Category Archives: Legal

New York Trial Will Explore the Secret World of Mercenary Soldiers

Posted on April 8, 2018 by David Isenberg

New York Trial Will Explore the Secret World of Mercenary Soldiers The New York Times April 2, 2018 Monday 01:32 EST Byline: Alan Feuer Highlight: The main defendant, Joseph Hunter, has been charged… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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INJUSTICE: Members Of Raven 23 Risked Their Lives To Protect U.S. Officials. Now They’re In Jail

Posted on April 4, 2018 by David Isenberg

op-ed   injustice Shutterstock/Tomasz Guzowski INJUSTICE: Members Of Raven 23 Risked Their Lives To Protect U.S. Officials. Now They’re In Jail J.M. Phelps Christian activist and journalist 3:35 AM 02/14/2018 In… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Defenders deserve a legitimate defense in Blackwater case

Posted on April 4, 2018 by David Isenberg

Defenders deserve a legitimate defense in Blackwater case Thursday, March 15, 2018 | J.M. Phelps – Guest Columnist Members of Blackwater are petitioning the Supreme Court in an effort to find… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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GEO Group sues Washington to keep privately run immigration detention center open

Posted on March 29, 2018 by David Isenberg

March 23, 2018 GEO Group sues Washington to keep privately run immigration detention center open The for-profit prison giant is fighting the City of Tacoma over zoning changes that would push… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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FBI Director Chris Wray Previously Oversaw an Investigation Into Erik Prince That Found He Illegally Exported US Weapons

Posted on March 21, 2018 by David Isenberg

Christopher Wray. (image: Elise Swain/The Intercept/Getty Images) FBI Director Chris Wray Previously Oversaw an Investigation Into Erik Prince That Found He Illegally Exported US Weapons By Jeremy Scahill and Matthew Cole,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Use of PMSCs by the United Nations in Times of Armed Conflict

Posted on March 11, 2018 by David Isenberg

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Quo Vadis PMSC?

Posted on March 11, 2018 by David Isenberg

Quo Vadis PMSC? The way forward in dealing with Private Military and Security Companies: A response to Prof. Sossai’s assessment of the legal side effects of privatized war Frauke Renz— 4… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Combatting the legal side effects of privatized war

Posted on March 11, 2018 by David Isenberg

Combatting the legal side effects of privatized war What has been achieved, and what still needs to be done in international legal scholarship on Private Military and Security Companies Mirko Sossai—… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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IN RE DWYER, Pa: Superior Court 2017

Posted on March 8, 2018 by David Isenberg

 IN RE: C. DWYER. APPEAL OF: NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY. No. 149 WDA 2016.Superior Court of Pennsylvania.Filed January 27, 2017.Jeffrey Matthew Brenner, Post & Schell, P.C., for Appellant, National Indemnity Company. Richard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp Still Hasn’t Returned $5.1M Aircraft, Suit Says

Posted on March 4, 2018 by David Isenberg

DynCorp Still Hasn’t Returned $5.1M Aircraft, Suit Says By Carolina Bolado Law360 (February 15, 2018, 9:09 PM EST) — DynCorp International LLC removed to Florida federal court Thursday a lawsuit accusing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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