Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 17, 2024

How domestic courts approach challenges to arbitration awards is of increasing importance as foreign parties often decide to seat an arbitration in a jurisdiction that they believe will provide the greatest stability to governing the arbitration process.

Thresholds 98

Thresholds Import Contract Negotiation 98

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 9, 2024

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 [….]”

Insurance 104

Insurance Influencing Import Balance 104

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

That adds up to the 18-percentage point increase between 2014 and 2019. This effect can be particularly important in countries with scarce physical and human capital. Institutional Quality Matters Another important finding of our research is that the effect of public debt on growth depends on institutional quality.

Thresholds 105

Thresholds Quality Influencing Finance 105

University of Bristol

JULY 15, 2018

Under the Web Accessibility Directive, this translates into an obligation for public sector bodies to ensure that their websites and apps comply with a 2014 EU standard adapted to the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) at level AA (currently WCAG 2.0).

Education 52

Education Public Procurement Procurement Government 52

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Then in June, the Economy and Fair Work Committee concluded their post-legislative scrutiny of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act from 2014. We see them increasing the uptake of the real living wage, which is so important. And even more important that we see a real focus on environmental sustainability.

Public Procurement 48

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 48

Tendersinfo

APRIL 8, 2021

This criterion of selecting the tender was announced by European Parliament in January 2014. The weightage of each criterion determines the relative importance of that criterion to meet the requirements of the government project.

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NIH NITAAC

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

2014 81 $2,294,093,294.73 Annual Award Totals By GWAC CIO-SP3 CIO-SP3 SB FY Count Amount Count Amount 2012 16 $127,460,274.93 9 $34,544,360.00 2013 48 $1,621,588,463.94 73 $910,907,874.64 118 $1,918,423,820.44 2015 79 $2,208,431,658.80 152 $1,509,447,910.31 2016 82 $3,357,499,727.16 134 $1,077,394,767.87 2017 71 $2,202,708,072.18

IT 52

IT Import Efficiency Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 7, 2024

First published in 2004 (the “2004 IBA Guidelines”) and then revised in 2014 (the “2014 IBA Guidelines”) (collectively, the “IBA Guidelines”), the IBA Guidelines have become a go-to guide for arbitrators, counsel, and arbitral institutions in identifying conflicts of interest and assessing the need for disclosure.

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Influencing Transparency Networking Media 52

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The State aid Decision made two important explicit points. This part of the dispute concerned the definition of ‘public works contracts’ under Directive 2014/24/EU (issue 1). Framing: Directive 2004/18/EC, Directive 2014/24/EU, or it does not matter? In this post, I will focus on issues 1 and 2.

Procurement 52

Procurement Finance Purchasing Public Procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The lost decade: EU Auditor Helga Berger painted a sobering picture: we’ve lost a decade of progress in European procurement despite 2014 Directives. All this will likely lead to revised public procurement directives. Between 2011 and 2021, single bids doubled, the number of bids halved, and direct awards surged.

Procurement 67

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Transparency 67

GovSpend

APRIL 29, 2024

Digital Accountability and Transparency (DATA) Act : Signed into law in 2014, the DATA Act builds upon FFATA by mandating standardized reporting of federal spending data. For example, if your goal is to set competitive pricing, it will be most important to look at recent contracts awarded by your target agencies in your industry or market.

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Data Contract Price Procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 21, 2023

In terms of technology, we developed an app, FOCO , that allows for the national monitoring of Paraguay’s most important fund for education infrastructure, worth about $90 million annually. We could have developed the FOCO app in 2014 already. In reAcción, we had an important precedent to FOCO from which we learnt.

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Accountability Education Corruption Demand 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

429 (2014), thereafter extended the whistleblower protections in § 1514A to employees of non-public contractors and subcontractors of a public company. Why Is This Important? This decision further serves to remind employers of the importance of documenting legitimate workplace performance issues. Supreme Court in Lawson v.

Accountability 52

Accountability Import IT 52

University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Accessing information on contract execution and any contractual modifications has been nigh impossible until the very recent implementation of the increased transparency requirements imposed by the EU’s 2014 Public Procurement Package.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Public Procurement IT 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 31, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement Endowed Scholarship Fund Since 2014, the Coalition has worked with The George Washington University (GWU) to fund and endow a scholarship supporting a veteran who is concentrating their studies in the field of U.S. procurement at the GWU Law School.

Procurement 52

Procurement Quality Integration Integrity 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 12, 2024

This decision reminds contractors of the elements required to establish entitlement to relief for constructive changes, constructive suspension of work, and breach of the implied duties of good faith and fair dealing, and it highlights the importance of a thorough claim and a well-pled complaint. United States , 742 F.3d 3d 984, 990 (Fed.

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ivalua

JANUARY 22, 2019

In 2014 Meritor launched a 3-year initiative to drive massive value by transforming their supply chain in what can be thought of as a drive to achieve BIC. The above examples illustrate an important point about talent, and the symbiotic relationship with technology. Innovation.

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Procurement Supply Chain Innovation Import 45

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

2014) enforced a supplemental award restraining the respondent to satisfy an interim award with escrowed funds. This is an important judgment because it does not rely on “finality”, as envisaged in the Guide or the international precedents. Damietta International by the Cairo Court of Appeal (as discussed in a prior blog post ).

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 26, 2024

Hamama led a discussion regarding Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the Donbas region in 2014, outlining the solid ground it created for claiming damages and compensation, and noted that similar claims have emerged following the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.

Import 52

Import Tender Utilities Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It is important to note, however, that while the CISG is probably most applied in arbitration proceedings, which are confidential in most cases, a possible distortion of the statistics on application of the CISG in Brazil might exist. Mr. Xavier highlighted CBAr’s initiatives towards the promotion of CISG’s application in Brazil.

Contract 52

Contract Import Ethics Corruption 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Included in the IMF’s 2014 Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, the COFOG breaks down data on government expenditure into ten main categories according to their function, or purpose. One highly useful standard is the Classification of the Functions of Government (COFOG), which can be used to analyze spending trends by purpose.

Finance 52

Finance Budget Evaluation Accountability 52

Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 7, 2023

As a result, how governments monitor and govern these institutions is an important element for their success. Efforts to Professionalize SOE Boards: The Cases of Chile and Peru It is important to note that not all efforts to professionalize boards of SOEs have been problematic. This will be key to improve their operations.

Finance 52

Finance IT Evaluation Budget 52

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

And then in August, Mr McKee, the Minister for Public Finance, visited Dovetail Enterprises to hear about the important role supported businesses continue to play in boosting the Scottish economy through delivering goods and services, and providing meaningful employment, training and support, for those of us who may otherwise be excluded.

Procurement 57

Procurement Buyers Public Procurement Supplier 57

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Louis Dreyfus Armatures SAS & Ors , 2014 SCC OnLine Cal 17695. The panel concluded by agreeing on the importance of consulting legal and quantum experts as early as possible in the dispute resolution process. This early engagement, they suggested, allows for strategies informed by a range of professional perspectives.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Corruption Government Government 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Both panelists stressed the importance of understanding a client’s goals in arbitration and the importance of knowing the facts necessary to prove a claim. Acknowledging that connections play an important role in arbitrator selection, Ms. The discussion then turned to the promotion of young and diverse arbitrators.

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Ethics Insurance Participation Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

As a State seeking to be a full participant in the global order, South Africa recognised, while establishing the judiciary as guardian of its constitutional democracy, that alternative forms of dispute resolution would also be important in ensuring access to justice and legal services.

Import 52

Import Efficiency Influencing Integration 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Crimean Cases After Russia took control of Crimea in 2014, a number of Ukrainian nationals started arbitral proceedings against Russia under the Russia-Ukraine BIT, seeking compensation for alleged losses incurred in relation to investments made in the region.

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Accountability IT Corruption Government 59

The Contractor's Perspective

MAY 25, 2023

But if the Government does not issue a stop work order, or simply runs out of money to pay its obligations, there are two potentially important considerations. The CBCA’s 2014 decision in Kiewit-Turner addresses this point. First, the contractor is not required to keep working without payment. Ramah Navajo Chapter back in 2012.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 14, 2023

She also highlighted the importance of preserving key principles such as procedural fairness and due process, whilst also promoting innovation and adjustment, and ensuring every voice is heard. This sentiment expresses the importance of this topic, one that captured the lively discussion of the panel, moderated by Jurgita Petkute (KNOETZL).

Corruption 52

Corruption Transparency Demand Consulting 52

University of Bristol

AUGUST 23, 2021

NHS commissioning is currently subjected to both the Public Procurement Regulations 2015 (PCR2015, aka the UK’s copy-out transposition of Directive 2014/24/EU) and the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. 76 PCR2015) — each commissioner would be free to create its own procedure.

Tender 52

Tender E-procurement Procurement Transparency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This privatisation captured substantial public attention and scrutiny, given the importance of the services provided by CTT and the fact that these services had been rendered by public entities for almost five centuries. Because the Ruling has not been unanimous, we will also summarise the dissenting opinion casted.

Contract 52

Contract Sustainability Negotiation Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 29, 2024

For example, the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, which specializes in the resolution of IP and technology disputes, has recently seen a significant increase in cases – from 71 new cases in 2014 to 679 new cases in 2023.

Influencing 52

Influencing Contract Corruption Efficiency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 19, 2024

Following an award on jurisdiction and liability in 2014 , in CGC’s favour, and several unsuccessful challenges by NIOC under s.67 In 2003, CPCIL assigned its rights under the GSPC to its wholly owned subsidiary, CGC. NIOC failed to supply any gas pursuant to the GSPC. Therefore, CGC commenced arbitral proceedings pursuant to the GSPC.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Corruption IT Management 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

2d 113, 114 (4th Dep’t 1980); Liberty Imports v. There is not a clear test setting forth the “reasonable contemplation” standard. In the Application of Consorcio Ecuatoriano de Telecomunicaciones S.A. JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. , 3d 1262, 1269 (11th Cir. District Court to attempt to avail its client of the §1782 discovery.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Gazprom justified this limitation with reference to Article 5n of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 , which prohibits EU lawyers and law firms from providing legal services to Russian entities (with certain exceptions); Gazprom can only de facto claim justice in Russia. Gazprom invoked Articles 248.1

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 25, 2024

LARAH’s claims under the Treaty LARAH alleged that Uruguay violated the fair and equitable treatment standard under the Treaty (Art. by incurring in arbitrary and discriminatory measures, and illegally expropriated Claimant’s investment (Art.

Capacity 52

Capacity IT Corruption Price 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Gox platform, a Tokyo-based Bitcoin exchange, that abruptly vanished in 2014. Nino Sievi added that the knowledge of the people and of the drafting style in the industry is often more important. In France, a notable early case in the realm of crypto assets involved the Mt. Amir Soleymani and Coinbase, Inc.

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