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OCTOBER 15, 2024

In this article, discover what EDWOSB certification is, its benefits, and how to get started. Eligibility for EDWOSB certification requires a business to be 51% unconditionally owned by economically disadvantaged women, satisfying strict financial thresholds and NAICS code criteria related to underrepresented industries.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 22, 2024

Article 34 of the Mining Code establishes that no exploration and exploitation can be performed in areas declared and delimited by environmental authorities as “protected areas,” called “mining exclusion zones.” The ANM further reiterated this in April, August 2017, and December 2019.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 24, 2024

Article 34 of the Mining Code establishes that no exploration and exploitation can be performed in areas declared and delimited by environmental authorities as “protected areas,” called “mining exclusion zones.” The ANM further reiterated this in April, August 2017, and December 2019.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

In this respect, the drafting of the rules is very broad, with article R27 providing that “ Such disputes may involve matters of principle relating to sport or matters of pecuniary or other interests relating to the practice or the development of sport and may include, more generally, any activity or matter related or connected to sport ”.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 9, 2024

Both prohibitions will apply to all procurements, including commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items, and purchases below the micro-purchase threshold: Section 5949(a)(1)(A) ( Part A ) prohibits agencies from acquiring electronic products or services that include covered semiconductor products or services. View the full article

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Lee and Savoie both participated in the preparation of a recent report on this topic published by the Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners (YCAP) and Secretariat. Managing the Costs of Experts in Arbitration The second panel first addressed the issue of whether there is a threshold of damages that warrants retaining an expert witness.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This result appears to be correct as Russian law was not the law governing the arbitration agreement and the APC does not make it impossible for Russian parties to participate in arbitration. The above is an abbreviated version of an article published in the SchiedsVZ | German Arbitration Journal, Vol.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

For more background on the initial draft RFP, Baker Tilly published an article that is available here. Read the full article here. They must also report to the government if they discover that a covered article has been provided or used in the performance of a contract. We look forward to your participation!

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

On 26 September 2024, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) hosted the 19th ICC New York Conference on International Arbitration, which brought together over 300 participants from 40 countries to discuss critical developments in international business and arbitration.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

Under both of these circumstances, the procuring agency cannot count the options or orders as an award to a small business or small business program participant for goaling purposes. 121.404(b)(4)(ii)). To that end, SBA’s commentary and proposed new 13 C.F.R. The proposed rule would increase (via 13 C.F.R. Change in Ownership.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Expanding on Article 28 of the ICC Rules, Farah emphasised that interim reliefs are only issued if there is a threat of irreparable harm. Balfaqeeh then presented an in-depth analysis of the threshold for interim reliefs, particularly under the UAE Arbitration Law.

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How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This led AG Campos to conclude, on this issue, that … there are many reservations to raise as against the classification of the “collection of agreements” at issue as a genuine public works contract within the meaning of Article 2(1)(6) of Directive 2014/24.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Notably, from FY 2018-2022 GAO found “numerous examples of defense-related M&A that potentially presented risks” to DoD but for which DoD did not participate in antitrust review, in many cases because it appears that the FTC and DOJ may not have reached out to DoD for input and DoD was otherwise unaware of the transaction.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

GSA Seeking SAM.gov Usability Testers GSA’s Integrated Award Environment (IAE) is seeking volunteers who use SAM.gov and related systems to participate in usability testing. Participants will also preview upcoming improvements that are planned for future release and provide input to development teams on these features. The CMMC 2.0

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This article breaks down the essential rules every contractor needs to know. For businesses aiming to participate in federal government contracting, understanding these regulations is crucial. These regulations are designed to promote the participation of small businesses in federal contracting, fostering diversity and innovation.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). Note: Potential offerors should also review Baker Tilly’s article covering updates from draft RFP 1 to draft RFP 2. 89 FR 68274.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Last year, the Coalition was fortunate to raise $13,000 for PPH through the generosity of our members and participants of the tournament. In 2013, Paws for Purple Hearts launched its first Training Boot Camp, where Service Dogs who participated in Canine-Assisted Warrior Therapy® were matched with an impaired Warrior.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

A future article in the Friday Flash will provide more details on the requirements in these DFARS clauses. Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Joseph P. The proposed changes to the DFARS are primarily to: Add references to the CMMC 2.0 Comments on the proposed rule are due on or before October 15, 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Other topics addressed include measures to increase small business participation, improvements to the continuous monitoring process that reviews authorized apps, and upgrades to the FedRAMP Marketplace to handle new products. The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 8, 2025

Its a good chance to look back on the important articles from 2024, and those topics of continuing interest to federal contractors. Common Misconceptions: SBAs Mentor-Protg Program (Part II Participation Rules & Limits). FAR Final Rule: Increased Micro-Purchase and Simplified Acquisition Thresholds.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

According to the Court of Justice, Article 43 of Directive 2014/25/EU ‘reflects’ the EU’s international commitments to give equal participation rights to economic operators hailing from third countries benefiting from international commitments signed by the EU (paragraph 43, referring to Recital 27 of the Directive). 46 and 47).

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 17, 2025

In the absence of party agreement, London is also the default seat of arbitration (Article 16.2 Such default position already features in the LCIA Rules (Article 16.4) Specifically, Article 5.5 Similarly, the Early Determination provisions in Article 22.1(viii) of the LCIA Rules 2020 ( LCIA Rules )).

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This article will cover what 8a set aside contracts are, eligibility, and the benefits for your business. Participants in the 8(a) program benefit from reduced competition, tailored business development assistance, and access to a wide range of federal contracting sectors, which can significantly aid their growth.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

August Reinisch noted that the current draft of Article 17 does not address these questions. If the threshold for an invocation is lower, then the question arises as to how it is defined and how it squares with the predictability and notification requirements. The participants look forward to the next edition in January 2025.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 20, 2025

The Working Group III, during its 47th and 48th sessions (succeeding the 43rd and 46th discussions), discussed the draft statute of the Advisory Centre, which, per articles 6 and 7 of the draft statute, has the mandate of capacity building and provision of legal support and advice with regard to an international investment dispute proceeding.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 12, 2025

Defining Investments Article 1(b) of the BIT provided that an investment is every kind of asset established or acquired, including changes in the form of such investment in accordance with the national laws of the Contracting Party in whose territory the investment is made. Expenditures prior to the investment do not create economic value.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 24, 2025

This article delves into the legislative and judicial milestones of 2024, highlighting the regions achievements and drawbacks. The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice also addressed the long-standing debate surrounding public entities participation in arbitration before the 2015 amendments to the Brazilian Arbitration Act (reported here ).

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