University of Bristol

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Blockchain’s touted tamper-proofness and potential to enable smart contracts are driving initiatives that seek to create automated ‘trust in trustless environments’ for public sector use cases , in particular concerning activities highly-exposed to corruption risks and/or the automation of administrative procedures devoid of discretion.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The complexity of proving causation, as shown by research conducted by the Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (“TCU ”) in 2019, was exemplified by the fact that 47% of construction projects in Brazil are stalled due to technical issues, which often result in judicial or arbitral disputes.

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Open Contracting Partnership

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In 2024, we look towards implementation of the resolution and participation at the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) in Lithuania this summer. Together with the global community, we were able to close out 2023 with a big advocacy win, with the UN’s first ever resolution on public procurement passed in December.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

2019-11, Award dated 31 January 2022; Manuel García Armas et al v Venezuela , CPA 2016-08, Award on Jurisdiction dated 13 December 2019; Enrique Heemsen v Venezuela , CPA 2017-18, Award on Jurisdiction dated 29 October 2019).

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The panel discussed anti-doping, concussion, safe-guarding and transgender participation in sports. More from our authors: Dealing with Bribery and Corruption in International Commercial Arbitration: To Probe or Not to Probe by Emmanuel Obiora Igbokwe € 190 Arbitration in Egypt: A Practitioner's Guide by Ibrahim Shehata € 190

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 7, 2024

On 8 April 2024, following lengthy discussions dating back to 2019, the UNCITRAL Working Group III (“WGIII”) completed the draft statute of an advisory centre on international investment dispute resolution (“Advisory Centre”) (see previous coverage ).

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Throughout the pandemic, significant amounts of public funds were disbursed without seeking parliamentary approval, and the procurement process itself became tainted by multiple instances of corruption and cronyism. It would signify a major leap forward in Malaysia’s battle against corruption and mismanagement of public funds.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Absent agreement on a tribunal, the claimants applied to the Madrid Superior Court (MSC) which in 2019 appointed Dr. Gonzalo Stampa as sole arbitrator. The arbitration proceeded without active participation by Malaysia, who maintained that the Agreement contained no arbitration clause. Dr. Stampa determined a Spanish seat.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Introduced in 2019, this law emphasized the importance of economic freedom, good faith, and the respect for contracts. General Company for Ports of Iraq (2019) and Gasum v. Brunner suggests, parties’ participation in shaping solutions is definitely a better alternative than an outright intervention by adjudicators.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 7, 2024

The panel discussion covered three topics: participants introduced their respective jurisdiction’s stance on TPF, debated the merits of codifying current practices, and shared their views on how formal rules permitting TPF could impact a jurisdiction’s popularity as a forum.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 11, 2024

Bayzakova in 2019 , the TIAC has played a leading role in advancing arbitration in Uzbekistan and has also hosted successful Uzbek Arbitration Weeks since 2021. Our students are encouraged to participate in international moot competitions to sharpen their advocacy skills as well. Since the last interview with Ms.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 14, 2024

As for Hong Kong, our contributor looked at the four years in practice of the Interim Measures Arrangement, which, since coming into effect in October 2019, has emerged as a preferred method for interim measures between Mainland China and Hong Kong in arbitrations. In this respect, our contributors reported on a conference in Washington, D.C.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 22, 2024

The ANM further reiterated this in April, August 2017, and December 2019. The tribunal stated Colombia acted transparently, publicizing the páramo delimitation, to the point that Red Eagle itself took the chance to participate in such delimitation.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

However, the father and his sons were involved in the implementation of the loans as they participated in the decisions on the investments to be made with the funds in question, personally benefited from part of these funds and actively participated in the discussions on the repayment of the loans in the context of the French tax procedure.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 24, 2024

The ANM further reiterated this in April, August 2017, and December 2019. The tribunal stated Colombia acted transparently, publicizing the páramo delimitation, to the point that Red Eagle itself took the chance to participate in such delimitation.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Conclusion Laborde Law’s conference allowed the participants to delve into two fascinating topics on the subject of investment arbitration. Ms Fatás Pérez added that negotiations on the creation of a multilateral investment court would still require significant work.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 21, 2024

At Hong Kong Arbitration Week 2023 , participants observed that the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Case Connect , launched in 2021, has been used by at least 34 arbitral tribunals, benefiting 80 parties as of September 2023. The European Parliament made further advances in 2023 with its AI Act.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Centre has had four editions since 2019, with the fourth being a hybrid event with physical participation in Accra, Ghana. These include the regional training workshop on Dispute Management in Africa Infrastructure Projects (DiMAP) which focuses on dispute management and resolution, claims management, etc.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Mr. Erik Franco , General Counsel of Engie Peru, noted that he participated in the elaboration of the ICC Report on Climate Change (also reported here ). In short time, the AI was corrupted by the users and started sending out violent messages. There is still few cases dealing with AI-related issues and Ms.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There was significant improvement in arbitrator appointments for women over the last decade from 14% of total appointments to 27% in 2019, 38% in 2020, and 40% in 2021. Another focus of the ACICA is the greater participation of women as speakers in conferences. Further details of the initiative can be found here.

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Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In the leadup to the 10th Conference of States Parties ( CoSP 10 ) to the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), members of Civil Society are encouraging UNCAC to pass a dedicated whistleblower resolution. NWC’s statement focused on two categories of corruption: Money Laundering and Environmental Corruption.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 21, 2024

How It Started In 2019, the year before the pandemic, international arbitrator Lucy Greenwood looked behind her at the end of a hearing. Lucy Greenwood launched the Green Pledge with her 2019 blog post – A Zero-Impact Arbitration? This year marks a milestone for the CGA as it celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Green Pledge.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 24, 2024

Introduction In May 2019, the AfCFTA entered into force. A Clear Objective to Promote African States’ Interests and Participation in Dispute Settlement Mechanisms 1. Despite several important initiatives under the ICSID Convention, African states have not had a sufficient opportunity to participate in international arbitration.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Since 2019, a multilateral instrument on investor-State dispute settlement (“ISDS”) reform (“MIIR”) has been under discussion by UNCITRAL Working Group III (“WGIII”) as a potential mechanism for implementing a suite of reforms to ISDS.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

” Letter from the Stop ISDS movement to the President of the European Union Council (2019) Arbitration lawyers are proud of their profession. We need to end these corporate courts now! Rights for people, rules for corporations.”

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

” Letter from the Stop ISDS movement to the President of the European Union Council (2019) Arbitration lawyers are proud of their profession. We need to end these corporate courts now! Rights for people, rules for corporations.”

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University of Bristol

AUGUST 23, 2021

NHS commissioning takes place in a largely in-house environment where NHS buyers commission services primarily from NHS suppliers, but also with mixed private participation by both for-profit and third sector providers. But the mere fact that a contract is being complied with should not generate legal grounds for its (indefinite) extension.

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Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As Black History Month transitions into Women’s History Month, WNN highlights Dr. Toni Savage, Bunny Greenhouse, and Dr. Duane Bonds, whose outspoken whistleblowing activity against corruption led to significant change. In June 2019, Greenhouse was featured in a news documentary on the CBS program Whistleblower , available to watch online.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

While the last SIAC Manila Conference 2019 was an intimate gathering of only 80 participants, this year’s ‘ SIAC Manila Conference 2023: Deep Dive into Arbitration Trends ’ held on 25 May 2023 attracted more than 800 registrants, and SIAC had to cap the conference attendees at 500 practitioners, government representatives, and in-house counsel.

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