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2023 Year in Review: Switzerland (Part I: Scope of Arbitration Clause, Capacity of Discernment, Res Iudicata)

Kluwer Arbitration

Part I focuses on the scope of arbitration clause and its validity in the context of a party’s (in)capacity of discernment, as well as on the new developments regarding res iudicata. requested that the Palestinian Authority be ordered to procure licenses for the operation of the casino and hotel. in the West Bank.

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

According to Deltek’s 2022 Government Contracting Industry Study , in 2021, “[m]edian profit margin was higher (15%) compared with what has been observed since 2012 (6-10%).” [10] 34] And DFARS 252.216-7000(e) gives the Contracting Officer the option of terminating the cost-increase-impacted portion of the contract/order. [35]

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Friday Flash 10/27/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Effective communication between government officials and industry partners is of paramount importance in fostering a thriving procurement landscape. lacks capacity in vital areas, such as precision-guided munitions and microelectronics. government should be careful in its procurement and use of these tools.

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Real Discussion of the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Contractors and Subcontractors

Procurement Notes

This compliance headache is shared by procuring Agencies, prime contractors, subcontractors, and supply chain vendors, among others. 14,042 is being implemented by each procuring Agency developing its own FAR Subpart 1.4 33] On October 8, 2012 , Department of Interior issued its FAR deviation. [34] the “Vaccine Mandate”).

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Government Contracts Issues for a Recession

Procurement Notes

The Federal Government’s procurement spend in FY2023 was $765 billion ($470 billion for defense agencies), [106] and most of the procurement spend was discretionary spending. So, given that discretionary spending is more likely to be cut than mandatory spending, procurement spending cuts will be part of any significant budget cuts.

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Government Contracts Inflation Update

Procurement Notes

Since at least January 2012, the Federal Reserve System’s Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) has maintained that a 2% inflation rate is optimal for maximizing employment and keeping prices stable. [6] Now, building capacity domestically or with our friends will take time. percent before seasonal adjustment.” [2] January 2023 +6.4%