Category Archives: Legal

Chancery Keeps Alive Lloyd’s Chemical Spray Liability Fight

Posted on April 27, 2016 by

Chancery Keeps Alive Lloyd’s Chemical Spray Liability Fight By Jeff Montgomery Law360, Wilmington (April 8, 2016, 4:30 PM ET) — Delaware’s Chancery Court has refused to toss a bid by Lloyd’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Judge Grants Torture Victims Their First Chance to Pursue Justice

Posted on April 24, 2016 by

A detainee in Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. (photo: John Moore/AP) Judge Grants Torture Victims Their First Chance to Pursue Justice By Jenna McLaughlin, The Intercept 23 April 16 civil suit… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Landmark Ruling Will Finally Allow Victims To Hold CIA ‘Torturers To Account’

Posted on April 23, 2016 by

Landmark Ruling Will Finally Allow Victims To Hold CIA ‘Torturers To Account’ ACLU cheers ‘historic win in the fight to hold the people responsible for torture accountable for their despicable and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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2 DynCorp Bosses Thrown Back Into Iraq Worker Death Suit

Posted on April 23, 2016 by

2 DynCorp Bosses Thrown Back Into Iraq Worker Death Suit By Bryan Koenig Law360, Washington (April 22, 2016, 12:26 PM ET) — A Michigan federal judge reversed course Thursday and revived… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Fourth Circuit clarifies False Claims Act public disclosure bar

Posted on April 21, 2016 by

Fourth Circuit clarifies False Claims Act public disclosure bar Mayer Brown LLP USA April 19 2016 Introduction In United States ex rel Beauchamp v Academi Training the Fourth Circuit recently reversed the dismissal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Justice Department appears open to interrogation suit

Posted on April 21, 2016 by

Justice Department appears open to interrogation suit By ERIC TUCKER April 21, 2016 3:44 am Share FILE – In this May 14, 2013, file photo, the Department of Justice headquarters building… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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GAO Says Co. Can’t Contest Fellow Contractor’s $3.5B Award

Posted on April 18, 2016 by

GAO Says Co. Can’t Contest Fellow Contractor’s $3.5B Award By Bryan Koenig Law360, Washington (March 31, 2016, 11:50 AM ET) — The Government Accountability Office outright dismissed a company’s bid protest… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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GAO Upholds $43.9M Army Contract Award As Reasonable

Posted on April 18, 2016 by

GAO Upholds $43.9M Army Contract Award As Reasonable By Bryan Koenig Law360, Washington (March 24, 2016, 1:25 PM ET) — The Government Accountability Office sided with the U.S. Army in a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Protective Legends On Proprietary Data: Use Them Or “Waive” Your Rights Goodbye

Posted on April 18, 2016 by

Protective Legends On Proprietary Data: Use Them Or “Waive” Your Rights Goodbye Duane Morris LLP USA March 20 2016 On the one hand, federal contractors must always be judicious in what… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KBR Says It Lacks NY Ties For Iraq Co.’s $3M Contract Suit

Posted on April 7, 2016 by

KBR Says It Lacks NY Ties For Iraq Co.’s $3M Contract Suit By Bryan Koenig Law360, Washington (March 16, 2016, 5:13 PM ET) — KBR on Wednesday again pressed a New… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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