Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 5, 2024

SLAPP Suits and Intimidation Participants in the working group also identified the silencing of journalists and activists through “Strategic Legal Action against Public Participation (SLAPP)” suits as a major concern. The primary aim seemed to be to shut us down from seeking accountability,” explained Venkatesan.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Public procurement spending accounted for an average of 30% of total public spending across the region [1] and as much as 74% of that spending is wasted due to inefficiencies [2] , according to data from FISLAC , an analytics platform developed by the IDB’s Fiscal Management Division (FMM).

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Prior to DOE and his pursuit of public service, Dr. Kusnezov had a long career in academia where he published more than 100 articles and edited two books.

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Federal News Network

MAY 30, 2024

Dan Ramish Well, Tom, nontraditional defense contractors are defined to include all contractors that do not have a subcontract or contract subject to full cost accounting standards coverage and have not had one in the preceding year. Is that the rationale? So, that’s certainly one of the priorities with this rule.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 23, 2024

KS&T was a market participant in OCTP with tracking accounts for emission allowances in Ontario and California. The Program commenced in January 2017 and was linked with similar programs in California and Québec. Both KS&T and its parent company, Koch Industries, are US companies.

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FedScoop

MAY 30, 2024

There will be “no limit” on the number of participating states in 2025, the IRS noted, and going forward, Direct File will expand “to support most common tax situations, with a particular focus on those situations that impact working families.” Billy Mitchell contributed to this article.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. It is not just a participant in the digital revolution—it is its foundation.

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Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 5, 2024

In a new article for the National Law Review , Kohn outlines five areas where the DOJ failed to implement best practices in particular: Lack of Mandatory Awards : Under the DOJ program, awards are purely discretionary. Worse still, it creates a dangerous precedent for future whistleblower laws.”

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects. This involves a high level of responsibility and accountability, as prime contractors must manage both the resources and subcontractors effectively to fulfill their obligations.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This article covers how a small business government contractor can qualify, find opportunities, and thrive in this space. Participating in these competitions not only fosters innovation but can also lead to valuable government contracts and partnerships, providing a platform for small businesses to demonstrate their capabilities.

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Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 22, 2025

Baker McKenzies Canadian international trade and customs team is publishing a series of articles reviewing 2024 trade and customs compliance developments and looking ahead to 2025s burgeoning issues. This article focuses on Canada’s trade remedies regime.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Lire cet article en français The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre) , a part of the Communications Security Establishment Canada , was established in 2018 under Canada’s National Cyber Security Strategy. The Cyber Centre is the nation’s centralized source for expert cybersecurity advice, services, and support.

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GovLoop

MAY 5, 2023

Although system intrusion, usually by well-organized cybercrime networks or state actors, has become much more frequent in the past two years, mistakes such as falling for a phishing attack, misconfiguring resources, sending data to the wrong recipient and losing devices account for most employee-caused breaches.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 17, 2024

More progressively, Article 26 of the 2018 DIS Arbitration Rules obliges the arbitral tribunal to discuss with the parties the possibility of amicable settlement of the dispute or of individual disputed issues. Such a provision could be easily incorporated into the existing institutional rules, for instance, in Article 24.2

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Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

This article simplifies the process: understanding the basics, finding the right opportunities, preparing your business, and crafting winning bids. This commitment is supported by the Small Business Administration (SBA), which plays a crucial role in ensuring that small businesses have the opportunity to participate in government contracts.

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GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

She is responsible for the company’s government contracting affairs, bringing over 30 years of experience in project accounting and management. Koster is participating in the GovCon Wire’s Fireside Chat with Tiffany Hixson from the GSA on March 18, 2024. Kim Koster is the Vice President of Product Marketing at Unanet.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 21, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. He oversees risk management and cybersecurity accountability for information systems, weapon systems and operational technology supporting military cyberspace operations.

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Select GCR

JUNE 12, 2023

GOV CIO Outlook published an article in their monthly publication specifically about Select GCR and the impact they have on businesses looking to get into Government contracting. The article starts with a short introduction into contracting and launches straight into the benefit to working with Select GCR.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

Introductory course The School of Applied Research in Public Procurement sought to develop participants’ skills in monitoring, research, policy analysis, and promoting public procurement reforms and open contracting in Central Asia, with a vision to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in the use of public funds.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore key aspects of government construction projects and provide insights to help you secure contracts and achieve success. Contractors must have robust systems in place to track costs, submit accurate incurred cost submissions, and comply with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. David was a senior account executive for Air Force and combatant commands at Dell EMC before he joined AWS. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 25, 2024

This article provides an overview of Mongolia’s international investment climate and explores recent developments. In 2020, the mining sector accounted for 21.6% These reforms centered on state involvement and equity participation in strategic mineral deposits, and increased national benefits from its rich mineral resources.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

There are large overlaps (with some significant differences) between compliance with these sets of regulations, but for purposes of this article, we focus on BIS antiboycott compliance. BIS intends the enhancement to further strengthen antiboycott enforcement efforts, hold responsible parties accountable, and diminish participation by U.S.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

DIR has put interactive equipment for virtual meetings in their conference rooms, so that both remote and in-person attendees can participate equally. Lead with empathy and accountability. But also hold them accountable. Being empathetic does not negate holding people accountable, you can be both,” Jammer said.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

Notably, a whistleblower’s participation in internal compliance and/or reporting processes is a factor that could warrant an increased reward. Crowell attorneys are well-positioned to advise companies on all of these issues, including how best to tailor internal processes to account for these new – and evolving – developments.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Article 26 of the DIS Arbitration Rules 2018 is similar to Section 278(1) ZPO. Instead, the court can seek proposals for an amicable settlement, in a dialogue that takes into account all interests and is based on a fair explanation of the relevant issues. First, the provision speaks of a conciliation hearing.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 29, 2022

To use it, users create an account, log in, enter their county’s URL and receive letter grades of A through F based on continuous monitoring of 10 groups of risk factors, including DNS health, patching cadence, and application and endpoint security. This article appears in our guide “ Bright Ideas for Making Cyber Stick.”

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The government has promoted public participation in procurement monitoring, which is vital to combating corruption and improving efficiency, but few independent civil society organizations and individuals had the information, skills and influence to track contracting effectively.

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Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Corruption 120

FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform as participants discuss how to leverage cloud-native code and avoid the mishaps that plagued others. David was a senior account executive for Air Force and combatant commands at Dell EMC before he joined AWS.

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Engineering Strategic Planning Leadership Consulting 98

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 14, 2024

While the 2011 Rules contained 5 Sections with 48 Articles, the 2024 Rules contain 6 Sections with 56 Articles and 4 annexes. Multiple Contracts The 2024 Rules addresses multiple contracts in Article 51, which enable parties to make claims arising out of or in connection with more than one contract in a single arbitration.

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Select GCR

AUGUST 13, 2024

This guide will show you how to create an account, perform searches, and resolve common issues, enabling you to navigate federal contracting with ease. Getting Started with SAM Gov Search To begin your journey with SAM.gov, the first step is creating a gov account. Here’s how: Visit the SAM.gov website.

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Public Contracting Institute

JUNE 5, 2024

The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) does not agree that quantification is required. Learn more about Bids & Proposals by reading these articles: Converting a Procurement from Sealed Bidding to Competitive Proposals No Clarifications Required IS A SOLICITATION REQUIREMENT FOR FINANCIAL LIQUIDITY AND SOLVENCY UNDULY RESTRICTIVE?

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 10, 2025

This article outlines the key themes and insights from a panel discussion exploring the evolving interplay between criminal law and international arbitration from two interrelated perspectives. Albania , where an extradition request was withdrawn to allow the claimant to participate in the arbitration; and (iii) Boyko v.

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GovLoop

MAY 17, 2023

To use it, users create an account, log in, enter their county’s URL and receive letter grades of A through F based on continuous monitoring of 10 groups of risk factors, including DNS health, patching cadence, and application and endpoint security. This article appears in our guide “ Bright Ideas for Making Cyber Stick.”

Insurance 52

Insurance Participation Demand Budget 52

Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 1, 2024

Baker McKenzie’s Canadian international trade and customs team is publishing a series of articles reviewing 2023 trade and customs compliance developments and looking ahead to 2024’s burgeoning issues. This article focuses on Canada’s customs regime. The CBSA FAQs on CARM are available here.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In this article, discover what EDWOSB certification is, its benefits, and how to get started. The total personal assets of the women owners must not exceed $6 million, excluding funds invested in official retirement accounts. SAM.gov Registration To participate in government contracting programs, businesses must register on SAM.gov.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Lire cet article en Français Moving Government of Canada (GC) workloads into production in the AWS Canadian Regions requires putting these workloads through the Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) process. Historically, the SA&A process takes up to 18 months.

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