Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 13, 2024

The panelists kicked off the discussion by noting there is no universal definition of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), but there is unanimity that AI can now make decisions in an equal or better form than human beings. International prejudice also comes to mind as a severe challenge when negotiating BITs.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

In December 2016, the AU passed the Pan African Investment Code (“PAIC”) —the first continent-wide model investment treaty—to promote sustainable development and “achieve overall balance of the rights and obligations between Member States and the investors under the Code.” The framing of this standard has evolved over time.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A discussion between economist Gustavo Franco (former President of the Brazilian Central Bank) and arbitrator Maurício Almeida Prado (MAP Negotiation and Arbitration, Partner) ensued, dealing with “Business Contracts and Dispute Resolution in Times of Instability,” particularly in the Brazilian context. Westinghouse (1984) and Gasum v.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In 2012, SANESSOL requested a tariff revision, arguing for the necessity of re-establishing the contractual balance. The Brazilian arbitration market will definitely follow closely the next decisions to be issued by the STJ Chamber and the STF on this case. Pursuant to Municipal Decree No.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 30, 2024

But it’s not intended to be an automatic stop on, awarding task orders to other than small businesses, but it is definitely intended to switch the balance of power so that the presumption going in is in favor of small businesses. So that week was gone in terms of trying to negotiate things.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Labor costs for which a definitive union agreement exists’);]” (9) “Allocate that part of the contract price subject to adjustment to specific periods of time (e.g., As Guideline No. 1, DFARS PGI 216.203-4 appropriately states, “Do not make the clause unnecessarily complex.” [41] quarterly, semiannually, etc.)

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms. Emphasis added.) See Section 2.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

I joined the Secretariat in 2021 during the then-ongoing negotiations to modernise the ECT. A significant focus in the negotiations on the modernisation of the ECT was dedicated to the economic activities, as well as energy materials and products covered by the Treaty. How has your experience been so far?

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2024

TPP was the primary entity responsible for negotiating the terms of the Agreement and played a central role in its execution. TPP’s active and leading involvement in the negotiation and implementation of the project, coupled with an amendment that TPP signed as a party, further solidified its status. f) limited claims to Greenfield.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2021

ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION) (a) Definition. But, what if the procuring Agency unilaterally imposes the deviation clause, without economic adjustment, without negotiation, and when the Agency issues a unilateral mod., Here is what the clause says. Still enforceable?

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