Category Archives: Legal

    CAAF Upholds Constitutionality of Military Jurisdiction Over Civilian Contractors

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    Hard National Security Choices CAAF Upholds Constitutionality of Military Jurisdiction Over Civilian Contractors By Steve Vladeck Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 6:56 PM It’s turned out to be a very big… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Contractor Indicted on Fraud Charges: Armet Armored Vehicles Accused of Defrauding U.S. Military on Armor Used in Convoy Vehicles in Iraq

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    Contractor Indicted on Fraud Charges Armet Armored Vehicles Accused of Defrauding U.S. Military on Armor Used in Convoy Vehicles in Iraq U.S. Attorney’s Office July 19, 2012 Western District of Virginia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Jimmy Mubenga death: G4S guards will not face charges

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    Jimmy Mubenga death: G4S guards will not face charges Crown Prosecution Service says three escorts will not be charged over death of Angolan refugee on deportation flight Paul Lewis and Matthew… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Judge throws out electrocution lawsuit against KBR; mother will appeal

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    Judge throws out electrocution lawsuit against KBR; mother will appeal Published: Monday, July 16, 2012, 1:47 PM By Joe Mandak – The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — A military contractor cannot be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    PAUL DOUGLAS BURKE, APPELLANT v. AIR SERV INTERNATIONAL, INC.,ET AL., APPELLEES

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    United States Court of Appeals FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT Argued January 20, 2012 Decided July 13, 2012 No. 11-7037 PAUL DOUGLAS BURKE, APPELLANT v. AIR SERV INTERNATIONAL, INC.,ET AL.,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Military Contractor’s Action-Packed Negligence Suit Blocked for Lack of Expert Testimony on Standard of Care

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    Military Contractor’s Action-Packed Negligence Suit Blocked for Lack of Expert Testimony on Standard of Care Posted on July 16, 2012 Judge Garland’s latest opinion has something for everyone: helicopters and horses, ambushes… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ABOLISHING THE PROHIBITION ON PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS

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    Journal of Legislation 2012 Journal of Legislation 38 J. Legis. 71 ARTICLE: ABOLISHING THE PROHIBITION ON PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    Companies seek to dismiss suit on burn-pit risk

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    Companies seek to dismiss suit on burn-pit risk By Patricia Kime – Staff writer Posted : Friday Jul 13, 2012 18:01:00 EDT A federal judge in Maryland will hear a motion… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DynCorp Says US Drug Policy Bars Ecuadoreans’ Herbicide Suit

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    DynCorp Says US Drug Policy Bars Ecuadoreans’ Herbicide Suit By Karlee Weinmann Law360, New York (July 13, 2012, 6:05 PM ET) — Government contractor DynCorp International Inc. asked a federal judge… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Klein Frank, P.C. Announces $18.78 Million Awarded to Burn Victim of Contractor’s Negligence In Baghdad, Iraq

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    July 11, 2012, 5:30 p.m. EDT Klein Frank, P.C. Announces $18.78 Million Awarded to Burn Victim of Contractor’s Negligence In Baghdad, Iraq DENVER, July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Klein… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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