Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

Navigating the Human Elements in Arbitration The ICCA Hong Kong 2024 conference also explored how to navigate the human elements that influence arbitration. Mark Friedman explained that humans are influenced in their decision-making by the need for “cognitive comfort” (i.e., See the remainder of our coverage here.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

For the public sector, a transparent and stakeholder-focused sustainability strategy leads to an increased likelihood of citizen behavioural change, with resulting societal benefits. This blog post provides a recap of the highlights from the sustainability briefing.

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Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 12, 2024

Influence on Compliance: a clearly defined activation timeline is pivotal in post-escape clause compliance. This enhances objectivity and transparency, strengthening the credibility of escape clause implementations. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep yourself updated about our latest publications, blogs and events.

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How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 10, 2023

In this blog post, I summarise the main arguments. High levels of digital capability would be essential to allow AIPSA to effectively scrutinise claims from those that sought to influence its operation and decision-making, as well as reduce AIPSA’s dependence on industry-provided information.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Over the past two decades, a growing number of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries began adopting fiscal rules to limit overspending influenced by election cycles, public pressure, and other political economy factors, helping the region strengthen its fiscal solvency and sustainability.

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Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 18, 2024

In this blog we will discuss some of the main findings of the event, including the policy tradeoffs governments in Latin America and the Caribbean need to consider as they adapt their tax systems to this new reality. Fostering political stability, transparency, security, and a stable legal and regulatory environment.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 5, 2023

For example, after TenderNed noticed a high percentage of contracting procedures in the database had unrealistic award values, they activated their “team of e-procurement influencers” – external e-procurement experts with a large follower base. Transparency is key. Visit OCP’s blog for more on how OCDS complements eForms ).

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 14, 2024

This blog post summarizes the main arguments discussed by the speakers. Arbitration has several features that suit the resolution of climate change disputes: neutral forum, arbitrators with specialist expertise, procedural flexibility, confidentiality (though in tension with transparency), and ease of enforcement.

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University of Bristol

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This blog post provides a summary of the main findings so far. Moreover, this ‘second party’ assurance model does not include adequate challenge mechanisms despite efforts to disclose (parts of) the relevant self-assessments through eg algorithmic transparency standards.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 22, 2024

This blog post examines how two tribunals have recently interpreted differently an FET clause containing an explicit reference to the MST. The majority adopted a broad interpretation: “transparency, stability and the protection of the investor’s legitimate expectations play a central role in defining the FET standard” (para.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 28, 2024

This blog post highlights the past year’s most notable events impacting international arbitration practitioners in the Golden State. Earlier this year, Giorgio Sassine, Co-Lead of the 2023 CIAW Joint Planning Committee, was interviewed by Kluwer Arbitration Blog about the event (more coverage of CIAW available here ). 22–381 (U.S.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 31, 2022

It should be noted that the calculations are influenced by the absence of data by company and are only available at country level as of 2017 for five jurisdictions. This blog is based on the publication (in Spanish) New International Corporate Taxation. billion a year. They also do not include the introduction of a general QDMT.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

The availability of ISDS significantly influences investors’ decisions. Although the UN Report acknowledges this ongoing effort, it falls short in explaining why the changes being negotiated by states are deemed insufficient. Foreign investment, particularly in developing countries, is urgently needed for a sustainable future.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 12, 2024

Gabor Damjanovic , Jens-Hendrik Janzen , Nadja Al Kanawati and Jan Dobrý debated some of the more controversial provisions introduced in the updated IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest (see previous coverage of the Blog here ).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

GSA Highlights the Benefits of TDR In a blog post , Greg Rollins, GSA’s Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) Program Manager and Deputy Assistant Commissioner in the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Office of Policy and Compliance, highlighted how FAS has improved data collection at the line-item level through TDR.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Second, the realignment provides an opportunity to increase transparency for customer agencies and industry partners seeking to do business with FAS. The new structure also can enhance transparency with regard to guidance impacting the MAS program. Third, the alignment provides an opportunity to improve data management.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

He viewed the federal procurement process as offering an opportunity to influence standards/frameworks for AI development/deployment. A View From Main Street: Joint Venture Snafus The following blog does not necessarily represent the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 19, 2025

In this blog post, well explore the significance of the Berman ruling and its impact on both local disputes and the broader landscape of international arbitration. In contrast, California courts have taken a more consumer-friendly approach, prioritizing fairness and transparency in arbitration agreements. Concepcion 563 U.S.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 7, 2025

Significant Advancements in Dispute Resolution Frameworks Southeast Asian countries launched modernised arbitration laws and innovative court projects, reflecting the region’s efforts to enhance arbitration accessibility, transparency, and efficiency.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 10, 2025

However, there remain valid concerns about transparency and the potential loss of nuanced human judgment when utilizing such tools. On the regulatory front, frameworks such as the European Union AI Act are expected to influence the adoption of AI in arbitration. Key concerns were raised here , here , and here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 9, 2025

This blog post analyses the key changes and their potential impact on arbitration in Qatar further to the previous bog post. QICCA has introduced a cost calculator to simplify fee application, offering transparency and ease for parties and legal representatives.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 11, 2025

Moreover, Garbutt warned that when transparency and teamwork are lacking, risks escalate, especially when budget pressures drive shortcuts in design, scheduling, and execution. This post is part of Kluwer Arbitration Blogs coverage of Paris Arbitration Week 2025.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This blog post introduces Article 31(1) of the Model Law and its German counterpart, highlights the key findings of the BGH, and concludes with insights on the Decision’s potential relevance for other Model Law jurisdictions. Case law on the question of what constitutes a sufficient explanation is, conversely, not readily available.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 20, 2025

This post exclusively focuses on Working Group IIIs key milestones in 2024 and relevant contributions to the Kluwer Arbitration Blog (KAB), while the ECT modernization will be discussed separately. The outcomes of 2024s deliberations are poised to influence ISDS reform efforts in 2025 and beyond. 9/1194 , paras. 9/1194, para.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Importantly, this process should be transparent, providing all stakeholders, including the public, the opportunity to provide feedback on any proposed revisions. A View From Main Street: Joint Venture Snafus The following blog does not necessarily represent the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement.

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