Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

On the final day of London International Disputes Week 2024 (“LIDW”), LALIVE and Kobre & Kim hosted an event on arbitration and enforcement involving sovereign States. She also shared some particularities of the Swiss approach, such as the important distinction between monetary and non-monetary claims.

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Federal News Network

MAY 1, 2024

But yet, something you felt is important to highlight here. So it’s a really important tool, and it’s important to taxpayers. So the de minimis rate is a default indirect cost rate that the uniform guidance allows for recipients to use instead of negotiating at an indirect cost rate. Dan Ramish Yes, Tom.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 15, 2024

These steps have also been important for intra-African trade. A perception of potential bias and cultural differences has expedited this shift, with local parties, often governments or government entities, insisting on local seats in their arbitration clauses when negotiating contracts. What Is the Future for Arbitration in Africa?

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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.” Some are negotiating their investment treaties, particularly free trade agreements (“FTAs”), collectively as a bloc to level the playing field.

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Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 26, 2024

Whistleblower information that the IRS can act on is an important component of effective tax administration as it bolsters the fair and effective enforcement of our nation’s tax laws, the success of our voluntary tax system, and our efforts to reduce the tax gap.”

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Coalition invites you to register for the 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! Showcase Your Brand at the 2024 Fall Training Conference! The CIOs also emphasized the importance of workforce transformation to address the rapidly evolving technologies and challenges of cybersecurity and AI.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Become a Sponsor of the 2024 Spring Training Conference! We would like to thank our current sponsors: 2024 Spring Training Conference, May 8-9 To view the 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus, click here. The Coalition’s Spring Training Conference is quickly approaching! Companion legislation, S.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Important discussions on international arbitration are formulated at an ever-increasing number of conferences, symposia, and events; keynote addresses set out thought-provoking proposals; the number of journals and reviews specializing in international arbitration has greatly proliferated; and even online blogs produce short yet interesting posts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards are due TODAY, October 25, 2024. Prepare for 2025: Post-Election Federal Procurement Insights at the Fall Training Conference The 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? Excellence in Partnership Award Nominations Due TODAY!

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 9, 2024

On 21 March 2024, the French Senate (French Parliament’s higher chamber) rejected the bill of the French government proposing to approve the EU-Canada Comprehensive Trade Agreement (CETA). This would have dramatic consequences for traders, for example, the loss of preferential tariff treatment upon importation.

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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. To Cózar, understanding this concept of disruption is of utmost importance since this will guide the scope of the dispute. International prejudice also comes to mind as a severe challenge when negotiating BITs.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 7, 2024

This post summarizes an event hosted by Stewarts LLP as part of the 2024 London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”) on the topic of third-party funding (“TPF”) regulation across various jurisdictions. Mulheron emphasized the importance of including both financial and prudential aspects in such a regulatory regime.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 6, 2024

As part of the London International Disputes Week 2024 International Arbitration Day, Kirkland & Ellis hosted a “Panel Session on Space – Arbitration for Low Earth Orbit Disputes and Beyond.” While this has changed, State and State-controlled actors remain important players in the industry. However, Ms. the ICC or the LCIA.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 11, 2024

Paris, amidst its annual Arbitration Week in 2024 , saw the convergence of arbitration practitioners and enthusiasts at the Hyatt Paris Madeleine for the conference “The Rise of Arbitration in Asia,” a testament to the region’s expanding arbitration influence, convened by Rajah & Tann Asia.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Efficient Record Management Turning to the second point of the checklist, the panel recalled the importance to have an efficient record management. One solution is for legal teams to establish record processes at the time contracts are being negotiated. Lawyers need to be on top on that. How Arbitrators Are Picked?

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

They remain an important battlefield for all relevant issues. These model clauses aim to serve as guidance for EU Member States when they negotiate (or renegotiate) their BITs with third countries (extra-EU BITs). In 2024, we expect this trend to continue, with Germany the next jurisdiction most likely to be in the spotlight.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 17, 2024

How domestic courts approach challenges to arbitration awards is of increasing importance as foreign parties often decide to seat an arbitration in a jurisdiction that they believe will provide the greatest stability to governing the arbitration process.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

On August 5, 2024, the General Services Administration (GSA) took a step forward by publishing a final rule to “standardize and simplify the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) clauses for economic price adjustments.” Three further supplements have extended these policies until December 31, 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Coalition is thrilled to unveil the agenda for the governmentwide day of our 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! October 28 : Webinar: 2024 (2025 FCPs) Public Law Pricing Update for Covered Drugs – Click here to register. Join Our Sponsor Lineup for the 2024 Fall Training Conference!

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Import and Trade Remedies

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

On 28 August 2024, UK and German leaders Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed to work on an ambitious treaty covering issues from defence to trade, which would be part of a fresh start for the UK’s relations with the European Union (EU).

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Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 31, 2024

Below, we cover a few important GAO decisions you should know from December 2023. In Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC , the GAO partially sustained a protest challenging the Army Corps of Engineers decision to cancel of its invitation for bids (“IFB”) and its subsequent conversion of the IFB into an negotiated procurement. [2]

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 10, 2024

Sobota highlighted significant legislative measures enacted by the United States, such as the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 , aimed at bolstering domestic technology production and imposing restrictions on semiconductor imports.

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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. By contrast, Australian clauses often include a last step of arbitration if a negotiated price cannot be agreed.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 29, 2024

On 13 March 2024, the European Council and European Parliament agreed the final text of the proposed EU Forced Labour Regulation (“ Regulation “). This is expected to take place in the week of 22 April 2024. It is expected that the Regulation will enter into force by the summer of 2024.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

On 6 June 2024, Hogan Lovells and Twenty Essex co-hosted a London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”) event on the topic “ How Can Investment Protection Contribute to the Energy Transition? “ The event brought together leading experts to discuss the intersection of investment law and the global shift towards sustainable energy.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

It typically involves the following steps: Identifying opportunities Reviewing solicitation documents Attending pre-bid meetings Preparing and submitting a responsive bid Participating in bid evaluation and negotiations To excel in the bidding process, consider enrolling in our Life Sciences Contracting 101 course.

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Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

On 22 January 2024, the EU Council and Parliament held negotiations to agree the final text of the regulation, the proposal for which was published by the EU Commission in September 2022. The post <strong>EU to Ban Products made with Forced Labour</strong> appeared first on Import and Trade Remedies Blog.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 25, 2024

On Monday 18 March 2024, ESSEC Business School and EFILA co-organized a panel discussion within the framework of the Paris Arbitration Week (“PAW”) 2024, discussing the interactions between Human Rights, Environmental, Societal and Governance (“ESG”), Civil Society and investment arbitration. The event was hosted by Prof.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 15, 2024

On Tuesday 5 March 2024, the European Council and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the EU Forced Labour Regulation (“ Regulation “), which will prohibit the placing and making available on the EU market, or the export from the EU market, of products made, extracted or harvested using forced labour.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 19, 2023

But the awarding of two of the big contracts, I think is going to really be important, especially since they’ve been so delayed by protests. Larry Allen So what we’re expecting in 2024, Tom, is the award of the OASIS plus contract for a full range of professional services. Tell us more about that one.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 8, 2024

Background On 4 March 2024 the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on a new Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (the “ Regulation “). The trialogue negotiation process has been fraught with many reporting an unprecedented level of lobbying from all sides.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 20, 2024

62797, 62827 (May 7, 2024), the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (Board) awarded approximately $4.9 While the parties negotiated whether to implement the Navy’s proposed corrective action, Konecranes made the correction it deemed necessary in order to continue making progress on the four cranes. In Konecranes Nuclear Equip.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 30, 2024

On 7 March 2024, the National Branch (“ICC Brasil”) and the ICC Court of Arbitration (“ICC Court”) held the 12th ICC Brazilian Arbitration Day (“ICC BAD” or “Conference”) in São Paulo. Federal legislation dictates that, except for cases of willful misconduct and corruption, managers are not held responsible for agreements.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The final texts of the Codes were recently issued in February 2024 ( see the final texts of the Code for Arbitrators here and for the Code for Judges here ). Professor Giorgetti also noted the lengthy negotiation process of the Codes and underscored the potential for divergence in ethical rules arising from their bifurcated nature.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 15, 2024

At the end of February 2024, the United Kingdom (“UK”)’s Energy Security and Net Zero Minister Graham Stuart announced his country’s decision to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty (“ECT”). And so is their interplay (for a more detailed account of the relevant questions, see Kehl & Wuschka, ZEuS 2024 , 59 (67 et seq.)).

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