Import and Trade Remedies

AUGUST 30, 2023

For example, the submission proposes that the current prohibition under Article 3(1)(b) of the SCM Agreement against conditioning access to subsidies on the satisfaction of local content requirements should not apply to developing country Members, provided that the use of domestic goods does not exceed a threshold to be agreed by Members.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

trillion dollars in fiscal year 2022 which amounted to approximately 25% of total gross domestic product. FLSA exemption issues can arise when unpaid furlough periods reduce the compensation level of exempt employees below the threshold required for them to maintain their exempt status under federal, state, or local law.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In September 2022, iron ore was valued at approximately 99.8 ” [6] Turning to labor costs, BLS’ July 2022 Employment Cost Index (“ECI”) revealed that “[c]ompensation costs for private industry workers increased 5.5 percent from June 2021 to June 2022. .” percent from June 2021 to June 2022. percent.” [7]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

Summary of DoD’s Final Rule The DFARS rule largely follows the provisions of the FAR final rule published in March 2022 ( discussed here ). This increase aligns the DFARS domestic content threshold with that in the FAR. This “fallback threshold” will remain in effect under both the FAR and DFARS rules until 2030.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

And this Spring, contractors and subcontractors have two June filing deadlines to think about—June 21, 2022 for the EEO-1 Report, and June 30, 2022 for the brand new Affirmative Action Program Certification. 115] This year’s deadline is June 30, 2022. Indeed, if you see the geraniums bloom, it is time to think about EEO.

Export 40

Export Evaluation Contract Government Contracts 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms. Significantly, FSS Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), which leverage individual agency requirements, now account for over 53% of the dollar value of orders under the program.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 11, 2024

During 2022, evidence of an ongoing relationship between the consultancy firm and the Defendant emerged, and the Claimant raised allegations of fraud against the Defendant regarding its non-disclosure of a conflict of interest during Arbitration A.

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Balance Thresholds Purchasing Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Security for costs –– a balancing act Following welcome remarks from Caroline Falconer, Secretary General of the SCC, Dr Baltag introduced the topic of security of costs as being one of the timely topics currently addressed in international arbitration. Stockholm University and member of the Board of the SCC.

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Balance Thresholds Accountability Influencing 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 17, 2025

While wholesale reform was neither necessary nor desirable, the amendments are significant and strike the right balance by clarifying several key issues that impact international arbitrations (including arbitrations administered by the LCIA).

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Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

1] Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI) The Balanced Budget Act of 2018 introduced new authorities concerning supplemental benefits that may be offered to chronically ill enrollees in MA plans. Please refer to our January 5, 2023 , November 4, 2022 and May 16, 2022 blog posts for more information.

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Transparency Utilities Quality Networking 52

Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

Jay Blindauer In October 2022, I circulated “ An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor [.]” December 2022 +6.5% November 2022 +7.1% October 2022 +7.7% September 2022 +8.2% August 2022 +8.3% July 2022 +8.5% June 2022 +9.1% May 2022 +8.6% April 2022 +8.3%

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2021

By June 30, 2022 , U.S. But, when balancing the pros and the cons, there is a natural expectation that contractors will accept the mandate, without challenge, so long as there is a financial upside for doing so. 27] Also on October 1, 2021 , the VA , [28] Homeland Security , [29] and NASA [30] issued their FAR deviations.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

In addition, VHA aims to continue the practice of achieving cost avoidance while simultaneously balancing clinician considerations for obtaining quality medical/surgical supplies. ” This proposed rule implements a statutory requirement to adjust acquisition related thresholds every five years to account for inflation.

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