Military Law

U.S. Military Contractor Cuts Thermal Scope Pricing To Protect Jobs Ahead Of Defense Budget Cuts – YAHOO!

Their products are in use by military, law enforcement and civilian agencies across the nation. The U.S. Government is proposing to cut some $500 billion in funding from budgets starting in January unless Congress can come to an agreement on … Continue reading

In Military Justice System, an All-Powerful Arbiter – New York Times Blogs

Unique among employers, the military maintains its own criminal justice system … and served as a staff attorney at the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty. Ms. Natelson received her bachelor’s degree from Yale University and …

Kenyan police pursuing kidnappers of 4 aid workers – YAHOO!

Ndolo said that police and military security personnel were pursuing the attackers. Kenya deployed troops into Somalia last October, so even if the kidnappers succeed in crossing back into Somalia, they may have to contend with Kenyan troops on the … Continue reading

Mavericks’ Bernard James: Military vet to NBA player – USA Today

In Qatar, he secured buildings and airplanes. In Afghanistan, he worked as military law enforcement. He once had a 40-millimeter round land 90 feet away from him, killing six detainees and wounding many more. James describes his path to the … Continue reading

Supreme Court rejects ‘Stolen Valor’ law, says lying about military honors isn’t a crime – Tulsa World

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a federal law that makes it a crime to lie about being a military hero. In fact, the justices ruled that many lies are protected by the First Amendment. The 6-3 … Continue reading

Supreme Court kills law penalizing phony military heroes – Sacramento Bee

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a federal law that makes it a crime to lie about being a military hero. In fact, the justices ruled that many lies are protected by the First Amendment. The 6-3 … Continue reading

The Renaissance World Golf Village Resort and Beach Club In Northeast Florida … – YAHOO!

The Renaissance World Golf Village Resort and Beach Club Offering “American Hero Rate” To U.S. Military, Police Officers & Firefighters The Renaissance World Golf Village Resort and Beach Club in Jacksonville/St. Augustine, Florida is now offering an …

The Supreme Court decision you might have missed: In the U.S., lying about military service is now perfectly legal – Daily Mail

Essentially, this federal law made it a crime to make false claims about receiving military medals and decorations. A California politician who told self-serving lies about his military service challenged his conviction on the grounds that he was being …

Lawmakers retarget ‘valor’ thieves after court rules bogus military boasts are free speech – FOX News

A day after the Supreme Court struck down a law that made it a crime to lie about military service, veterans groups and lawmakers are gearing up for another battle. The nation’s top court voted 6-3 on Thursday that the … Continue reading

Supreme Court strikes down Stolen Valor law – Kansas City Star

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against the 2006 Stolen Valor law, saying the First Amendment protects even hollow heroes who lie about earning cherished military medals. But proponents of the law maintain that false claims about military …