GovCon & Trade

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You are reading the January 2024 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your inbox. To stay up to date, subscribe to our GovCon & Trade blog.

Export 147

Export Corruption Price Procurement 147

GovCon & Trade

DECEMBER 7, 2023

You are reading the November 2023 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your inbox. To stay up to date, subscribe to our GovCon & Trade blog.

Transportation 147

Transportation Transportation Manufacturing Corruption 147

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2025

I distinctly recall how the depth and diversity of articles piqued my intellectual curiosity while simultaneously providing me with a strong practical foundation in the field. Going forward, my goal is to present articles that promote the same sense of wonder and enlightenment that I experienced when I first discovered Arbitration.

Management 52

Management Efficiency Evaluation Balance 52

Telles.eu

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As several objectives of the 2014 reform remain unattained, we conclude that, the entry into force of the 2014 directives has had no demonstrable effect. (…) Also, as publication rates remain low, transparency, a key safeguard against the risk of fraud and corruption, is negatively affected. Its deadline was 18 April 2019.

Public Procurement 140

Public Procurement Procurement Thresholds Corruption 140

GovCon & Trade

OCTOBER 11, 2023

You are reading the September 2023 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your inbox. Two noteworthy Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) settlements were announced in September. First, U.S.

Media 147

Media Transportation Transportation Manufacturing 147

VWV

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A full list of our procurement blogs, including checklists for contracting authorities and suppliers to make sure you are ready for the Act, can be found here Procurement Law Articles & Blogs.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 15, 2024

The Supreme Court of Iran has rendered a historic decision, providing insight into the proper interpretation of Article 139 of the Iranian Constitution concerning administrative approvals for agreements to arbitrate, which has been considered to be a major hurdle to arbitration in Iran. Law will specify the important cases intended here.”

Import 52

Import Negotiation Contract Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Particularly, the law requires the terms and conditions of arbitration and mediation to be established in advance (Article 47 of the 2024 Law on Sustainable Investments). 5 of the 2014 Law on Foreign Investments).

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Balance Negotiation Corruption 98

Whistleblower Network News

MAY 28, 2024

Since the announcement, whistleblower advocates have noted that the whistleblower program has the potential to greatly bolster the DOJ’s efforts to combat fraud and corruption. Kohn’s piece echos an article published in April by former-SEC Commissioner Allison Herren Lee. On May 24, leading whistleblower attorney Stephen M.

Corruption 114

Corruption Consulting Networking IT 114

Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

“Interviews with attorneys who participate in the program and a review of SEC decisions — along with court cases challenging some of those decisions — portray a program straining under the weight of its success,” the article states. The article features insights from leading whistleblower attorney and advocate Stephen M.

Corruption 114

Corruption Participation Networking IT 114

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. Fraud Detection : Machine learning models can monitor procurement transactions for irregularities, reducing corruption risks.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

GovCon & Trade

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

You are reading the August 2023 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your inbox. To stay up to date, subscribe to our GovCon & Trade blog. There were also a few China-related actions.

Export 130

Export Internal Control Corruption Procurement 130

Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Kohn previously outlined the reforms in an article for the National Law Review. Anti-Corruption Strategy. Kohn of Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto appeared on Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss the seven whistleblower reforms that are most urgently needed in 2024. All seven of these reforms have strong bipartisan support,” Kohn says.

Corruption 116

Corruption Quality Networking 116

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 4, 2025

This article provides a brief summary of these developments, starting with a national perspective and discussion of the key issues regarding the draft amendments to the PRC Arbitration Law. Correspondingly, the draft also removed the requirement of an arbitration commission to constitute a valid arbitration agreement.

Utilities 52

Utilities Corruption IT Government 52

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Challenge: Despite ongoing government reforms, corruption and inefficient spending remains pervasive in Kazakhstan’s public procurement. Finally, the Anti-Corruption Agency is proactively supporting the development of civic monitoring and has agreed to cooperate with the civil society coalition to monitor procurement.

Procurement 120

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Corruption 120

Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 5, 2024

Corruption and the arbitrary exercise of power is not just monetary, and the need for society to defend those who speak truth to power is essential for the defense of truth,” said Nikhil Dey, whistleblower activist who facilitated the session.

Participation 117

Participation Corruption Accountability Media 117

Telles.eu

APRIL 13, 2023

Now, thanks to an Ezra Klein article in the NYT about industrial policy , an incidental topic only loosely connected with public procurement, I think it is possible to encapsulate the idea. This article from the WSJ hits the nail on the head with clear examples of said objectives leading to fraud.

Procurement 100

Procurement Public Procurement Manufacturing Corruption 100

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 24, 2024

Morgan Securitie s LLC in which the company agreed to pay $18 million to settle charges that it impeded the ability of advisory clients and brokerage customers to blow the whistle to the SEC. This was the largest penalty ever levied by the SEC for such a violation.

Whistle-blowing 102

Whistle-blowing Corruption Networking IT 102

Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In a recent Bloomberg Tax article , whistleblower attorney Stephen M. American taxpayers require an effective anti-corruption program at the IRS, and its Whistleblower Office is key to this initiative. In 2022, John Hinman became the Director of the Whistleblower Office and began implementing measures to improve the program.

Leadership 98

Leadership Corruption Budget Networking 98

Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

derivatives markets,” wrote Kohn in an article calling for the passage of the bill. “The bipartisan Whistleblower Fund Improvement Act will ensure that the CFTC whistleblower program will not be a victim of its own success and can continue to help root out fraud in the U.S.

Finance 124

Finance Corruption Education Engineering 124

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 5, 2024

The DOJ announced a sprint to develop the program in March and whistleblower advocates noted that the whistleblower program had the potential to greatly bolster the DOJ’s efforts to combat fraud and corruption.

Whistle-blowing 121

Whistle-blowing Corruption Participation Accountability 121

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 20, 2023

According to the DCC, Article 54(4) of the UAE Federal Arbitration Law No. This decision ushered a shift in the position of the DCC, which was then formally settled through the recent decision of the General Assembly and which references Article 54(4) of the UAE Arbitration Law. Concluding Remarks General Assembly’s Decision No.

Corruption 105

Corruption IT Import 105

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 21, 2024

This article provides an overview of recent changes introduced to the arbitration regime of Ethiopia, such as the ratification of the New York Convention (“NYC”) and the subsequent adoption of a national arbitration law with a particular focus on the enforcement of interim measures and awards.

Retail 97

Retail Export Import Corruption 97

Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The CFTC Whistleblower Program has proven to be highly effective in combating commodities fraud as well as international corruption,” said whistleblower attorney Stephen M. derivatives markets,” wrote Kohn in a previous article calling for the passage of the bill. Kohn of Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto. “We

Import 111

Import Finance Corruption Networking 111

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 8, 2023

In doing so, the Supreme Court confirmed the cardinal rule of procedural autonomy in Article 1700, §§ 1 and 2 BJC, which enacts Article 19 of the UNCITRAL Model Law. We then move on to France, where we publish extracts from three judgments of the French Supreme Court. The first two are commented on by Prof.

Corruption 98

Corruption IT Management Contract 98

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Wearing a second hat as an author of an article, Gaillard strongly criticised the SGS II approach. Therefore, Gaillard’s same conviction regarding umbrella clause travelled from his written memorial as a “counsel” to an article as a “scholar” further to an award as an “arbitrator” within a span of two years.

Thresholds 95

Thresholds Influencing Corruption IT 95

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. Daniel Schimmel echoed these observations, reflecting on the evolving approach of arbitral tribunals and counsel toward corruption allegations.

Influencing 52

Influencing Corruption Collusion Balance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 9, 2025

Harriet echoed this sentiment and discussed strategies for finding the time and energy required to author articles and thought leadership pieces. Kiran emphasized the need for continuous learning and expanding ones knowledge of arbitration beyond immediate needs.

Participation 52

Participation Import Networking Leadership 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 23, 2024

An award conflicts with public policy if it was induced by fraud or corruption or was procured in breach of natural justice (see section 59 of the AA). Judicial independence in Guyana is ensured by Article 122A of the Constitution of Guyana , but perhaps a true picture requires an analysis of decisions.

Bidding 98

Bidding Corruption Import IT 98

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 3, 2024

World-renowned law professor, Masaki Iwasaki, argues that countries should “ Reward whistleblowers who expose environmental crimes ,” in a recent article in the esteemed journal Nature. Whistleblowers are invaluable guardians of our natural environment, and complement law enforcement,” writes Professor Iwasaki.

Corruption 103

Corruption Networking Government Government 103

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 5, 2024

Article 16 of the PRC Arbitration Law provides that an arbitration agreement must contain three particulars, including a designated arbitral commission selected by the parties. Without this, an agreement is invalid by way of Article 18. Accordingly, Articles 16 and 18 of the Arbitration Law of the PRC had been satisfied.

Engineering 105

Engineering Contract Corruption Government 105

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 25, 2024

Its existence precludes disputing parties from bringing their dispute to court: see Article 3 of the Arbitration and ADR Law of the Republic of Indonesia (“Arbitration Law”), which stipulates that Indonesian courts have no jurisdiction to try disputes between parties bound by an arbitration agreement.

Participation 97

Participation Contract Import Corruption 97

Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 3, 2024

The workshop on whistleblowing was facilitated by activist Nikhil Dey , who founded Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) and was attended by around 50 activists, academics, journalists, policymakers, and anti-corruption practitioners. We’re defining corruption broadly as any arbitrary use of power,” said Dey.

Corruption 52

Corruption Participation Networking Government 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Accordingly, this article will analyze the approach applied by Lithuanian courts regarding the enforcement of annulled foreign arbitral awards. Lithuania is no exception. The Territorial, Westphalian and Transnational Theories Most agree that annulled awards may still be recognized and enforced outside of the arbitral seat.

Corruption 98

Corruption IT Evaluation 98

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Stavros Brekoulakis, Editor-in-Chief We are happy to report that the latest issue of Arbitration is now available and includes the following: ARTICLES Steve NGO, Arbitration and the Rule of Law: Preserving, Protecting and Proportionality The importance of international commercial arbitration today cannot be overstressed.

Management 52

Management Corruption Negotiation Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 23, 2024

KS&T Did not Have a Qualifying Investment NAFTA Article 1139(g) NAFTA Article 1139(g) defines “investment” as “real estate or other property, tangible or intangible, acquired in the expectation or used for the purpose of economic benefit or other business purposes.”

Participation 75

Participation Purchasing Accountability Price 75

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In instances of active waste, such suboptimal decisions are motivated by personal gain, as exemplified by corruption. This continuous data flow strengthens public trust by minimizing corruption risks and reaffirming a commitment to transparency. Waste broadly refers to suboptimal decision-making in the allocation of public resources.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52