ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

The German Supply Chain Act, or Lieferkettengesetz, is a new piece of legislation that came into effect January 2023 with an extended remit from January 1, 2024. Export and import of certain hazardous wastes. By Jan-Hendrik Sohn. Production of mercury-added products, use of mercury and treatment of mercury waste.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Ethics 97

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 20, 2023

On October 2-4, 2023, the Atlanta International Arbitration Society (“AtlAS”) hosted its 12 th Annual Conference, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. 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. Further, Ms.

Ethics 52

Ethics Insurance Participation Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Thus, Christopher is quite right to suggest that it is ‘important that arbitrators ‘get to grips’ with an arbitration at an early stage, particularly where the arbitration is complex, and do not simply allow the parties to make the running’. It discusses the major challenges and opportunities of arbitrating in a modern world.

Management 52

Management Ethics Corruption Quality 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Soft skills, such as perceiving and responding to implicit cues, are important for fostering an empathetic and responsive dialogue. The importance of this was illustrated by the refusal of the Court of First Instance of Hong Kong (“Court”) to enforce an arbitral award for an arbitrator’s lack of attention.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 2, 2024

On 23 October 2023, the English High Court handed down a landmark decision setting aside a USD 11 billion arbitral award (the final award) obtained by a British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) company, Process and Industrial Developments Limited (“P&ID”), against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Corruption 52

Corruption Ethics Transparency Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 9, 2024

While there is progress to be made in the thought leadership space and in ensuring greater independence from governments, Professor Rajoo considered the conference as an important opportunity “ to contribute to the collective momentum propelling us towards groundbreaking advancements in the field of arbitration” in Asia.

Ethics 52

Ethics Corruption Finance Negotiation 52

FedScoop

AUGUST 14, 2024

The evolution was already underway when Kaouk joined the agency at the end of 2023, part of a set of digitally minded priorities from CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam. “He But we feel it’s important for our compliance and our efforts to be able to do that.”

Data 104

Data Quality Inventory Ethics 104

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 16, 2024

On 19 October 2023, the ICC Young Arbitration & ADR Forum (YAAF) hosted a workshop titled “ Navigating the Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration ” in Zurich. According to another study , the numbers remained on a similar level in 2023.

Ethics 90

Ethics Data Integrity Integration 90

Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

While pre-acquisition due diligence is important, it does not always uncover misconduct. 16, 2023) [hereinafter “Declination Letter”] (available here ) (with agreement and consent from Lifecore’s chief executive officer). [2] 2] United States Attorneys’ Office, Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (2023) (citing U.S.S.G.

Corruption 52

Corruption Internal Control Ethics Accountability 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As a starting point, he recommended becoming familiar with the Federal Data Strategy, which is intended to guide agencies in using data for mission, service and public good through ethical governance, conscious design and learning culture. It frees up your analysts to focus on more important things.”

Data 59

Data Integrity Integration Public Goods 59

GovLoop

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It’s important to differentiate between it and the “narrow AI” we’re already using , such as spell-checkers and search engines. Prominent industry figures have called for slower development so regulation — and ethics — can catch up. What’s Different About Generative AI? For example, ChatGPT is based on 570 gigabytes of data.

Ethics 97

Ethics Engineering Media Data 97

FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2023

And most importantly, how to accomplish all this securely, and ethically. In February 2023, David was named CIO of the Year by the Colorado Technology Association. Deploying answers to typically asked questions faster. 24/7 use, no longer confined to the progress made between 9:00 and 5:00.

Engineering 111

Engineering Ethics Leadership Consulting 111

GovLoop

MAY 26, 2023

By definition, data ethics refers to the norms of behavior that promote appropriate judgments and accountability when acquiring, managing or using data. But AI’s expansive use has made data ethics increasingly important. 4 Basic Principles of Data Ethics Ownership: Individuals own their data or their information.

Ethics 98

Ethics Data Public Goods Transparency 98

GovLoop

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A recent article in Forbes recommends studying job descriptions with soft skills in mind: What soft skills do you have that might be important to that particular role? Then, weave those soft skills into your cover letter and resume and bring them up at the job interview itself, always offering concrete examples.

Ethics 59

Ethics Demand Innovation Collaboration 59

ivalua

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Lowering due diligence standards can lead to unexpected quality, ethical, or sustainability issues. All this has led procurement teams to transform the way they engage with their suppliers, by actively collaborating with suppliers (79%) and actively managing increased risk (64%). . “As About Ivalua. .

Procurement Team 52

Procurement Team Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The National Anti-Corruption Program , recently approved by the Parliament, gives civil society organizations (CSOs) and media a greater role in preventing corruption and “strengthening an ethical, corruption-free public service.” We decided to do something to help citizens access factual information about state-run mining companies.

Data 115

Data Corruption Supplier Media 115

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 10, 2023

Procurement is thus seen as a mechanism of ‘regulation by contract’ whereby the public buyer can impose requirements seeking to achieve broad goals of digital regulation, such as transparency, trustworthiness, or explainability, or to operationalise more general ‘AI ethics’ frameworks.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

Government contractors need to consider the broad scope of such liability, the importance of early detection of underlying misconduct, potential mandatory or voluntary disclosures, the effectiveness of their compliance programs in detecting and effectively addressing serious misconduct, and the risk of potential suspension and debarment.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Government Contracts Ethics Government 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 1, 2023

On 3 August 2023, ACICA45 and King & Wood Mallesons in Sydney hosted a session titled “ Clash of Cultures – Exploring the Impact of Culture on Advocacy in International Arbitration ”. Mr Yin noted that most jurisdictions generally have consistent ethical standards. Third, the panel underscored the importance of bilingual lawyers.

Import 40

Import Retail Ethics Influencing 40

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 9, 2023

As the most prestigious arbitral institution in the world, the ICC International Court of Arbitration celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023. In her words, “a s lawyers, we play a very important role in ensuring the expeditiousness and efficiency of the procedure ”.

Public Bidding 52

Public Bidding Import Demand Bidding 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 7, 2024

By contrast, in India, the Delhi High Court delivered a judgment in June 2023 which, whilst not expressly prohibiting litigation funding, did not allow the costs to be recovered by the litigation fund as the latter was not a party to the arbitration. In this respect, Singapore is looked to globally as leading the field.

Import 52

Import Ethics Influencing Negotiation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2023

From 13 to 15 September 2023, the Brazilian Arbitration Committee – CBAr held its 22 nd International Arbitration Conference (“22 nd CBAr IAC” or “Conference”) in Rio de Janeiro. Mr. Potsch then presented an updated analysis on how Brazilian State Courts applied the CISG between August 2020, and June 2023.

Contract 52

Contract Import Ethics Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 14, 2024

McCormack, President and CEO, AAA-ICDR , began by sharing the AAA-ICDR’s international arbitration metrics such as the over 848 international cases heard in 2023 that are valued over 5 billion USD. The proposal had echoes of the 2023 ICC Commission Report on Facilitating Settlement in International Arbitration. AAA-ICDR Bridget M.

Corruption 59

Corruption Innovation Quality Import 59

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 11, 2024

He emphasized SVAMC’s efforts drafting the first ever guidelines of their kind setting standards to the ‘responsible use of AI in ADR’, and the importance of these guidelines in building a consensus around the regulation of AI in ADR within the broader global community. These guidelines will serve as a point of reference for arbitrators.

Integrity 52

Integrity Integration Participation Efficiency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 5, 2024

Mr. Paulsson further emphasized the need to maintain ethical standards and avoid the pitfalls of professionalizing arbitration too much, which could lead to a system where decisions are influenced by factors other than merit. Complementing this, the Commercial Transactions Law addresses specific commercial activities.

Public Private Partnership 52

Public Private Partnership Efficiency Ethics Influencing 52

FedScoop

OCTOBER 17, 2023

An overwhelming 84% of respondents indicated that their agency leadership considers understanding the impact of generative AI as a critical or important priority level for agency operations. The findings show that a majority of respondents are actively exploring the application of generative AI.

Government 81

Government Government Ethics Balance 81

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 14, 2023

On 31 August 2023 and 1 September 2023, the ICAL Alumni Association held the ICAL 20th Anniversary Conference entitled “Evolution or Revolution: Have We Mastered International Arbitration or Do We Need a New Blueprint for the Future?”. This progression stands on the reform efforts of countless institutions and bodies over the years.

Corruption 52

Corruption Transparency Demand Consulting 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 3, 2024

In late 2023, a UN report warned that investor-state arbitration has “catastrophic consequences for the environment and human rights.” Regardless of whether this is ethical, is it still solid advice? Efforts to modernize the ECT surfaced vigorous public opposition against the treaty, and cases like Rockhopper v. Italy and Eco Oro v.

Insurance 52

Insurance Finance Sustainability Ethics 52

GovLoop

JUNE 16, 2023

We believe it is important to reach a larger audience of data users who might not necessarily be interested in earning certificates of completion,” Cooke said. Employees of a state agency or institution of higher education can request access through the Texas Data Literacy Program site. Individual agency programs.

Data 52

Data Education Quality Strategic Planning 52

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”).

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Supply Chain Education Transparency 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

It was a special honor to have members of the Caggiano family present to pay tribute to Joe Caggiano’s enduring legacy, reminding us of the importance of continuing his commitment to service and community. This Legal Update summarizes the Court’s decision and highlights important takeaways for federal contractors that pursue OT opportunities.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Bidding Procurement Consulting 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The UK Government hosted an AI Safety Summit on 1-2 November 2023. The Frontier AI Taskforce was announced by the Prime Minister and Technology Secretary in April 2023’ (ahem, as ‘ Foundation Model Taskforce ’—so this is the second rebranding of the same initiative in half a year). There is also, of course, the (flagship?)

Procurement 78

Procurement Evaluation Participation Collaboration 78

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. Furthermore, their rapidly shifting nature requires a new level of agility.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain 52

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For the past three years, the NDAA has dedicated a separate Title to cyber and cybersecurity, reflecting the increased importance of these issues in Department of Defense (“DoD”) operations. Of particular importance, the bill would require a three-year pilot program under which U.S. Establishing ICAM Initiative as a Program of Record.

Networking 173

Networking Data Evaluation Government Contracts 173

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

This Legal Update summarizes the Court’s decision and highlights important takeaways for federal contractors that pursue OT opportunities. On September 20, 2023, the Army awarded the follow-on production contract to Taylor Defense Products, LLC. 24-160 (July 16, 2024). The new prices will be effective Jan 1, 2026.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Price Procurement 52

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 19, 2024

2023 Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. Auditability with your data is important,” says Vultaggio. Maintaining a human being in the decision-making loop is another important way to mitigate bias in generative AI.

Data 75

Data Consulting Innovation Government 75

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 20, 2024

laws, treaties, domestic statues, ethical rules, etc.) Instead, it tries to highlight the most significant changes and additions to the draft that has been public since 31 August 2023. Where rules and regulations (e.g. This article does not aim to go over the recently published Guidelines in their entirety.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Thresholds Ethics Accountability 52