How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As part of its AI Action Plan , New York City has announced that it is starting work to develop its own model clauses for AI procurement (to be completed in 2025). especially bearing in mind that the outcome of the negotiations could be strongly pro-supplier, strongly pro-customer, or balanced (and something in between those).

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 15, 2024

A withdrawal takes effect one year after the receipt of the notification of withdrawal by the ECT’s depositary under Article 47(2) of the ECT, leading to the UK’s withdrawal becoming effective on 27 April 2025 (as also noted in the ECT Secretariat’s press release ).

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

These solutions also improve collaboration among organizations and suppliers, and enable procurement teams to leverage data analytics to optimize contract negotiations, payments, buying patterns and more. As organizations such as these become adept at Industry 4.0 technologies, others will likely follow suit. Opportunity Awaits.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 18, 2023

And I think you’re going to be looking at a rule probably later part of next year, if not 2025. And that’s the language that you see in the Truth and Negotiations Act. You’re going to get a bunch of comments and then another draft and then comments and draft. Tom Temin Sure.

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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Act was initially set to go live on 28 October 2024, but this has now been delayed to 24 February 2025. The current procurement rules will remain in effect until 23 February 2025 and will apply to procurements commenced before this date. When does the Procurement Act take effect? Are there any transitional rules?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 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? Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond.

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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? ! Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. An official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is expected before 2025.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 26, 2023

We have made enhancements to various provisions, including consolidation and joinder provisions, technical review provisions, third-party funding provisions, summary determination, and settlement negotiations. Outside of AIAC, you have held numerous prominent leadership positions in other organizations.

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Import and Trade Remedies

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Additionally, many of summer 2024’s consultations foreshadow changes that we expect will impact trade compliance into 2025. This is an opportunity for Canadian businesses to express pain points under the existing agreement, which Canada could present during the 2026 review and possibly negotiate appropriate action.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Announcing the Governmentwide Agenda for the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? 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? ! Click here to register. Click here to register. Click here to register.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

However, such developments do open up the possibility of Australia advancing an “investment court” alternative to ISDS when reviewing older IIAs and negotiating new ones. The appointing authority (PCA Secretary-General) has rejected Australia’s challenge of Dr Poncet based on old Italian court proceedings.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Announcing the Healthcare Agenda for the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to share the draft agenda for the healthcare-focused day of our 2024 Fall Training Conference, The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! James Peake , M.D.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Healthcare Spotlight: HHS Announces Medicare Part D Negotiated Prices This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final drug prices negotiated through its Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program established under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

GSA plans to reopen the OASIS+ solicitations for open on-ramping in FY 2025. GSA is currently working on a list of properties to sell or dispose of in fiscal year 2025. Reporting should begin by September 1, 2025. The meeting will be held in-person at the Offices of CACI in Reston, VA. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

NITAAC Extends CIO-SP3 Through April 2025 The National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) is extending its Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 3 (CIO-SP3) and CIO-SP3 Small Business through April 29, 2025, reports Meritalk. To view the comments, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

During the meeting, he will discuss GSA’s plans for outreach to their customer agencies and CASE’s initiatives for fiscal year 2025. The meeting will be held in-person at the Offices of CACI in Reston, VA. Virtual attendance will also be available.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

During the meeting, he will discuss CASE’s initiatives for fiscal year 2025 and plans for outreach to customer agencies. The meeting will be held in-person in the Greater DMV area, and virtual attendance will also be available. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Final awards would then be issued in January 2025. CIO-CS was awarded to 65 companies in 2015, and NITAAC anticipates that the number of awards for the follow-on will grow by at least 30 percent. NITAAC plans to issue a sources sought notice for the follow-on in late March 2024, and a final solicitation in the summer.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

On Friday, March 1st, agencies funded under the Agriculture, Energy-Water, Military Construction-VA, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills risked entering “shutdown mode,” as the previously negotiated extension was set to expire. Funding under the CR for the remaining six agencies has been extended through March 22.

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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. A JV agreement must also identify the responsibilities of the parties with respect to negotiation of the contract, source of labor and contract performance. [4]

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Meanwhile, the non-EU Contracting Parties to the ECT have adopted the modernized ECT text , which will provisionally be applied as of 3 September 2025. Obligation to Negotiate in Good Faith However, by suddenly reversing its explicit intention to sign the modernized ECT text for no convincing reasons, the EU also violated Art.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 7, 2025

On 11 February 2025, the Federal Ministry of Justice Nigeria unveiled the National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution for 2024-2028 (the Policy) to bolster commerce and establish Nigeria as a regional and international arbitration hub.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

I joined the Secretariat in 2021 during the then-ongoing negotiations to modernise the ECT. The Secretariat is designated as the Depositary of the Treaty on an interim basis, effective 2 February 2025, pending the amendments’ entry into force. How has your experience been so far?

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 15, 2025

Key factors contributing to cost-efficient dispute resolution at the SCC include the increased use of digital tools to enhance procedural efficiency (such as the SCC Platform, mandatory for all SCC arbitrations) and the ability of parties to influence costs by selecting the appropriate rules and negotiating fee structures with their legal counsel.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 20, 2025

The Long-Term Zero Trust Vision Security-forward solutions are a non-negotiable. This provides the ability to scale in order to offload responsibility.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 20, 2025

The second meeting is scheduled to take place in Yerevan, Armenia in 2025. the first KAB post on ISDS reform in the year, explored the feasibility of negotiating a multilateral investment treaty in todays global landscape, exploring both the opportunities and challenges involved. As ISDS reform continues in 2025 ( see also A/CN.9/1194

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 16, 2025

Following the resounding success from its first edition in Geneva last year, the second edition of the Summit is scheduled to take place this year in Zurich from January 29, 2025 to February 2, 2025. The theme of the 2025 edition is Shaping the Future of Arbitration Together. The Summit is more than just a conference.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 24, 2025

In January 2025, an official letter to the ISA from a number of companies that are contractors for the exploration of potential mining areas came to light, in which the companies at least hint at pursuing claims for damages. NORI has announced that it will submit an application to exploit these manganese nodules on June 27, 2025.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

While the AfCFTA DTP has been adopted, negotiations on its eight annexes, covering crucial areas such as cross-border data transfer, digital payments, and online safety, are ongoing. The AfCFTA DTP, once ratified, will have a profound impact on the digital economy across the African continent. Significant Arbitration Cases a.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 23, 2025

But when critical decisions hinge on AI, ethics, accountability, and trust become non-negotiable. In healthcare, every second counts, and Artificial Intelligence is transforming how data is analyzed to save lives. This week on Feds At the Edge, dive into the complexities for applying AI in healthcare.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 29, 2025

The Claimant had argued that the failure of Romania to adopt a Draft Law that was prepared following negotiations of the parties violated the BITs. We conclude with thoughts on what this could mean for the years ahead.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

“In advance of any finalization of such regulatory amendments, which will be subject to notice and comment, OFPP encourages early agency adoption of these management steps, which can help agencies in meeting the SDB contracting goal they negotiated with SBA for 2024 in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-24-01,” the memo states.

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The Softly Spark

OCTOBER 27, 2024

In an era where the demand for sustainability has become non-negotiable, even fashion giants like Lululemon find themselves under scrutiny for claims about eco-friendly practices. This campaign has committed to using sustainable materials in 75% of its products by 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

Comments on the proposed rule are due March 4, 2025. GSA plans to make additional awards for the women-owned, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business pools in FY 2025. Most of the rule is effective January 16, 2025, with an exception involving recertification for mergers and acquisitions involving large businesses.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Congress Releases Compromise $895 Billion FY25 NDAA Meritalk reports that the House of Representatives and Senate published their final negotiated version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The case has been sent back to NITAAC which must file an update by January 21, 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 10, 2025

Majority of Tariffs Paused for 90 Days NPR reports that the majority of country-specific tariffs have been paused for 90 days in order to allow for negotiations. A number of sponsorship opportunities remain available for the 2025 Spring Training Conference, June 25-26, to be held at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA!

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 30, 2025

Agencies have some new small business contracting goals for fiscal 2025 and they are more in line with traditional targets. The Biden administration set a govermentwide goal of 15% of all federal prime contracts going to these firms in fiscal 2025. The SBA updated these goals on Jan. Thus, the statutory SDB goal is not less than 5%.

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