Category Archives: Legal

KBR asks Supreme Court to determine whether soldiers can sue over war-zone events

Posted on August 18, 2014 by

KBR asks Supreme Court to determine whether soldiers can sue over war-zone events Lawyers for Oregon soldiers said this photo, taken by an Indiana Guard soldier, shows bags of sodium dichromate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DRC ‘mercenary’ maintains innocents

Posted on August 5, 2014 by

DRC ‘mercenary’ maintains innocents 2014-08-05 21:04 (Picture: AFP) Related Links Crowd gathers to support DRC ‘mercenaries’ State: Try DRC rebel group in SA Applause as DRC ‘mercenaries’ appear kalahari.com A Concise… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Veterans; Widow: Burn pits to blame for cancer fatalities

Posted on August 5, 2014 by

Veterans; Widow: Burn pits to blame for cancer fatalities By St. John Barned-Smith 4 July 2014 The cough started during David Thomas‘ last deployment with the U.S. Army. “We thought maybe… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DRC ‘MERCENARIES’ MUST FACE SA LAW

Posted on August 4, 2014 by

DRC ‘MERCENARIES’ MUST FACE SA LAW SAPA (South African Press Association) 4 August 2014, Members of a DRC rebel group accused of plotting to overthrow president Joseph Kabila’s government while in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Feds Say They Didn’t Suppress Evidence In Blackwater Case Share us on: By Brian Mahoney

Posted on August 4, 2014 by

Feds Say They Didn’t Suppress Evidence In Blackwater Case By Brian Mahoney Law360, Washington (July 31, 2014, 6:23 PM ET) — Federal prosecutors on Thursday admitted to a “lapse” after failing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater defense accuses U.S. of withholding crucial evidence for 7 years

Posted on August 4, 2014 by

Blackwater defense accuses U.S. of withholding crucial evidence for 7 years Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has been accused of concealing evidence in the trial of four security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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On the Effectiveness of Private Security Guards on Board Merchant Ships off the Coast of Somalia – Where is the Piracy? What are the Legal Ramifications?

Posted on August 3, 2014 by

On the Effectiveness of Private Security Guards on Board Merchant Ships off the Coast of Somalia – Where is the Piracy? What are the Legal Ramifications? Summer, 2014 North Carolina Journal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Legislative and Regulatory Developments and the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers: Filling the Accountability Gap?

Posted on August 3, 2014 by

U.S. Legislative and Regulatory Developments and the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers: Filling the Accountability Gap? Meg Roggensack Proceedings of the Annual Meeting (American Society of International Law)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-Blackwater guard says didn’t feel threatened

Posted on August 1, 2014 by

Ex-Blackwater guard says didn’t feel threatened By PETE YOST — Jul. 31, 2014 6:21 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The defense team in the Blackwater trial attacked the testimony of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US citizen charged with bribing military contracting officials in Iraq extradited to Ohio

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US citizen charged with bribing military contracting officials in Iraq extradited to Ohio By AMANDA LEE MYERS  Associated Press July 28, 2014 – 5:55 pm EDT CINCINNATI — A federal fugitive accused… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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