Category Archives: Legal

Former Serco employee accused of murder

Posted on March 6, 2014 by

6 Mar 2014 – 7:23pm Former Serco employee accused of murder Matej Vanko, a former Serco Darwin detention centre employee, has denied kidnapping his supervisor and killing her brother and his… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KBR, Halliburton Found Not Immune in Burn-Pit Suits

Posted on March 6, 2014 by

KBR, Halliburton Found Not Immune in Burn-Pit Suits By Andrew Zajac Mar 6, 2014 10:51 AM ET KBR Inc. and Halliburton Co. (HAL) are not automatically immune from claims by military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Conditions in the place are awful, Nick’s really suffering’: Jailed Nick Dunn sees his family

Posted on March 5, 2014 by

By Katie Davies ‘Conditions in the place are awful, Nick’s really suffering’: Jailed Nick Dunn sees his family 5 Mar 2014 07:49 Ashington pirate-hunter Nick Dunn has had an emotional reunion… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US Says KBR Unit Clearly Played Role In Overbilling Scheme

Posted on March 5, 2014 by

US Says KBR Unit Clearly Played Role In Overbilling Scheme By David McAfee Law360, Los Angeles (March 04, 2014, 4:21 PM ET) — The U.S. government on Monday urged an Illinois… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Iraq contractor pleads guilty in tax case

Posted on March 4, 2014 by

Iraq contractor pleads guilty in tax case Feb. 27, 2014 – 08:02AM   |   MEMPHIS, TENN. — Federal prosecutors say a U.S. contractor who worked in Iraq has pleaded guilty to filing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KBR Can’t Get Full $13M From Army Contract, Fed. Circ. Says

Posted on March 4, 2014 by

KBR Can’t Get Full $13M From Army Contract, Fed. Circ. Says By Michael Lipkin Law360, Los Angeles (February 03, 2014, 7:14 PM ET) — A Federal Circuit panel on Monday denied… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KBR Urges 9th Circ. To Toss $81M Toxin Award

Posted on March 4, 2014 by

KBR Urges 9th Circ. To Toss $81M Toxin Award Share us on: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn By Sindhu Sundar 0 Comments Law360, New York (March 03, 2014, 5:32 PM ET) — Defense… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Former Blackwater contractors charged in deadly Baghdad shooting seek dismissal of indictment

Posted on March 3, 2014 by

Former Blackwater contractors charged in deadly Baghdad shooting seek dismissal of indictment Associated Press Mar. 3, 2014 By ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former security contractors charged in a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Anti-Piracy Ship Crew Treatment in India ‘An Outrage’

Posted on March 3, 2014 by

U.S. Anti-Piracy Ship Crew Treatment in India ‘An Outrage’ MarineLink.com Monday, February 24, 2014 MV Seaman Guard Ohio: Photo courtesy of Advanfort The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P),… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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MMP protests treatment of Seaman Guard 35

Posted on March 2, 2014 by

MMP protests treatment of Seaman Guard 35 FEBRUARY 25, 2014 — A U.S. maritime union is protesting the Indian government’s treatment of the 35 crew and security guards who were aboard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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