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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
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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PROCURING PROTECTION: USING THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS
PROCURING PROTECTION: USING THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS Grimmer, Caitlin. Public Contract Law Journal43.1 (Fall 2013): 127-144. Abstract (summary) In Greek mythology, Eurystheus ordered Heracles to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Regulating the Private Military and Security Industry: A Quest to Maintain State Control and Preserve Public Values;
Regulating the Private Military and Security Industry: A Quest to Maintain State Control and Preserve Public Values; Regulating War: A Taxonomy in Global Administrative Law; Humanitarian Law and Direct Participation in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Criminal liability of civilian contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan
Criminal liability of civilian contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan Ingrid L. Price Stanford Journal of International Law. 49.2 (Summer 2013): p491. Full Text: I. INTRODUCTION II. THE GAPING HOLE: MILITARY CONTRACTORS… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Pirate-buster held in Indian jail has not been paid – leaving family broke for Christmas
By Sally Hind Pirate-buster held in Indian jail has not been paid – leaving family broke for Christmas 23 Dec 2013 09:19 FORMER Para Billy Irving, who is being held in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Sister’s nightmare as Ashington pirate-hunter brother set to spend Christmas behind bars
By Katie Davies Sister’s nightmare as Ashington pirate-hunter brother set to spend Christmas behind bars 20 Dec 2013 08:40 Desperate Lisa Dunn has told of her nightmare as her pirate-hunter brother… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Maritime Security Ship & Crew Still Detained in India
Private Maritime Security Ship & Crew Still Detained in India MarineLink.com Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Photo credit owners The Madurai bench of Madras high court has dismissed the bail plea of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghan Subcontractor Loses Bid to Free Funds
Monday, December 02, 2013 Afghan Subcontractor Loses Bid to Free Funds By DAN MCCUE (CN) – A military subcontractor accused of defrauding the government out of $77.9 million failed to persuade… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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NCIS agent implicated in Navy’s ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal to plead guilty
NCIS agent implicated in Navy’s ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal to plead guilty By Craig Whitlock, Published: December 12 A senior law enforcement agent accused of taking bribes in a Navy corruption scandal has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Mercenary appeals over £1.7m claim
Mercenary appeals over £1.7m claim Saturday 30 November 2013 A SCOTTISH soldier of fortune who hurt his back while on a training course in Iraq has asked judges to a reinstate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Iraqi Co. Pays US $2.7M To Settle FCA Bribery Claims
Iraqi Co. Pays US $2.7M To Settle FCA Bribery Claims By Stephanie Russell-Kraft Law360, New York (November 08, 2013, 12:25 PM ET) — Baghdad-based Iraqi Consultants and Construction Bureau has paid… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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