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    Guantánamo lawyer: We need to hear from the torturers

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    December 14, 2016 5:13 PM Guantánamo lawyer: We need to hear from the torturers Richard Kammen, the lead defense attorney for Abd al Rahim al Nashiri, fields questions during a press… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Shawn Vestal: One of Spokane’s torture doctors trying to keep his waterboarding book secret before trial

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    Shawn Vestal: One of Spokane’s torture doctors trying to keep his waterboarding book secret before trial TUESDAY, OCT. 18, 2016, 1:24 P.M. By Shawn Vestal shawnv@spokesman.com(509) 459-5431 Shawn Vestal (Dan Pelle… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DynCorp International Will Pursue Legal Recourse Before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims

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    DynCorp International Will Pursue Legal Recourse Before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims December 20, 2016 05:23 PM Eastern Standard Time MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DynCorp International (DI) is disappointed that the Government… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Simon Mann Trial, the Demise of the “Dogs of War,” and the Discursive Legitimation of “Humanitarian” Private Security Companies in Africa

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    The Simon Mann Trial, the Demise of the “Dogs of War,” and the Discursive Legitimation of “Humanitarian” Private Security Companies in Africa You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    Status of the Zone of Special Danger Appeal in Jetnil

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    Status of the Zone of Special Danger Appeal in Jetnil Written by Jon Robinson, August 20, 2016, Defense Base Act, Zone of Special Danger One of the most interesting zone of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Simon Mann demands his cash back

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    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

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    Seventh Circuit Interprets “Reasonable Belief” in FCA Retaliation Claim

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    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

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    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

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    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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