Category Archives: Legal

KBR Calls Soldiers’ Info Bid In Burn Pit Suit ‘Deja Vu’

KBR Calls Soldiers’ Info Bid In Burn Pit Suit ‘Deja Vu’ Share us on:  By Patrick Boyle Law360, Washington (January 19, 2016, 1:55 PM ET) — Military contractor KBR on Tuesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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European Parliament Motion for Resolution concerning MV Seaman Guard Ohio case – HRAS Comment

European Parliament Motion for Resolution concerning MV Seaman Guard Ohio case – HRAS Comment The continuing case of the incarceration following sentencing in January 2016 of the crew and Private Maritime Security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Seaman Guard Ohio: A Travesty of Justice?

Seaman Guard Ohio: A Travesty of Justice? By J. Chin 2016-01-14 15:52:36 The continuing case of the incarceration of the 35 crew and private maritime security guards of the Seaman Guard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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KBR Can’t Appeal Judge’s Refusal To Dismiss FCA Suit

KBR Can’t Appeal Judge’s Refusal To Dismiss FCA Suit Share us on:  By Bryan Koenig Law360, Washington (March 1, 2016, 12:22 PM ET) — An Illinois federal judge on Monday refused… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Court Stays Decision on Balad Burn Pit

Thursday, January 7, 2016 Court Stays Decision on Balad Burn Pit On December 23, 2015, the Court hearing the Burn Pit Lawsuit ruled in favor of the service-members and  stayed the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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KBR Performance at Issue – Hearing Scheduled Sept 2016

KBR Performance at Issue – Hearing Scheduled Sept 2016 A revised Case Management Order (CMO) has been entered by the Court in the Burn Pit Lawsuit. The amended CMO directs the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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To Leash or Not to Leash the Dogs of War? The Politics of Law and Australia’s Response to Mercenarism and Private Military and Security Companies

Adelaide Law Review, vol. 36, no. 2, forthcoming To Leash or Not to Leash the Dogs of War? The Politics of Law and Australia’s Response to Mercenarism and Private Military and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ex-Blackwater Snipers Want 4th Circ. To Revive FCA Suit

Ex-Blackwater Snipers Want 4th Circ. To Revive FCA Suit Share us on: By Matt Sharp Law360, New York (February 11, 2015, 6:00 PM ET) — Two former Blackwater contractors said Tuesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Training credentials suit revived against Blackwater successor

Feb 26, 2016 6:41am EST Training credentials suit revived against Blackwater successor By Barbara Grzincic Academi Training Center, a successor to Blackwater Worldwide, faces renewed whistleblower charges by two workers who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Overseas Contractors Defense Base Act Attorney Launches New Website

Overseas Contractors Defense Base Act Attorney Launches New Website The Law Office of Matthew T. Singer, based in University City, MO, has launched a new website that is designed to help… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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