Private military contractors (PMCs) have long operated in the shadows of war zones—training soldiers, guarding convoys, and sometimes engaging in combat. While many provide logistical or security ...

On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hencely v. Fluor Corporation, a case that asks whether private military contractors can be held liable in state court for negligence and other ...

Those who support using private military and security contractors often claim that a major reason for doing so is that it is more cost-effective than using regular military forces. While there hasn’t ...

Even if you’re not a lawyer, you may be aware that traditionally the U.S. military establishment enjoys a lot of immunity for casualties that happen to those who wear the nation’s uniform. For example ...

On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hencely v. Fluor Corporation, a case that asks whether private military contractors can be held liable in state court for negligence and other ...