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UN report: E-government makes global strides, but digital divide persists

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The newly released 2024 report — the latest in a series that began in 2001 — provides a comprehensive overview of e-government development from global, regional, national and local perspectives for 193 UN member states.

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I Know the Witnesses and I Will Believe Them; There is No Need for Cross-Examination: A Rare Example of Arbitrator Bias Before English Courts

Kluwer Arbitration

In this context it is important to recall that bias is not used in a pejorative sense, rather it means the absence of demonstrated independence and impartiality ( Yiacoub v The Queen [2014] UKPC 22 ). The principle is far too important to allow it to be passed over [….]”

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A Bridge (Not) Too Far: Prohibition on Dividing up Contracts to get Under 8(a) Sole Source Dollar Limit Doesn’t Apply to Bridge Contracts

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But we think this protest raises some important questions. GAO agreed that “the regulation does not apply to bridge contracts because bridge contracts do not pose any threat to the aims sought to be protected by a competitive procurement.” Going further, it noted its decision in New Tech. B-287714.2 (Dec.

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Inquisitorial Processes, or: Can Singapore Courts or Arbitral Tribunals Engage in the Amicable Settlement of Disputes?”

Kluwer Arbitration

There are two statutory regimes for arbitrations seated in Singapore, the Arbitration Act 2001 (AA) for domestic arbitrations and the International Arbitration Act 1994 (IAA) for international arbitrations. It is important to recognize that these processes exist and that the IAA permits them.

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PKP ENERGETYKA ON TRACK TOWARDS FULL PROCESS AUTOMATION

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It has been operating since 2001 and belongs to one of the largest investment funds worldwide – CVC Capital Partners. The possibility of integrating the new tool with the solutions already adopted within the organization, including SAP, is also of crucial importance. About PKP Energetyka. PKP Energetyka S.A.

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Friday Flash 11/08/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Keynote Panel— Former Secretaries on What’s Next for the VA Moderator: Thomas Bowman , Former Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2017-2018), CEO, TGB Strategies (confirmed) Anthony Principi , Former Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2001- 2005), Principal, The Principi Group (confirmed) Dr. James Peake , M.D.,

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Inquisitorial Processes, Or: Can Singapore Courts or Arbitral Tribunals Engage in the Amicable Settlement of Disputes?

Kluwer Arbitration

There are two statutory regimes for arbitrations seated in Singapore, the Arbitration Act 2001 (AA) for domestic arbitrations and the International Arbitration Act 1994 (IAA) for international arbitrations. It is important to recognize that these processes exist and that the IAA permits them.

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