Category Archives: Legal

Responsibility of the United Nations for the Activities of Private Military and Security Companies in Peacekeeping Operations: In Need of a New International Instrument

Posted on July 10, 2015 by

Responsibility of the United Nations for the Activities of Private Military and Security Companies in Peacekeeping Operations: In Need of a New International Instrument You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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From National and International Frustrations to Transnational Triumph? Hybrid Transnational Private Regulatory Regimes in the Industry of Private Military and Security Companies and Their Effectiveness in Ensuring Compliance with Human Rights

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Copyright (c) 2015 University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of LawPacific McGeorge Global Business & Development Law Journal ARTICLE: From National and International Frustrations to Transnational Triumph? Hybrid Transnational Private Regulatory… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SABRE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY v. TORRES ADVANCED ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS,

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  SABRE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY, Plaintiff, v. TORRES ADVANCED ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, LLC, et al., Defendants. Civil Action No. 11-806 (GK).United States District Court, District of Columbia.August 22, 2014. MEMORANDUM ORDER GLADYS KESSLER,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KBR Ordered To Spill Investigation Docs At Heart Of FCA Case

Posted on July 5, 2015 by

KBR Ordered To Spill Investigation Docs At Heart Of FCA Case By Jimmy Hoover Law360, Washington (June 26, 2015, 5:06 PM ET) — KBR Inc. took a hit in an ongoing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The D.C. Circuit’s Message to Injured Government Contractor Employees: ‘There’s an Exclusive Remedy For That’

Posted on July 3, 2015 by

The D.C. Circuit’s Message to Injured Government Contractor Employees: ‘There’s an Exclusive Remedy For That’ posted on: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Last week, in an important decision for contingency contractors supporting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Triple Canopy Asks High Court To Revive Appeal Of FCA Case

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Triple Canopy Asks High Court To Revive Appeal Of FCA Case By Jacob Fischler Law360, Washington (June 11, 2015, 4:22 PM ET) — Triple Canopy Inc. has asked the U.S. Supreme… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-DOD Contractor Gets 2.5 Years, $1M Fine In Bribery Case

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Ex-DOD Contractor Gets 2.5 Years, $1M Fine In Bribery Case By Michael Macagnone Law360, Washington (July 2, 2015, 5:23 PM ET) — A former Defense Department contractor faces two and a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Worcester man gets prison in Afghanistan supplies fraud

Posted on July 1, 2015 by

Worcester man gets prison in Afghanistan supplies fraud       Dimitry Jean-Noel of Worcester was sentenced to a year in federal prison Thursday for stealing $157,000 from the U.S. government… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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In The Field” A Legal Analysis of Military Jurisdiction Over Civilian Contractors Accompanying the Armed Forces During a Contingency Operation for Offenses Committed Outside of an Area of Actual Fighting

Posted on June 30, 2015 by

In The Field” A Legal Analysis of Military Jurisdiction Over Civilian Contractors Accompanying the Armed Forces During a Contingency Operation for Offenses Committed Outside of an Area of Actual Fighting You must be logged in to view this content. Click … Continue reading →

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UNITED STATES, ex rel. THOMAS WATKINS, v. KBR

Posted on June 30, 2015 by

  UNITED STATES, ex rel. THOMAS WATKINS, Plaintiff/Relator, v. KBR, INC., and KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT SERVICES, INC., Defendants. Case No. 4:10-cv-4010.United States District Court, C.D. Illinois, Rock Island Division.May 22,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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