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The Double Hatting Paradox in Investment Arbitration: Justification For Abolition?

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This illustrates the possibility of an arbitrator getting influenced by his counsel role in other cases. However, the recent ICSID arbitral practice since 2013 demonstrates the adoption of the lower UNCITRAL standard through the acknowledgement of the Blue Bank test.

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Strategic Procurement: 4 Tactics for Economic Recovery in 2021

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In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Influence The Board by Mapping the value of procurement projects to business priorities.

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Examining the Delegation of the Power to Determine Arbitrability: Insights from Fujitsu Semiconductor Ltd. v. Cypress Semiconductor Corp.

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Notably, Fujitsu partially breaks with precedent in other jurisdictions on how carve-out provisions influence the delegation of arbitrability. Details of the Fujitsu ruling and its broader implications for the arbitration landscape follow below. Myriad Group A.G. , 3d 1069 (9th Cir.

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Young Arbitrators Sweden (YAS) Arbitration Day 2023 Recap: Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation and the Advantages of the Odd “Loose Cannon”

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The influence of counsel was often more discernible in written witness statements than oral evidence. The SCC’s Prima Facie Decisions on Jurisdiction In April 2023, the SCC released its practice note Prima Facie Jurisdiction between 2013–2023. By requesting a detailed PO1, the parties can set their expectations for the tribunal.

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6 Lessons for Procurement Digitization

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Welcome to the new age of Procurement where we are ideally positioned to influence not only cost control measures but also to embrace top line growth ambitions and to drive innovation, powered by digitization. In 2013 they went live. Here are the key takeaways. Change does not happen by accident. Sounds great doesn’t it?

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Ascendancy of Institutional Arbitration in the Gulf: Abu Dhabi Adds New International Arbitration Centre

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Founded in 1993, ADCCAC offered case management services, hearing rooms, and a set of arbitration rules that were last updated in 2013. Time will tell how this competitive environment will influence the performance and appeal of these institutions on the international stage.

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FAR 8.4 Blanket Purchase Agreement Orders To Be Set-Aside or Not to Be Set-Aside? That is the Question

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appropriately influenced economies of scale. Taking this into consideration, as well as the volume of GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts and thereby source competition afforded the federal acquisition community, it’s quite interesting how the FAR prescribes “order set-asides.”