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    Alan Gross’s wife turns to pope for help

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    Alan Gross’s wife turns to pope for help By Manuel Roig-Franzia, Published: March 25 Sometimes, she just can’t bear to open another e-mail. Every night it’s the same in the not-so-new-anymore ordering… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    United States: US Supreme Court Considers Corporate Liability Under Alien Tort Statute For Extraterritorial Human Rights Claims

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    Mondaq Business Briefing March 22, 2012 Thursday United States: US Supreme Court Considers Corporate Liability Under Alien Tort Statute For Extraterritorial Human Rights Claims Brittany Prelogar, Jeanne Cook and Laura Ardito… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Oral Argument Yesterday in Doe v. Rumsfeld [Updated]

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    Oral Argument Yesterday in Doe v. Rumsfeld [Updated] by Alan Rozenshtein The D.C. Circuit heard oral argument yesterday in Doe v. Rumsfeld (11-5209), a Bivens case brought by a U.S. citizen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Britons freed in Afghanistan after weapons arrest

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    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17445638 20 March 2012 Last updated at 08:16 ET Britons freed in Afghanistan after weapons arrest The men had been held in prison in Kabul Related Stories Western fears as Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Justice Department alleges kickback scheme tied to Iraq munitions disposal contracts

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    Justice Department alleges kickback scheme tied to Iraq munitions disposal contracts Published: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 5:57 PM     By Brian Lawson, The Huntsville Times HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — A series of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Appeal Won’t Interrupt Nepali ‘Slavery’ Case

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    Appeal Won’t Interrupt Nepali ‘Slavery’ Case By BONNIE BARRON http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/03/07/persian%20slave.jpg HOUSTON (CN) – A contractor accused of trafficking Nepali laborers into Iraq to staff Al Asad Air Base cannot seek an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    I Have a Dream: An International Legal Treaty

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    Huffington Post Posted: 03/ 7/2012 10:40 am I Have a Dream: An International Legal Treaty By David Isenberg It’s time for another look at the nexus of private military and security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Federal Court Upholds Right to Sue Jordanian Defense Contractor in U.S.

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    Federal Court Upholds Right to Sue Jordanian Defense Contractor in U.S. Judge rejects argument that U.S. court lacks jurisdiction in Nepali human trafficking case March 05, 2012 05:42 PM Eastern Time… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    PATRICIA SALSER… vs. DynCorp International…

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    PATRICIA SALSER… vs. DynCorp International… UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION _________________________________ PATRICIA SALSER on her own behalf and as Next Friend for ALEXIS SALSER, BRANDIN POPE,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Family Says DynCorp Lied About Killing

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    Family Says DynCorp Lied About Killing By GLYNIS FARRELL DETROIT (CN) – A family claims in Federal Court that DynCorp International covered up the shooting of their son, who allegedly was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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