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Green Imagery – Is it Worth the Risk?

The Softly Spark

“A marketer’s advertisement features a picture of a laser printer in a bird’s nest balancing on a tree branch, surrounded by a dense forest. It is important to be diligent in environmental claims and practices and to comply with regulations. Below is an example of a deceptive ad using green imagery recreated by ChatGPT.

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When should procurement be outsourced?

The Procurement School

Consistently, external auditor findings have shown the lack of professionalism in procurement to be a financial problem often accompanied with ethical dilemmas. Risks: There are inherent risks in outsourcing procurement, as with any other important function. The balance between savings and values needs to be part of the conversation.

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Exploring the Foundations of Canadian Contract Law within Procurement Practices

The Procurement School

Practical Application: In procurement practices, it is important to be mindful of the potential for unconscionable contracts. By fostering fair and balanced relationships with suppliers, organizations can mitigate the risk of unconscionable agreements.

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Arbitration Tech Toolbox: Emotion AI: A Game-Changer for Efficiency and Due Process in International Arbitration?

Kluwer Arbitration

Soft skills, such as perceiving and responding to implicit cues, are important for fostering an empathetic and responsive dialogue. The importance of this was illustrated by the refusal of the Court of First Instance of Hong Kong (“Court”) to enforce an arbitral award for an arbitrator’s lack of attention.

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Atlanta International Arbitration Society’s (AtlAS) 12th Annual Conference

Kluwer Arbitration

Both panelists stressed the importance of understanding a client’s goals in arbitration and the importance of knowing the facts necessary to prove a claim. The panel discussed ethical issues that can arise at arbitral institutions and in the appointment and instruction of expert witnesses. Further, Ms.

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When the door from government-to-industry leads to a brick wall

Federal News Network

I mean, it’s an important program. So, this is an important project for them. He didn’t tell his ethics people that in the government, when he got his ethics letter, it was pretty clear that he was obfuscating his involvement because he did want to go to the private sector. Zach Prince That’s right.

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Tackling Corruption in the Arbitral Process: Reflections on Nigeria v Process and Industrial Developments Limited

Kluwer Arbitration

Drafting Major Commercial Contracts Involving a State Given the potential exposure of States (and hence public funds) under these contracts, the Judge reiterated the importance of proper professional standards and ethics in the drafting of major commercial contracts involving a State.