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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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In Guantanamo, Offshoring Prisoners and Workers Alike
In Guantanamo, Offshoring Prisoners and Workers Alike by Darryl Li | published June 28, 2013 – 2:19pm When I traveled to the US military base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba in 2009… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Associated Oregon Industries draws fire from injured vets
Associated Oregon Industries draws fire from injured vets AOI to file brief on suit against military contractor Aug. 2, 2013 Written by Queenie Wong Connected to an oxygen tube, Oregon… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
United States: Fifth Circuit’s Ruling On Anti-Kickback Act May Generate More Lawsuits Against Federal Contractors
Mondaq Business Briefing July 31, 2013 Wednesday United States: Fifth Circuit’s Ruling On Anti-Kickback Act May Generate More Lawsuits Against Federal Contractors Stephen Spivack, Jim Archibald, Gregory G. Marshall and Rudy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Military Contractor Can Be Held Liable, Court Rules
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette August 2, 2013 Military Contractor Can Be Held Liable, Court Rules By Rich Lord, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A lawsuit against a Houston-based defense contractor accused of negligence in the death… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Vance v. Rumsfeld, 701 F. 3d 193 – Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit 2012
701 F.3d 193 (2012) Donald VANCE and Nathan Ertel, Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. Donald H. RUMSFELD and The United States of America, Defendants-Appellants. Nos. 10-1687, 10-2442.United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US v. DROTLEFF, Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit 2012
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. CHRISTOPHER A. DROTLEFF, Defendant-Appellant. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. JUSTIN H. CANNON, Defendant-Appellant. Nos. 11-4677, 11-4744United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. Argued: October… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
USA vs. Sean Theodore BREHM, Defendant-Appellant.
691 F.3d 547 (2012) UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Sean Theodore BREHM, Defendant-Appellant. No. 11-4755.United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. Argued: May 16, 2012.Decided: August 10, 2012.548*548 ARGUED:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses Decision in Electrocution Death of SSG Ryan Maseth
3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses Decision in Electrocution Death of SSG Ryan Maseth I just received information this morning the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed Judge Nora… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Fifth Circuit establishes vicarious liability for double damages and penalties under the Anti-Kickback Act
Fifth Circuit establishes vicarious liability for double damages and penalties under the Anti-Kickback Act Arnold & Porter LLP Ronald A. Schechter and William Spyro Speros July 26 2013 In a case… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Status of Private Military Companies: When Civilians and Mercenaries Blur
The Status of Private Military Companies: When Civilians and Mercenaries Blur by Nicolai Due-Gundersen Journal Article | July 31, 2013 – 6:33am Introduction ‘When we had need of skilled soldiers to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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