Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

As we reported , in April 2022, the Higher Regional Court in Berlin (“HRC Berlin”) declined Germany’s request to declare an intra-EU claim against Germany as inadmissible (KG Berlin, Decision 12 SchH 6/21, concerning an intra-EU ECT ICSID case, Mainstream Renewable Power et al ).

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Sustainable development requires resources, which foreign states can access through foreign investment. This post will also show that ISDS can become an effective tool to ensure a sustainable future. As demonstrated in this post, these critiques are misguided. IBA Report, p.

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The Contractor's Perspective

JANUARY 12, 2023

23, 2022) provides new authority for some defense contractors and subcontractors to obtain price increases that address the impacts of inflation. The Secretary of Defense’s authority to make inflation adjustments under section 822 begins on December 23, 2022, and ends on December 31, 2023. 117-7776 (Dec. Eligible contracts.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 4, 2024

However, this unfortunate fate was already sealed by the withdrawal notifications by France, Germany and Poland in December 2022, and the preceding decision of some Member States in October to not back the Commission’s proposal for a Council decision on the modernized ECT text for unspecified concerns over protection of fossil fuel investors.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 24, 2024

Shortly before the Investment Protocol’s adoption, in July 2022, the Africa Arbitration Academy issued the Model BIT , which African states can adopt as a standard BIT. A Clear Objective to Promote African States’ Interests and Participation in Dispute Settlement Mechanisms 1. Similarly, Article 46.1

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

In October 2023, the European Commission published a Non-Paper of Annotations to Model Clauses for Negotiation or Re-negotiation of Member States’ Bilateral Investment Treaties (“BITs”) with Third Countries (“Model Clauses”) (“Non-Paper”).

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 25, 2024

She also referred to the recently signed EU-Angola Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement, which has a different approach by focusing on dispute prevention and investment facilitation rather than investment protection and arbitration. Rameau also underlined the need for sustainable FDI and investment retention, in particular in Africa.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 11, 2024

It will need a multi-faceted approach involving global cooperation, innovative technologies, adaptable dispute resolution mechanisms, and sustainable policies. As discussed at the 2022 Trade, Investment and Small States’ conference, the money needed for the project, often does not meet the minimum spending criterion of the funder.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurious teamed up with Ivalua to survey 170 procurement and supply chain leaders on the pressures and conditions they’re experiencing in 2022 and their outlook for next year. New sustainability expectations and regulations – 61%. Others are negotiating supplier contracts to cut costs (39%) and consolidating suppliers (36%). .

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Import and Trade Remedies

AUGUST 30, 2023

The submission provides a non-exhaustive list of issues that WTO Members can consider to rebalance trade rules to facilitate sustainable economic transformation in developing countries, especially those in Africa. But the EU’s submission and the September meeting are no more than stepping stones to initiate negotiations at MC13.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 14, 2024

01/2022/AHC/ASB) in relation to the long-term concession agreement for provision of postal services in Portugal (the “Concession Agreement”). The Arbitral Award, dated 28 September 2023, was rendered in an arbitration between the Portuguese State and CTT – Correios de Portugal, S.A. Sociedade Aberta (the “CTT”) (proceedings no.

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Select GCR

APRIL 9, 2024

These contracts can provide a steady stream of work and revenue, contributing to the growth and sustainability of your business. In 2022 alone, approximately $7.6 In negotiations for contracts and new business opportunities, leverage your certification status as proof of meeting key project requirements. So, why wait?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

To reduce PALT, FAS has looked to the Commercial Platforms program, which includes “pre-negotiated agreements across the Federal Government with eight commercial marketplaces” that purchase card holders can utilize. SIZ-618, 2022 WL 17423607. 697 (2022). GAO sustained the protest. [1] Avenge, Inc. , Env’t Prot.

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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

AUGUST 15, 2024

Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals. The rule aligns the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Sustainable Procurement Rule.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

GSA Updates Federal Building Standards to Advance Sustainability On August 5, GSA highlighted the latest iteration of the Public Building Service’s (PBS) P100 Facilities Standards. They are updated every three years to reflect the latest advancements in safe and sustainable building techniques.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This opportunity allows industry to submit white papers at any time that are aligned with one of the DPA’s areas of focus, including sustaining critical production, commercializing research and development investments, and scaling emerging technologies. SIZ-6178 (2022). [7] Access the recording here. 88 FR 26164. [3] SIZ-6258 (2023).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In turn, this will lead to more consistent and sound negotiation and administration of MAS contracts. In the past, the regional structure gave rise to differing cultures, negotiation approaches, and interpretations of applicable regulations and solicitation provisions. Responses on the RFI are due November 10.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

This ruling follows the Court’s August 2022 decision in Hydraulics Int’l (discussed in a previous Legal Update ) finding jurisdiction over a prototype OT competition when a follow-on production contract was contemplated. Reporting should begin by September 1, 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

She added that some of the increase can be attributed to the CHIPS and Science Act, which was signed into law in August 2022 and provides $52 billion to support the domestic production of semiconductors. She stated that it showcases “where all of the Federal investment that the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

GSA Announces “Green Proving Ground” Emerging Technologies The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Green Proving Ground (GPG) Program, in collaboration with the Department of Energy (DoE), announced its selection of 17 emerging sustainable technologies for real-world evaluation and testing. GSA plans to invest $9.6

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In May 2022, the Court of Federal Claims ordered GSA to amend the solicitation and allow offerors to resubmit proposals. million megawatt hours annually through the eventual solicitation, which would amount to approximately 5 percent of the government’s fiscal year 2022 electricity consumption. SIZ-6178 (2022). [7]

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 13, 2023

On February 28, 2022, Kimberly became the Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the EPA Office of Mission support, continuing her commitment and service by providing leadership to the Agency’s information technology, human resources, facilities, contracting, and grants programs. As a member of the Senior Executive Service, Ms.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 20, 2024

21 (f) TEU requires that the EUs actions on the international plane shall help develop international measures to preserve and improve the quality of the environment and the sustainable management of global natural resources, in order to ensure sustainable development. More specifically, Art. Violation of Art.

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The Softly Spark

OCTOBER 27, 2024

In an era where the demand for sustainability has become non-negotiable, even fashion giants like Lululemon find themselves under scrutiny for claims about eco-friendly practices. In a recent study by the Wall Street Journal , nearly 60% of respondents believe that their own company is exaggerating its sustainability efforts.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

On 3 December 2024, the Energy Charter Conference (Conference) officially adopted the modernised version of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT or Treaty), following an agreement in principle reached in June 2022. I joined the Secretariat in 2021 during the then-ongoing negotiations to modernise the ECT. How has your experience been so far?

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 29, 2025

The Claimant had argued that the failure of Romania to adopt a Draft Law that was prepared following negotiations of the parties violated the BITs. In particular, the majority did not find any abuse of process or other wrongful conduct on the part of Romania in dealing with the permit issue.

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University of Bristol

MAY 26, 2023

On that, the AI White Paper retains the approach in the earlier July 2022 policy paper ‘ Establishing a pro-innovation approach to regulating AI ’. Public buyers’ excessive reliance on external consultants to plug the digital skills gap further erodes their ability to act as effective gatekeepers.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sustainability and the ongoing FAR case addressing greenhouse gas emissions reporting also have the potential to shape the federal market significantly. 7] The JV argued that the new rule restarted the clock for the JV, and that the JV received its first award under the new rule in September of 2022. National Cybersecurity Strategy.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Army is looking to reform processes of the software lifecycle to facilitate the agencys digital transformation, including processes related to requirements, acquisition, contracting, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, cost estimation, data management, sustainment, and talent management.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Congress Releases Compromise $895 Billion FY25 NDAA Meritalk reports that the House of Representatives and Senate published their final negotiated version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. billion in spending, falling just below the mandated budget cap set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 13, 2025

The new dashboard feature allows Authorized Negotiators to see upcoming baseline modifications up to 60 days in advance of the transition date. In addition, Authorized Negotiators will receive notifications 28 days, 14 days, and 7 days before their onboarding date. In 2022, the estimated EHR modernization lifecycle costs were $49.8

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