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While we wait for a KBR verdict….

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While we wait for a KBR verdict…. Published: Thursday, November 01, 2012, 8:37 AM     Updated: Thursday, November 01, 2012, 1:41 PM By Mike Francis, The Oregonian The Associated Press One… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Court finds for KBR on resolution of Halliburton tax dispute

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Court finds for KBR on resolution of Halliburton tax dispute Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:43pm EDT (Reuters) – A Texas court has ruled in favor of KBR Inc on how the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. drops case against KBR over Iraq private security costs

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U.S. drops case against KBR over Iraq private security costs Reuters 5:50 p.m. CST, November 15, 2012 (Reuters) – The United States has dropped its case against the engineering and military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The long arm of the law: the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act

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The long arm of the law: the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act Author(s): Paula B. McCarron Source: Corrections Today. 70.6 (Dec. 2008): p38. Full Text: In October 2003, three months before the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Departments of State and Defense sign MOA on private security contractors

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Departments of State and Defense sign MOA on private security contractors Author(s): Michael J. Navarre Source: The Procurement Lawyer. 43.3 (Spring 2008): p3. Full Text: On December 5, 2007, the Department… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Government Sues Triple Canopy for Iraq Contract Fraud

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Nov 05, 2012 Government Sues Triple Canopy for Iraq Contract Fraud A fraud lawsuit alleges none of the security guards provided by Triple Canopy to guard a U.S. airbase in Iraq… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Torturer Lawsuits: Some Good News

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Torturer Lawsuits: Some Good News by Stephen Lendmanl Wednesday Nov 7th, 2012 12:37 AM A previous article titled Good News and Bad said when something good surfaces, reporting it should follow.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Court: Alleged torture victims can’t sue Donald Rumsfeld

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Court: Alleged torture victims can’t sue Donald Rumsfeld By Associated Press Thursday, November 8, 2012 – Added 2 days ago CHICAGO — A federal appeals court in Chicago has ruled that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Unsupported fraud allegations don’t support a determination of nonresponsibility

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Unsupported fraud allegations don’t support a determination of nonresponsibility Does an unproven allegation of fraud or an improper termination for default limit a contractor’s ability to seek and obtain new contracts?… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US Government Intervenes in False Claims Lawsuit Against Fluor Companies

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Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, November 8, 2012 US Government Intervenes in False Claims Lawsuit Against Fluor Companies Texas-based Company Allegedly Used Federal Funds for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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