Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Denton highlighted in his opening remarks, the timing of this year’s Conference coincided with the United Nations General Assembly, an auspicious reflection of the ICC’s history as a steadfast institution providing neutral, transparent, inclusive, and accountable multilateral platforms for the past 100 years and the century to come.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 10, 2023

Procurement is thus seen as a mechanism of ‘regulation by contract’ whereby the public buyer can impose requirements seeking to achieve broad goals of digital regulation, such as transparency, trustworthiness, or explainability, or to operationalise more general ‘AI ethics’ frameworks.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I continue exploring the use of public procurement as a tool of digital regulation (or ‘AI regulation by contract’ as shorthand)—ie as a mechanism to promote transparency, explainability, cyber security, ethical and legal compliance leading to trustworthiness, etc in the adoption of digital technologies by the public sector.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Diana Bayzakova, director of the TIAC, further explained how these changes have influenced the choice of TIAC as a preferred arbitral institution and have also shaped the perception of Uzbekistan as a neutral jurisdiction. The panelists discussed efforts to develop Uzbekistan’s arbitration sphere, a theme explored throughout the week.

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University of Bristol

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The growing gap in public sector digital capabilities not only reduces the likelihood of identification and management of the relevant risks, but also generates additional governance risks (eg of over-dependency on external capabilities, such as those of consultants and outsourcing companies).

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Select GCR

JULY 16, 2024

Upcoming Tribal Consultation Scheduled for July or August in Anchorage, the Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to host a session focused on proposed regulatory changes. Recent Supreme Court decisions have influenced the 8(a) program, particularly in demonstrating social disadvantage and addressing past discriminatory practices.

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Select GCR

JULY 16, 2024

Upcoming Tribal Consultation Scheduled for July or August in Anchorage, the Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to host a session focused on proposed regulatory changes. Recent Supreme Court decisions have influenced the 8(a) program, particularly in demonstrating social disadvantage and addressing past discriminatory practices.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 13, 2024

The second panel, “ TechTalk: Unraveling the Tapestry – AI’s Influence on International Arbitration”, included Luke Sobota ( Founding Partner, Three Crowns LLP), Nilufar Hossain (Investment Manager and Legal Counsel, Omni Bridgeway), Rachel Thorn (Partner, Cooley LLP), and Marco de Sousa (Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP).

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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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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. Yet, BRAMIA is not a universal solution.

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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. Yet, BRAMIA is not a universal solution.

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Balance Contract Transparency Tender 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Preventative measures include: take steps to ensure that the AI will advance equity, dignity, and fairness—including proactively identifying and removing factors contributing to algorithmic discrimination or bias; assessing and mitigating disparate impacts; and using representative data; and consult and incorporate feedback from affected groups.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 5, 2023

On TenderNed’s website, they regularly publish insights into key issues, such as the top 10 innovation-friendly public buyers , most common purchases (using CPV codes) , and the substantial increase in hiring of consultancy firms. Transparency is key. They used the data to address specific agencies, and posted about it on LinkedIn.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Influence on Market Strategies: Sharing demand data with industry partners has empowered them to tailor their strategies more effectively to Federal market demands, focusing efforts on high-demand items. Because of this data, GSA was able to determine which customers purchased the impacted products to alert them of the potential risks.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

The Memo also requires that agencies consult and incorporate feedback on the use of the AI from all affected communities and the public. Agencies are also expected to ensure transparent and adequate AI performance from any vendor.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Senate recently approved the Outbound Investment Transparency Act, its own version of outbound investment screening, but this bill only includes notice requirements though across a broader range of technology sectors including satellite-based communications, network laser scanning systems, and other export-controlled technology.

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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. The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including: (i) how the U.S. Peters noted that practices for managing AI risk have not been standardized in the private sector.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 25, 2024

Unless and until Mongolia embraces a stable business environment that transparently creates and predictably implements laws and regulations, investors will likely find Mongolia too risky and opt for more competitive countries. This article provides an overview of Mongolia’s international investment climate and explores recent developments.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

Ensuring secure and transparent elections. Adequate background checks designed for government workers can help build public trust in the electoral system and prevent any legal or ethical issues that may arise from individuals with malicious intent or those who may be susceptible to coercion from influencing the election process.

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How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Importantly, also, the G7 AI Principles are meant to be a stop gap solution, as G7 leaders ‘call on organizations in consultation with other relevant stakeholders to follow these [principles], in line with a risk-based approach, while governments develop more enduring and/or detailed governance and regulatory approaches.’

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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. Increasingly, the question for FSS contracting officers is which controls: PAP 2021-05 or the EPA deviations currently in effect?

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