Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In July 2024 the new government reintroduced the Arbitration Bill with an important change. For these purposes, an express agreement that a particular law would govern the main contract (within which the arbitration agreement was contained) was not an agreement that this law should also apply to the arbitration agreement itself.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Assignment issues are often of decisive importance in international arbitrations given the hard-edged nature of questions of jurisdiction, title, and standing. Dassault challenged the Tribunal’s jurisdiction on the basis that the contractual rights under the sale contract were not capable of transfer without Dassault’s consent.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Consequently, the HCCH’s ambition had to be curtailed, so the HCCH temporarily settled for adopting the Convention of 30 June 2005 on Choice of Court Agreements (“Choice of Court Convention”). The HCCH hence viewed the Choice of Court Convention as an important achievement, albeit one that required additional budling blocks.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Indian arbitration bar was waiting for an important judgment of a 7-judge bench of the Indian Supreme Court (“ Judgment ”), which reviewed its own earlier judgment in NN Global Mercantile Private Limited v. This makes the Judgment an important exposition of law in the field of arbitration for India. Indo Unique Flame Ltd.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 11, 2024

Against this backdrop, some important lessons can be drawn for practitioners. VR Van Raalte Reclame , 2005). Identifying who may be liable is therefore of paramount importance. The ruling casts further light on the standard of judicial review applicable to annulment proceedings in France.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 25, 2024

By virtue of Section 1(4) of the 2011 Act, the law applies retrospectively to foreign awards made from and after July 14, 2005, the date when Pakistan ratified the New York Convention 1958 through a Presidential ordinance. Moreover, this judgment underscores the importance of distinguishing between domestic and foreign arbitral awards.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

At the COFC, protests challenging solicitation amendments must be filed before contract award, assuming there is adequate time in which to do so. Because the agency could make an award at any time without warning, it is best to file your protest as soon as possible after contract amendment to avoid timeliness issues.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Oct. 29 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to once again host its “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel on October 29! What’s next for interagency contracting?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

2024 EIP Awards Categories : Lifetime Acquisition Excellence Award – Presented to an individual in the contracting community (government or industry) for demonstrating a life-long commitment to advancing “common sense in government procurement.” What’s next for interagency contracting? James Peake , M.D.,

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The dispute concerns a 2005 contract for satellite spectrum capacity and satellite-broadcast wireless access services. The parties to the contract were the respondent, Devas Multimedia Services (“ Devas ”), and Antrix Corporation Limited (“ Antrix ”), an Indian state-owned entity. The tribunal issued two awards.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What’s next for interagency contracting? The CMMC program aims to ensure that contractors in possession of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) meet their contractual cybersecurity requirements. The most important update was the extension of phase one of the program’s implementation.

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

These sessions will explore the trends and initiatives shaping federal healthcare contracts after the election, into 2025, and beyond. In addition, below are considerations for member companies to manage contract and cost risks in the event of a government shutdown on October 1: Review your contract- What is the contract type?

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 15, 2021

Jay Blindauer A contractor will often incur a significant cost (in time and money) to prepare and submit a proposal for a possible Government contract. Indeed, a GAO protest is generally not helpful if the contested contract/order is already substantially performed before a protest decision is reached.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

That is, Article 20 MLCBI triggers an automatic stay in its own right and does not import the effects of the law governing the foreign insolvency proceedings. According to Article II NYC, the courts of the Contracting States shall refer parties to arbitration if the dispute concerns “a matter capable of settlement by arbitration” (Article II.1)

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Rita Konaev , Head of Responsible AI, Google Public Sector Sadaf Asrar , AI Technology Expert, AI Corps, DHS Nathan Manzotti , Director, AI & Data Analytics, Technology Transformation Services, GSA James Johnson , Program Executive Officer, DLA Information Operations Dave Sloniker , Executive Director, VA Logistics Redesign (VALOR) Program Office, (..)

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FedInsider

JANUARY 15, 2025

We also explore the importance of durable skillsadaptability, empathy, and leadershipthat are critical in todays workforce. 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.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

He emphasized the importance of creating more interactive spaces like the forum, where participants can openly share ideas without the constraints of traditional speaker-led presentations. The importance of understanding these nuances was emphasized, particularly for parties drafting arbitration agreements involving Chinese counterparts.

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Procurement Notes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

15] Despite the broad description, in the context of a procurement contract or a real property lease, the GovCon Order only applies to the following types of contracts. iii) it is a contract or contract-like instrument for concessions, including any concessions contract excluded by Department of Labor regulations at 29 C.F.R.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

2024:36, 07 June 2024 Anna-Maria Tamminen & Viktor Saavola, Hannes Snellman Attorneys, ITA Reporters for Finland The Supreme Court evaluated the enforceability of an arbitration clause included in the employment contract between a football coach and an athletic club. S2022/592, Decision No. Socits Opportunity et autres v.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

What’s next for interagency contracting? NASA Provides Updates on SEWP VI Timeline During Industry Day On November 6, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) held an Industry Day to provide an update on its SEWP VI contract vehicle. 7 A3 Federal Contract FPDS Crosswalk Sample V.2 James Peake , M.D.,

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