Category Archives: Legal

Simon Mann demands his cash back

Posted on December 16, 2016 by

Simon Mann demands his cash back September 9, 2016 in News, Politics CONVICTED British mercenary Simon Mann has instructed his Zimbabwean lawyer Jonathan Samukange to sue the state to recover the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenaries in international law

Posted on December 12, 2016 by

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Seventh Circuit Interprets “Reasonable Belief” in FCA Retaliation Claim

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

Seventh Circuit Interprets “Reasonable Belief” in FCA Retaliation Claim Katz Marshall & Banks LLP USA November 17 2016 Although the amendments to the 2009 Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (FERA) expanded… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Seventh Circuit Rejects False Claims Act and Retaliation Claims Premised on Purported Breach of Contract

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

Seventh Circuit Rejects False Claims Act and Retaliation Claims Premised on Purported Breach of Contract Ropes & Gray LLP USA November 30 2016 On October 11, 2016, the Seventh Circuit confirmed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Fourth Circuit Clarifies Applicability of FCA Public Disclosure Bar to Amended Complaints

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

Fourth Circuit Clarifies Applicability of FCA Public Disclosure Bar to Amended Complaints 12/7/2016 by  John Bueker, Kirsten Mayer, Heather Sprague | Ropes & Gray LLP In one of several decisions issued during… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What Happens In Colombia Doesn’t Stay In Colombia

Posted on December 7, 2016 by

What Happens In Colombia Doesn’t Stay In Colombia 12/05/2016 04:32 pm ET Katie Redford Co-Founder and Director, EarthRights International Federal judge tells Chiquita it must face human rights allegations in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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GIs’ Toxic Burn Pit MDL Paused For Lead Atty’s Illness

Posted on December 6, 2016 by

GIs’ Toxic Burn Pit MDL Paused For Lead Atty’s Illness By Emily Field Law360, New York (November 10, 2016, 7:45 PM EST) — A Maryland federal judge hit pause Thursday on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Former Navy official gets six years in prison for taking $350,000 in bribes from ‘Fat Leonard’

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

Former Navy official gets six years in prison for taking $350,000 in bribes from ‘Fat Leonard’ By Craig Whitlock December 2 An undated company handout photos of Leonard Glenn Francis, aka… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Escobar Dooms Blackwater FCA Suit, Court Told

Posted on December 2, 2016 by

Escobar Dooms Blackwater FCA Suit, Court Told By Natalie Olivo Law360, New York (November 4, 2016, 1:56 PM EDT) — Blackwater successor Academi asked a Virginia federal judge on Thursday to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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11th Circ. Gives New Life To DynCorp Trade Secrets Case

Posted on November 30, 2016 by

11th Circ. Gives New Life To DynCorp Trade Secrets Case By Chuck Stanley Law360, Washington (November 22, 2016, 4:15 PM EST) — The Eleventh Circuit revived allegations Monday that a unit… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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