Federal News Network

APRIL 10, 2024

A high-level military official negotiates with a contractor. So, this fellow VK had participated in all of the work on the Navy’s behalf for the first phase of this long-term program, and while he was negotiating and dealing with Raytheon, he was also trying to get a job there, basically, and got the job. Tom Temin Right?

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 5, 2024

This includes both investment treaty negotiations as well as investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) practices. In view of these developments, this blog post intends to analyze the feasibility of multilateral investment treaty (MIT) negotiations. What Are the Challenges in Negotiating MIT?

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

And so you introduce a lot of complexity for any contractor that is thinking about participating in that market. company is going to obtain a commercial export license for those defense articles from the State Department, which will allow them to negotiate with and sell directly to a foreign government. So that’s for bucket one.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

The Voices of Developing States in Multilateral Fora Ladan Mehranvar kicked off the discussion by presenting the findings of her upcoming empirical paper on the attendance and participation of government delegations in the WGIII negotiations. countries, are by far the most vocal participants in the discussions. Canada and E.U.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 19, 2024

These regulations and associated guidance address a host of contracting officer responsibilities, including but not limited to, proposal evaluation, negotiations, price and/or cost analysis, data rights, and foreign acquisition ( e.g. , TAA). For this reason, procurement policy flow-downs cannot be one-sided.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In a legal context, elements of emotion AI are already being used in negotiation and mediation processes (e.g., AI-powered chatbots used by Walmart to negotiate with suppliers). In essence, it allows all participants to peep into each other’s ‘heads.’

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 5, 2024

In this regard, states and stakeholders would have to work on finding a more balanced approach which takes into account public participation, transparency and steps to make it more legitimate in the eyes of public. Rowley, KC observed that treaties have to be negotiated like contracts. Where do We Stand?

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Last week, a guidance memo came out, having to do with small business participation in government-wide acquisition contract. You know that this bill, which was negotiated both between the House and the Senate. And this sudden change then can really change a company’s balance sheet as well as its activities. Tom Temin Yeah.

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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 28, 2023

Under the same rationale a similar principle of in dubio pro investor could have a place in international investment law, given that the foreign investor does not participate in the negotiations of BITs, or the drafting of foreign investment legislation.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Dispute Design and Public Participation In treaty ISDS, arbitration often follows the generic framework of an IIA, which restricts a state’s influence over the specific dispute, potentially impacting legitimacy as it may appear to surrender sovereignty to external entities. It’s a fine balance.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Dispute Design and Public Participation In treaty ISDS, arbitration often follows the generic framework of an IIA, which restricts a state’s influence over the specific dispute, potentially impacting legitimacy as it may appear to surrender sovereignty to external entities. It’s a fine balance.

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Balance Transparency Contract Tender 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 31, 2022

The administration of the tax would require a single tax return (consolidated balance sheet of the mega MNE) to be filed with the tax authorities of the country where the ultimate parent company is domiciled, and the information would be shared with the other countries.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Governments may collaborate with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and minority-owned businesses to increase participation. Ethical labour standards are non-negotiable, ensuring workers’ rights and well-being are protected throughout the supply chain.

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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. Regardless.

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Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

In a firm-fixed-price contract, the contractor completes the project requirements at a negotiated price, which does not change, and the contractor bears full responsibility for profit or loss. In these contracts, the profit varies and is adjusted based on the contractor’s performance and the final negotiated fee.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The importance and positive contribution of public procurement law to the adequate management of public funds may seem difficult to appreciate in ordinary times, and there are recurrent calls for a reduction of the administrative burden and bureaucracy related to procurement procedures, checks and balances.

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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.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

While the last SIAC Manila Conference 2019 was an intimate gathering of only 80 participants, this year’s ‘ SIAC Manila Conference 2023: Deep Dive into Arbitration Trends ’ held on 25 May 2023 attracted more than 800 registrants, and SIAC had to cap the conference attendees at 500 practitioners, government representatives, and in-house counsel.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Security for costs –– a balancing act Following welcome remarks from Caroline Falconer, Secretary General of the SCC, Dr Baltag introduced the topic of security of costs as being one of the timely topics currently addressed in international arbitration. Cost incentives often drive the participation in arbitral proceedings.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 18, 2025

Yoo noted that increased participation by senior management in virtual hearings has bolstered the comprehension of the disputed issues and yielded more opportunities for settlements. The event concluded with a networking reception, offering participants an opportunity to engage informally and delve deeper into the topics discussed.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

I joined the Secretariat in 2021 during the then-ongoing negotiations to modernise the ECT. Despite joining mid-process, I had the privilege of participating in most of the formal discussions and gaining valuable insights into the process. Implementing this will, of course, require close collaboration among the Contracting Parties.

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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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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 20, 2025

During its 57th session, the Commission recommended that all States and regional economic integration organizations participate in preparatory work using informal means. 126-27), it will be crucial for stakeholders to maintain inclusive and transparent dialogue to build a more balanced and effective ISDS system. 9/WG.III/WP.246),

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 15, 2025

I spend time arranging, speaking at, moderating and participating in international events. The SCC encourages arbitral tribunals and other participants in arbitration to bear in mind inter alia that: AI tools may have unintended consequences for the confidentiality of an arbitration, and its participants.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

In addition, VHA aims to continue the practice of achieving cost avoidance while simultaneously balancing clinician considerations for obtaining quality medical/surgical supplies. The training will provide lessons on innovative acquisition and field procedures and negotiation skills. Registration is required to attend.

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