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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Supreme Court To Decide Two Key False Claims Act Questions
Supreme Court To Decide Two Key False Claims Act Questions posted on: Monday, November 17, 2014 The Supreme Court is stepping into the fray to decide two important procedural issues related… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US Renews Bid To Resolve KBR Kickback Suit
US Renews Bid To Resolve KBR Kickback Suit By Khadijah M. Britton Law360, New York (November 18, 2014, 2:17 PM ET) — The United States again asked for partial resolution of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Veterans claim contractor in charge of burn pits is responsible for lung illnesses
Veterans claim contractor in charge of burn pits is responsible for lung illnesses November 17, 2014 at 6:35 PM EST Throughout the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, all kinds of things —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Jurors handcuffed in aeroplane seats at G4S trial
Jurors handcuffed in aeroplane seats at G4S trial The simulation formed part of the manslaughter case against three G4S guards accused of causing the death of 46-year-old Jimmy Mubenga Jimmy Mubenga… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DynCorp Slammed Over Bid To Escape Afghan Deal Dispute
DynCorp Slammed Over Bid To Escape Afghan Deal Dispute By Daniel Wilson Law360, Washington (October 27, 2014, 6:09 PM ET) — C3PO International Ltd. on Monday hit back at DynCorp International… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
KBR, Incorporated v. Metzgar
KBR, Incorporated v. Metzgar Pending petition Linked with: Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc. v. Harris 14-105 Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term 13-1241 4th Cir. TBD TBD… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Could the Defense Contract Audit Agency Be Held Liable for Malpractice? Recently Filed Litigation Raises the Question Again
Legal Sidebar Could the Defense Contract Audit Agency Be Held Liable for Malpractice? Recently Filed Litigation Raises the Question Again 11/7/2014 Can the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) be held liable… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
On Private Security: Public and Perilous Consequences
On Private Security: Public and Perilous Consequences 13 November 2014 One of the taglines for the latest instalment for the Call of Duty (CoD) franchise is ‘The world’s most powerful military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Law and Disorder – Blackwater Guards Found Guilty in 2007 Baghdad Killings
Law and Disorder November 10, 2014 » Law and Disorder November 3, 2014 Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download ——- Blackwater Guards Found Guilty in 2007 Baghdad Killings Since… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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KBR Fights Latest Bid For Documents In FCA Row
KBR Fights Latest Bid For Documents In FCA Row Share us on: By Andrew Westney Law360, New York (November 03, 2014, 2:41 PM ET) — KBR Inc. attacked a whistleblower’s contention… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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