VWV

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. Connected persons include individuals who have significant influence or control over the supplier.

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Supplier Procurement Tender Award Criteria 52

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).

Influencing 98

Influencing Efficiency Leadership Innovation 98

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.

Education 111

Education Demand Influencing Participation 111

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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Corruption Participation Efficiency Ethics 52

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 (..)

Supply Chain 101

Supply Chain Price Telecommunication Purchasing 101

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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Negotiation Innovation Efficiency Influencing 52

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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Collaboration Transparency Efficiency Influencing 52

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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Insurance Influencing Import Balance 104

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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Influencing Logistics Corruption Contract 52

SmallGovCon

JANUARY 20, 2025

We started discussing the Act back in early 2023 after it was passed in late 2022, and I outlined my predictions at the Court of Federal Claims judicial conference. The proposed OCI rule implementing the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act has just dropped.

Influencing 105

Influencing Contract Consulting Internal Control 105

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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Thresholds Influencing Corruption IT 95

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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Supply Chain Contract Government Government 147

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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Innovation Import Sustainability Influencing 52

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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Thresholds Quality Influencing Finance 105

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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Data Influencing Quality Engineering 98

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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Purchasing Data Influencing Contract 59

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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Education Data Utilities Integrity 128

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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Import Efficiency Supply Chain Transparency 40

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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Influencing Innovation Transparency Leadership 105

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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Data Warehouse Collaboration Education 80

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!

Procurement 95

Procurement Change Management Supply Chain Data 95

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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Price Demand Education Efficiency 75

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.

Influencing 52

Influencing Budget Quality Sustainability 52

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.

Contract 52

Contract Professional Services Logistics Data 52

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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Balance Demand Finance Influencing 52

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.

Influencing 52

Influencing Logistics Export Collaboration 52

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.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Innovation Accountability Influencing 40

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 (..)

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Price Telecommunication Purchasing 45

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

2023) and Tax Foundation (2022). This indicator can help policymakers understand whether taxes are influencing companies’ decisions to invest in new projects. Statutory and Effective Corporate Income Tax Rates, 2021 (country average) Source: Hanappi, Nieto Parra, Orozco and Rasteletti (2023). the tax base).

Finance 72

Finance Import Inventory Influencing 72

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Recent developments, such as potential statutory adjustments in England and Wales influenced by recommendations from the English Law Commission, underscore the need for clarity in governing law determinations. However, in 2023, the Court of Cassation finally reversed its jurisprudence.

Influencing 52

Influencing Distribution Corruption Evaluation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 31, 2024

In April 2023, Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls of England & Wales gave the annual McNair Lecture when he spoke on the future of London as a pre-eminent dispute resolution centre. Crypto, block-chain and AI technology will all influence business transactions over time, meaning the type of disputes will evolve.

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Influencing Management 52

How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 10, 2023

© Mateo Mulder-Graells (2023). Especially as I will now turn my attention to seeing how the different pieces of the puzzle fit together, while I edit the manuscript for submission before end of July 2023. I thought the time would never come, but the last piece of my book project puzzle is now more or less in place.

Procurement 52

Procurement Buyers Influencing Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Bahrain Court of Cassation (“Court of Cassation”) recently examined the relationship between arbitration and a pre-required mediation step in its decision of 19 June 2023 in Case No. This understanding may influence the way courts interpret the parties’ agreement in cases of doubt. 815 of 2022.

Influencing 52

Influencing Contract IT Corruption 52

GovLoop

APRIL 4, 2023

The Power of Influence: How to Lead Without the Title with Kiersten Patton, Advisor for the Transformative Leadership in Disruptive Times Program, George Washington University There is only one President of the United States, only one Secretary of your agency, only one direct supervisor for you.

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Influencing Consulting Management Data 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The divergent conclusions reached in these decisions invite an analysis of the principled bases of this remedy and how they influenced their outcomes. On 11 October 2023, the Court of Appeal published its full reasons for allowing an appeal from Bright J’s judgment, in Deutsche Bank AG v RusChemAlliance LLC [2023] EWCA 1144 ( DBAG ).

Influencing 52

Influencing Balance IT Corruption 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

However, implementation of the final rule will be heavily influenced by opaque trainings and internal policy memos. GSA published its EPA proposed rule, GSAR Case 2020-G510, Federal Supply Schedule Economic Price Adjustment , on November 16, 2023. These actions gave GSA the time it needed to complete the rulemaking process.

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Price Negotiation Transparency Utilities 49

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 3, 2024

So far, AI has already obtained credible influence in the way public procurement tenders can be drafted and submitted. However, the influence that this technology has had, and may continue to have, on our daily lives as citizens, is rapidly accelerating.

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Public Procurement Procurement Tender Evaluation 59