WashngtonExec

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 25, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. Next is Ann Tiller, executive assistant at Leidos, who’s Executive Assistant of the Year, Private & Public Companies, finalist.

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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Federal law prohibits money from influencing where a doctor refers a patient for treatment to keep doctors focused solely on what is best for the patient,” said United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis. “We We contend that Methodist’s affiliation with the West Clinic ran afoul of that law.

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GovSpend

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Looking ahead, evolving administrative priorities are expected to influence future spending patterns. Other key agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs, NASA, the Department of Energy, Health and Human Services, and the General Services Administration.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 26, 2023

What are some of the watershed moments from your time as director of AIAC and can you please share your thoughts on what it’s like to be back at the helm as of March 2023? One example is the recent modernisation of the Centre’s institutional ADR rules in August 2023. Let’s talk about the revised AIAC Arbitration Rules (2023).

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On 29 November 2023, Professor Kiran N. The program bridged and expanded the discussion that took place at a highly popular program featured in the 2022 edition of WAW on the influence of public international law (“PIL”) on ISDS (read the prior KAB coverage here ). 2001-4, Partial Award, 17 March 2006.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 21, 2023

2023 was a bustling year for the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) and the field of international arbitration worldwide, marked by significant legal developments and institutional reforms. These changes significantly influence the process of accrediting arbitrators and the enforcement of arbitral awards.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 30, 2024

In 2023, investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) reform has been influenced by growing concerns over climate change and state responsibility. This post summarizes key ISDS and climate change developments that took place in 2023. This led more EU member states to notify their withdrawal.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 28, 2024

In 2023, the international arbitration landscape in California continued to develop and grow. 2 nd Annual California International Arbitration Week, and Plans for 2024 In March 2023, California Arbitration (CalArb) and California Lawyers Association (CLA) hosted the 2 nd Annual California International Arbitration Week (CIAW) in Los Angeles.

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Whistleblower Network News

MAY 10, 2024

Prospective students are entitled to make their enrollment decisions without the improper influence of recruiters who pursue their own financial gain at the expense of students’ best interests.” Boynton, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 14, 2024

Developments in Arbitration-Related Law and Institutions In 2023, our Blog covered shifts within arbitration-related laws and examined novelties in institutional rules, offering insights into the evolving landscape of international arbitration in East and Central Asia. The amendments will become effective in April 2024.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 7, 2024

In 2023, the United States courts expanded the role of international arbitration under existing law and wrestled with the application of new arbitration law and fact patterns. 2023) and Yegiazaryan v. 2023) , which harmonized U.S. This post reviews some highlights and looks forward to developments anticipated during 2024.

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Federal News Network

JULY 12, 2024

As a result, there has been no shortage of procurement legislation and regulation prohibiting or curtailing the federal government’s purchase of Chinese products: Section 889 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (restrictions on the use of telecommunications equipment and services); Section 847 of the FY 2020 NDAA (..)

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 26, 2024

This post provides a recap of notable arbitration-related developments in France in 2023. However, 2023 saw a trend towards the restriction of the scope of this control. On a separate note, in 2023, a number of French investors lodged investment claims against Spain , Morocco , Qatar , and Senegal. In Al-Kharafi v.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The third edition of the annual Uzbek Arbitration Week (UzAW 2023), held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan between 10-15 September 2023, continued its mission to establish Uzbekistan as the preferred seat for arbitral proceedings in the CIS region and beyond. This post provides an overview of the key highlights from the event.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 9, 2024

Rightly or wrongly there is always room for an uneasy fear that there might have been some improper influence affecting the mind of the judge where he lacks independence. The independence of the judiciary is not an empty principle which can be forgotten simply because one thinks that a correct conclusion has been reached.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In 2023, Canadian courts were called to rule on a multitude of fascinating issues, including distinguishing arbitration from expert determination ( Clearspring Capital Partners II v. In addition to judicial developments, several initiatives and events enriched 2023. Additional 2023 year in review posts are available here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The Draft Code of Conduct for Arbitrators in International Investment Disputes was adopted by UNCITRAL in July 2023. This illustrates the possibility of an arbitrator getting influenced by his counsel role in other cases. It has been prepared to address the major concerns in investment disputes and ensure reform of the ISDS system.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

On October 5, 2023, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) issued an interim Federal Acquisition Regulation rule (FAR rule) that implements the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA). Additional information about the rule and its relationship to existing FASCSA regulations is outlined below.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) returned to Manila in full force in 2023. SIAC appears to be on the frontlines of influencing this progress, having administered cases involving 169 parties from the Philippines with a total sum in dispute in excess of SGD 5 billion in the last five years.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Procurement thus heavily influences the interaction between the State’s contractual agents and citizens, and becomes a tool for the regulation of public service delivery. This relates to discussions in other areas and to the broader expectation that procurement can be a trend setter and influence industry practice and standards.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 30, 2023

On 23 November 2023, Young Arbitrators Sweden (YAS) held its fifteenth annual Arbitration Day (Sw. The influence of counsel was often more discernible in written witness statements than oral evidence. skiljeförfarandedagen ) at the historic Central Post Office Building (Sw.

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Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

IDB staff calculations based on The Conference Board’s Total Economy Database (TED). (*) Data for 2022 is estimated and for 2023 is projected. The debt threshold is not the same for all countries because it can be influenced by different factors such as the economic structure, for example.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

AI also helped the department determine what programs could influence people to stay. In one agency, HR used predictive analytics to anticipate attrition and identify types of employees most likely to leave. It Comes Down to People “Getting the data operations right is the first layer. But that’s not a technology question.

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GovSpend

MAY 17, 2024

Opinions on weapons detections [in schools] are very mixed,” Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero said during a June 2023 school board meeting to discuss increasing school safety. 205 (IL) 3/19/2024 $9,999 Weapon detection system ZeroEyes Inc Sourced from GovSpend data. made to Evolv Technologies for Evolv equipment.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Factors influencing these choices include the backing of a robust and pro-arbitration judiciary, comprehensive legislative frameworks, and legal predictability. They further predicted an uptick in construction, ESG, and technology disputes across these regions.

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GovLoop

JULY 6, 2023

If championing an automation project, partner with employees who understand your vision and have influence in the organization. Don’t gloss over your or others’ concerns about automation. Facilitate conversation and debate. Find allies. Don’t fret. Recognize that failure is just another way to learn when trying new things.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Colonel Davis was one of the speakers participating in a panel at the IMAGINE 2023 conference for education, state, and local leaders from Amazon Web Services (AWS). We could stop an individual for driving under the influence, process the next steps, and release them on summons.

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AWS Public Sector

APRIL 3, 2024

Watch the fifth episode of the AWS Behind the Cloud vodcast to learn more about how generative AI is influencing the global education space. The following code snippet illustrates this process. read()) Finally, return the personalized answer in step 6 to the student.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

It is important to support this workstream through a team of key individuals: Sponsor: A high-level executive who champions the procurement application implementation, the sponsor provides critical support, resources, and influence. Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Get Ready for Success!

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, as HolonIQ reports in its 2024 Global Education Outlook , funding sources slowed across the board in 2023, dropping 59% from 2022 levels. The sector received huge investment from venture capital, private equity firms, and IPOs (initial public offerings) on the back of the rise in hybrid learning.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The experience with the implementation of fiscal rules in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) shows that compliance with fiscal rules is far from perfect, and understanding the multiple factors that influence compliance is key to enhance the effectiveness of this instrument to promote the sustainability of public finances.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In that role, he led a Zero Trust focused group which recommended security risk mitigation strategies and changes to the Leidos Enterprise and Cybersecurity program and influenced the implementation of security standards for Leidos federal customers. Eric was previously a Cyber Solutions Architect & Engineer at Leidos.

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Inter-American Development Bank

AUGUST 1, 2023

Source: Valencia, Gamboa-Arbeláez y Sánchez (2023). Source: Valencia, Gamboa-Arbeláez y Sánchez (2023). Our analysis reveals that demand shocks have a significant and positive influence on the primary balance. Source: Valencia, Gamboa-Arbeláez y Sánchez (2023). Source: Valencia, Gamboa-Arbeláez y Sánchez (2023).

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The government has promoted public participation in procurement monitoring, which is vital to combating corruption and improving efficiency, but few independent civil society organizations and individuals had the information, skills and influence to track contracting effectively.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 7, 2024

The outcome of these cases will significantly influence the role of sanctions in arbitration and reshape the broader legal framework that governs these disputes. Judicial Developments Ongoing legal proceedings in the UK and beyond highlight the evolving landscape of sanctions in arbitration.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) held the SIAC Symposium , its flagship conference, during the Singapore Convention Week on 28 August 2023. It focused on the Draft SIAC Rules, for which there is a public consultation until 21 November 2023.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 12, 2024

As a result, there has been no shortage of procurement legislation and regulation prohibiting or curtailing the federal government’s purchase of Chinese products: Section 889 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (restrictions on the use of telecommunications equipment and services); Section 847 of the FY 2020 NDAA (..)

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