05:42 PM Eastern Time… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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PATRICIA SALSER… vs. DynCorp International…
PATRICIA SALSER… vs. DynCorp International… UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION _________________________________ PATRICIA SALSER on her own behalf and as Next Friend for ALEXIS SALSER, BRANDIN POPE,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Family Says DynCorp Lied About Killing
Family Says DynCorp Lied About Killing By GLYNIS FARRELL DETROIT (CN) – A family claims in Federal Court that DynCorp International covered up the shooting of their son, who allegedly was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Court Revives Suit Over Electrocuted Guardsman
Thursday, March 01, 2012Last Update: 10:31 AM PT Court Revives Suit Over Electrocuted Guardsman By CAMERON LANGFORD (CN) – A defense contractor may be liable under Iraqi law for the electrocution death… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
TITLE I-ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR CONTRACTING FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS
TITLE I-ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR CONTRACTING FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS Short title. Sec. 2. Table of contents. 2 ARM12104 S.L.C. Sec. 3. Definitions. TITLE I—ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading