Whistleblower Network News

MAY 23, 2024

Together, they embark on a perilous journey in their quest to expose the state capture of a corrupt South African security group and the double-dealing profiteers who benefit from warfare in Africa. South African whistleblowers face an uphill battle when it comes to reporting corruption.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

On 7 June 2024, the Dutch Arbitration Association (“DAA”) held its annual conference (the Dutch Arbitration Day “DAD”). Conclusion The future of arbitration can be shaped by integrating ESG factors and AI, and by prioritising diversity, accessibility, and transparency.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 6, 2024

As part of Day 3 of the London International Dispute Week (“LIDW”) 2024, Freeths LLP, Gatehouse Chambers and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb, London branch) organized a panel on “ Lawyer (Mis)Behaviour International Arbitration ”. Justice Knowles suggested that there might be an area where transparency can play a role.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 31, 2023

On 1 January 2024, the new version of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) Arbitration Rules ( 2024 Rules ) came into force. The 2024 Rules apply to CIETAC arbitrations commenced on or after this date. The 2024 Rules also introduce rules on early dismissal. Under Article 48.2

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Last week in Rome, we brought together over 100 leaders from 26 European governments , EU institutions, global organizations like the World Bank, OECD, EBRD, and UNOPS, civil society, and the private sector for the 3rd International Open and Sustainable Public Procurement Conference 2024. We’re ready to help make this happen.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Kicking off Hong Kong Arbitration Week 2024, Eversheds Sutherland hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion on “12 Angry Robots and Crowd-Sourced Dispute Resolution – Justice in the Digital Age” on 21 October 2024.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 12, 2024

These guidelines can assist parties to jointly agree on a mechanism to increase the transparency of relevant arbitral proceedings, including the submission of amicus curiae briefs. In addition, lists of arbitrators and specialists with expertise in climate change-related fields of knowledge can be made available.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

Fast forward to 2024, and the contrast is striking. Navigating the Human Elements in Arbitration The ICCA Hong Kong 2024 conference also explored how to navigate the human elements that influence arbitration. The videos from the ICCA Congress 2024 Hong Kong will be soon available in the ICCA website.

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A number of webinars we have held at GW Law School, including a July 2024 series on emerging international best practices, confirmed that there are many parallels between these “green procurement” strategies. Contractor ¶ 60 (Thomson Reuters, 2024). Strategies In “Green Procurement,” 66 Gov.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

On August 1, 2024, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco unveiled the Department of Justice’s new Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program. The announcement marks the conclusion of the Department’s previously announced “sprint” towards a pilot program, as DAG Lisa Monaco first previewed back in March of this year.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 5, 2024

The Delhi Arbitration Weekend (“DAW”) 2024 that took place from 6 to 10 March 2024 witnessed two back-to-back panels on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (“ISDS”). Subramanian , looked at the state of ISDS in 2024. ISDS in 2024 The Current State of ISDS: A State’s Perspective Justice V. Sundaram (Senior Advocate), J.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The next event takes place in Hong Kong on 22 October 2024. In 2024, this figure is at 60%. Finally, as Australian Arbitration Week 2024 kicks off in Brisbane, what are you looking forward to the most, and what advice do you have for first-time attendees? As the case statistics show , we are experiencing a growing caseload.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s an appropriate workplace for the woman spearheading efforts to increase transparency and oversight of public spending in Rwanda, by digitalizing the platform running the country’s public procurement and professionalizing its workforce and processes. We didn’t struggle in terms of connectivity,” she says.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Trivis method counters inefficiency by enhancing clarity and transparency through visual aids, fostering the cooperation and confidence in arbitration that is crucial for improving efficiency in international dispute resolution.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

That Committee always comprises a majority of Government parliamentarians so almost always recommends ratification, and that occurred in May 2024. This is important indeed, but enhanced transparency risks aggravating issues, especially when complex. The first Procedural Order scheduled hearings for 16-20 September 2024.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 12, 2024

The fifth edition of the Bucharest Arbitration Days (“BArD”) took place on 6 and 7 June 2024. Ziyaeva discussed the UK’s use of anti-suit injunctions to enforce arbitration agreements, highlighting the UK Supreme Court’s April 2024 decision in Unicredit v. The general consensus? Mission accomplished.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) hosted its Annual India Conferences in Mumbai and Delhi on 6 and 7 September 2024. Chief Justice Upadhyaya also emphasised the importance of cross-jurisdictional collaboration and commended Singapore’s efforts in fostering an arbitration-friendly environment.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

On September 21, 2024, Legislative Decree No. While the Decree purports to enhance transparency and legal certainty in arbitration through the mandatory registration of arbitration centers and arbitrators in RENACE for public information purposes, the outcome is in the authors’ opinion, precisely the opposite.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 12, 2024

We will report on these end-of-the year developments in early 2024. Corruption allegations in arbitration proceedings relating to Peru remain very common. Peru , where the tribunal dismissed Peru’s ratrionae materiae objection based on corruption allegations. Ecuador ) and Orazul ( Orazul International Espana Holdings SL v.

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GovLoop

MARCH 5, 2024

If a cyberattack, human error, or another circumstance results in data theft, deletion or corruption, a snapshot can quickly restore what’s lost, said Sprague. But open dialogue promotes transparency and constituent trust. This article appeared in our guide, “The 2024 Cyber Agenda.”

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 7, 2024

In February 2024, the Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association (“IBA”) released a revised version of the IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration (the “2024 IBA Guidelines” or the “Revised Guidelines”). The 2024 IBA Guidelines appear to reflect this trend.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

He emphasized that transparency is beneficial and can help combat fake news, thereby legitimizing the arbitration process. Rangachari recognized that the media can shape public perception of the arbitration process, but highlighted its positive effects, particularly in promoting transparency in disputes involving public interests.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The inaugural Riyadh International Disputes Week (“RIDW”), commencing on 3 March 2024, is a milestone event for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) and the disputes field, uniting key players in the field to explore the alternative dispute resolution landscape in the KSA and beyond. They also feature the establishment of the SCCA Court (Art.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Scope of Application Differently from traditional investment agreements, the stated purpose of the SIFA is not only to foster foreign direct investment (“FDI”) (Article 1), but also to do so in a manner that integrates environmental and labour standards, transparency, and corporate social responsibility.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 13, 2024

Columbia Arbitration Day (“CAD”) was held on 1 March 2024 at the Skyline Level of Columbia’s Faculty House. Sobota affirmed that a big concern about the use of AI is precisely “the black box effect”, i.e., the lack of transparency on the sources and operations of generative AI.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 11, 2024

During the California International Arbitration Week, held in San Francisco, California, on March 11-14, 2024 ( full schedule ), the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA) presented a panel on U.S.-China SMART” stands for safe, mobile internet and mass data, artificial intelligence, revolutionary, and transparency.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 20, 2024

ICCA Hong Kong 2024 was the largest ever ICCA Congress, so it was an amazing opportunity to showcase Hong Kong’s dispute resolution capabilities to a global audience. Also, our 2024 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules came into effect on 1 June 2024, which is a refinement of the well-received 2018 version.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 14, 2023

The vision is to go beyond supporting “just” a transparency and reporting portal to have a digital ecosystem that integrates real-time damage assessments, budgets, project planning, procurement and delivery. The system will be scaled during 2024. While this is an ambitious plan, the need is compelling.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The ICC Court made the decision to remove DEG as a co-arbitrator, which was communicated to the parties by email on 18 January 2024. 68 of the Arbitration Act On 31 January 2024, Aiteo filed a challenge to all four partial awards under s. 68 Arbitration Act 1996 (the “ Arbitration Act “). 80 for an extension of time.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 1, 2024

On 13 June 2024, Italian Arbitration Day took place in Rome. Finally, Galindez pointed to the role of institutions seeking to improve transparency where state entities are involved, by publishing redacted awards, details of arbitrator appointments and increasing public access to information on ongoing cases. He referred to Prof.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 14, 2024

Arbitration has several features that suit the resolution of climate change disputes: neutral forum, arbitrators with specialist expertise, procedural flexibility, confidentiality (though in tension with transparency), and ease of enforcement. Similarly to cases involving corruption or money laundering.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 20, 2024

After more than a year of preparation, including a six-month comment period, the Guidelines were published on 30 April 2024 and have been tailored to the needs of the international arbitration community. This included several audience members of the two above-mentioned panel discussions during the Paris Arbitration Week 2024.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On October 14, 2024, CAM-CCBC hosted the XI edition of its Arbitration Congress in São Paulo. He presented an overview of the institution’s recent achievements: 100 new arbitrations in 2024 alone, and a significant partnership with JusMundi to publish selected arbitration awards—more on that later.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 25, 2024

In Mordchai Ganz v Petronz FZE and Abraham Goren [2024] EWHC 1011 (Comm ), the Court published an un-anonymised and un-redacted judgment concerning challenges to an arbitration award. However, a recent decision of the English Commercial Court reminds parties there is no absolute right to confidentiality of an arbitration.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 28, 2024

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. 2024 promises to be just as interesting. For more information visit the CalArb website.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 13, 2024

Revamped Arbitration Rules and Centres Abu Dhabi’s Latest Venture – arbitrateAD The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the launch of arbitrateAD, which effective 1 February 2024, will the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC).

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Robust data protection measures, transparency, adherence to local, national, and international laws, and a mechanism for challenging outcomes are needed (see e.g., the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act ). On balance, emotion AI should be embraced, albeit within responsible and ethical boundaries.

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