Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The key features of the first generation reforms that took place between 2000-2005 addressed aspects of legislation, centralization and independence, and professionalization. Early reformers in this first revolution were Ethiopia (2005), Ghana (2005), Kenya (2007), Tanzania (2004), Uganda (2003), and Zambia (2006).

Public Procurement 70

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 2, 2024

Pursuant to section 10 (1)(b)(ii) of the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1991 , the Australian Hague Rules apply to a contract of carriage of goods by sea from a port in Australia to another port in Australia. While US courts have held that Article 3(2) imposes a non-delegable duty on the carrier, UK courts have reached the opposite conclusion.

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FedInsider

JUNE 19, 2024

In that role, he strengthened the department and the state enterprise by focusing on efficiency, consistency and continuous improvement; driving business alignment; balancing operations and policy; and seeking quicker adoption of newer technology. Prior to NCDIT, Weaver served as director and state CIO at Washington Technology Solutions.

Education 64

Education Government Government Insurance 64

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The issue before the Indian Supreme Court was whether the non-payment of stamp duty in a contract renders the arbitration agreement contained in the underlying contract unenforceable. Indo Unique Flame Ltd. and Ors. (“ NN Global ”) covered in a previous blog post here. The Indian Supreme Court in NN Global held that it did.

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Procurement Notes

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Jay Blindauer Whether a procurement, grant, or cooperative agreement, [1] if the at-issue arrangement qualifies as a contract, the Government cannot simply cease performing contract payments. For a grant or cooperative agreement that is not a contract, the Government has more flexibility to halt payments. 107-117, Div.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Jay Blindauer A contractor takes on a Government contract to make money, and inflation is getting in the way. With inflation eroding value for this long, a Government contractor may need to obtain contract relief. Obviously, contract type matters. Fixed-price contracts are the most vulnerable.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 15, 2025

Balancing productivity with employee well-being is no longer optionalits essential. Brian was formerly the Director of Business Development & Venue Planning for his current employer, the SANS Institute, and was involved in business development, sales, marketing, event management, and contracts. Department of Homeland Security.

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