US Supreme Court's GEO Ruling Sets Gov't Contractor Immunity Limits
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The US Supreme Court's decision in GEO Group v. Menocal sets new limits on government contractor immunity. Contractors can no longer routinely assert their immunity.
US Supreme Court's GEO Ruling Sets Gov't Contractor Immunity Limits
The US Supreme Court's decision in GEO Group v. Menocal sets new limits on government contractor immunity. Contractors can no longer routinely assert their immunity and must instead make a showing on the merits, says Terry Collingsworth at International Rights Advocates.
Impact on Immigration Cases
This decision will affect virtually every case in which a government contractor faces liability. Government contractors will no longer be able to automatically assert their immunity and must instead present evidence on the merits.
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Law360: Justices' GEO Ruling Sets Gov't Contractor Immunity Limits
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