Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 15, 2024

The global fight against climate change demands a swift transition to cleaner energy sources. Recognising this, Templars, a top-tier Nigerian law firm, hosted an event on 6 February 2024, titled “The Role of Arbitration in the Energy Transition in Africa”, as part of the 2024 LCIA West-Africa Roadshow.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The DIS Autumn Conference , held on 10 September 2024, was the main event of the Berlin Dispute Resolution Days , which took place from 9 to 12 September 2024 and were jointly organized by the German Arbitration Institute (DIS) , the Federal Ministry of Justice , and the Humboldt University in Berlin.

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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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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Available on Demand | March 13, 2024 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE After the events of the past few years, security is in the forefront of election officials’ minds. Since joining Fortinet, Jim has been named a “Fed 100” and a “Pinnacle” awardee for his influence on technology in the U.S.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

The 2024 London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”) was stage to several discussions regarding mass litigations. the applicable regime to mass litigation) was widely discussed not only in the event hosted by Mishcon de Reya, but also in two events that took place on 6 June 2024. This was definitely not by chance.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 10, 2024

He pointed out the broader economic and legal ramifications of these trade tensions, emphasizing their influence on international arbitration as disputes become more entangled with issues of national interest and economic policy.

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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

APRIL 1, 2024

As part of the 2024 Paris Arbitration Week (“PAW”), Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP hosted a webinar on “Amplifying the Voices of Developing States in ISDS Reform.” This was the third installment in the “Affaires d’Etats” series on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (“ISDS”) initiated by Curtis during 2022 PAW. Canada and E.U.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Additionally, concerns about data privacy, especially when serving vulnerable communities, can influence decision-making. NGOs often approach ICT investments cautiously due to the potential for high costs and perceived risks associated with technology adoption. Where to start Explore nonprofit cloud solutions at AWS for Nonprofits.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

With government-mandated climate action targets, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting requirements, and demands from end consumers on the environmental and social impact of goods and services, sustainability needs to be intrinsically linked with each organisation’s unique value proposition.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 21, 2024

There is a demand to familiarise lawyers and parties with this financing and risk-shifting option, in particular for arbitration proceedings. However, their future trajectories are somewhat constrained by current geopolitical events and the interplay between competing powers seeking to broaden their spheres of influence.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) will be hosting the first Johannesburg Arbitration Week (JAW) at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 9 to 11 April 2024. Originally scheduled for March 2020, the event was, of necessity, postponed when COVID-19 swept away all before it.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 , signed into law on December 22, 2023, makes numerous changes to acquisition policy. The FY 2024 NDAA also includes the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act, the American Security Drone Act, and the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2024.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

8] That is, lending out money for a longer time period increases the return—because more can be done with the money, and an investor demands a better yield for the prolonged risk and opportunity cost of the longer commitment. [9] 12] Conversely, because demand is dropping on the shorter term T-bills, the U.S. treasuries. [13]

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 15, 2024

On 15 October 2024, Norton Rose Fulbright hosted a breakfast panel discussion on the topic of “ Hot Cakes and Hot Takes: Trends and Developments in Asia’s Energy Sector ” in Brisbane as part of Australian Arbitration Week.

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Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 12, 2024

Such situations increasingly demand robust fiscal efforts, prompting a reevaluation of the clarity and effectiveness of escape clauses. Influence on Compliance: a clearly defined activation timeline is pivotal in post-escape clause compliance.

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Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 18, 2024

These topics were the focus of a three-day Regional Seminar on International Taxation, held in Brasilia on June 11-13, 2024, which marked a significant milestone in the work of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and its partners in helping Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) address critical tax policy challenges.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

As mentioned at the opening ceremony in March 2024, the Vis Moot has changed the professional and personal lives of countless mooties, in addition to becoming a staple event on the arbitration calendar. How do you balance the multiple competing demands on your time? However, the Vis Moot has achieved much more than just its goals.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As FAS Commissioner Sonny Hashmi stated in a recent post, “Our regional based employees aren’t going away, but this shift in our structure will meet the growing demand from our customers that FAS respond holistically when it comes to contracting assistance.” The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including: (i) how the U.S.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Mere days after the launch of the 2024 Vis Moot AI Policy , attendees were treated to a real-time demonstration of AI’s possibilities. The influence of counsel was often more discernible in written witness statements than oral evidence. By requesting a detailed PO1, the parties can set their expectations for the tribunal.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Scout’s intuition predicted David’s anxiety attacks while Scout’s drive to work assisted David with physically demanding tasks like picking up David’s cane. GSA is also expanding TDR as an option to additional SINs in August 2024. David and Scout clicked instantly. See the article above for more details.

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Inside Government Contracts

JANUARY 9, 2024

This post continues our ongoing coverage of the FY 2024 NDAA. The FY 2024 NDAA includes numerous supply chain and stockpile management provisions aimed at addressing a host of perceived vulnerabilities and weaknesses in Department of Defense (“DoD”) supply chain networks used to secure goods and services for our national defense.

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

His proposed schedule also recommends beginning consideration of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations as early as May to pass all 12 bills before August 2024. He viewed the federal procurement process as offering an opportunity to influence standards/frameworks for AI development/deployment.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 26, 2024

For instance, counsel frequently employ AI tools for document review and research purposes, and there is a rising demand for these systems in transcription and translation tasks. , in Cavinder Bull, Loretta Malintoppi, et al., (eds), eds), ICCA Congress Series, Volume 2, pp. 683 – 694 (2023)).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

OMB Aims to Increase Small Disadvantaged Business Spending in FY24 On October 25, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo informing agencies of Federal goals to award 13 percent of Federal procurement dollars to small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) in fiscal year (FY) 2024.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

extensions and waivers In relation to covered safety-impacting or rights-impacting AI (as above), Section 5(a)(i) establishes the important principle that US Federal Government agencies have until 1 August 2024 to implement the minimum practices in Section 5(c), ‘or else stop using any AI that is not compliant with the minimum practices’.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Over the past year, global average temperatures have set new monthly records for 13 consecutive months, culminating in the world’s hottest day in July 2024. Long-term heat exposure significantly influences urban planning. For example, metro systems in the D.C. Design buildings with wind patterns in mind.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 10, 2025

In 2024, the relationship between arbitration and technology continued to resemble a thriller. 2024 was no different, with various contributors sharing their views on how technological developments will change the way we think about (or do) arbitration. Only time will tell how we view the role of technology in arbitration.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

On the first day of Seoul Arbitration Festival 2024 , law firms Yoon&Yang, 39 Essex Chambers, and Al Tamimi & Company hosted a panel discussion titled ‘New and Renewable Energy Landscape in Korea and Beyond—Current Issues in Project Development and Dispute Resolution.’ The discussion was divided into two sessions.

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Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Finally, in 2024 he was awarded $1.1 This allows for better monitoring within the government workforce and challenges the influence of corruption. Speaking out is not just an act of defiance but also a demand for accountability. The jury ruled in his favor and awarded Davis $2.8 million in damages.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 19, 2025

2024) (“ Berman “) , which challenges the enforceability of arbitration agreements that may be seen as unfair to consumers. Global Perspectives: The Influence of Californias Consumer-Protection Approach Californias pro-consumer stance is not unique to the U.S. Freedom Financial Network , 13 Cal. 5th 763 (Cal.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

CPI may be more useful for some commercial products and services, because pricing for those contracts is more closely connected to consumer supply and demand. 16] In view of the foregoing, BLS’ March 15, 2023 PPI summary stated that, “[o]n an unadjusted basis, the final demand index rose 4.6 11] PPI does not include this factor. [12]

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The year 2024 was filled with both excitement and thoughtful consideration in the nonprofit sector as the world seeks to understand and apply transformative cloud technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance impact and increase productivity.

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