Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 19, 2024

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) , represent a pivotal step toward fostering ethical supply chains, underscoring the shared responsibility of states and corporations in combating human rights violations. As an advocate for such laws, I recognise the urgent need to make supply chains fairer and more ethical.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Is greater transparency needed for revolution? It was established that greater transparency is beneficial in public interest matters but not all matters; we need not revolutionise but rather use the tools already in the toolbox to think outside the box. This led to questions on the associated standard of proof.

Corruption 52

Corruption Transparency Demand Consulting 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 18, 2024

Arbitral Ethics, Politeness and Etiquette Two issues arise here. Similarly, as an instrument for transparency, wouldn’t the duty to disclose be better analysed when the underlying fact is unknown or unproven? The duty to disclose undoubtedly has an ethical component. Etiquette matters.

Ethics 52

Ethics Transparency IT Corruption 52

Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These and other constraints under the model law are commendable anti-corruption measures, but may make it more difficult to accommodate emerging “green procurement” approaches. Article 8, for example, warns the procuring agency, “when first soliciting the participation of.

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Procurement Procurement Strategies E-procurement Bidder 147

ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

Procurement Strategies 96

Procurement Strategies Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain 96

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Before we get too excited, one should consider that AI systems, including emotion AI, still face challenges today, including ethical concerns surrounding data privacy and bias in algorithms, ‘hallucinations,’ and limitations in understanding context. On balance, emotion AI should be embraced, albeit within responsible and ethical boundaries.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While the Decree purports to enhance transparency and legal certainty in arbitration through the mandatory registration of arbitration centers and arbitrators in RENACE for public information purposes, the outcome is in the authors’ opinion, precisely the opposite.

IT 52

IT Quality Transparency Public Procurement 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

The week also promises comprehensive explorations into the African Continental Free Trade Area, delving into the future of investment protection, technological impacts on arbitration, and ethical standards, contributing significantly to the global arbitration dialogue.

Ethics 52

Ethics Influencing Integration Integrity 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A Special Address was then delivered by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya of the High Court of Bombay where he noted the growing focus on green arbitrations, increased use of technology, greater transparency, diversity, and procedural changes as part of various reforms in international arbitration. in the draft 7th ed. SIAC Rules.

Ethics 52

Ethics Efficiency Import Export 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In Rodrigo’s words, the partnership strikes a balance between confidentiality and transparency, as the CAM-CCBC may publish anonymized decisions if the parties do not authorize the disclosure of the award. Follow along and see all of Kluwer Arbitration Blog’s coverage of the XI CAM-CCBC Arbitration Congress here.

Negotiation 52

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 21, 2024

For all its benefits, however, the use of ChatGPT is not without risks, both professional and ethical. One contributor further analyzed the ethical implications of ChatGPT use, highlighting the issue of equality of arms with a nod to Plato’s Republic. The use of AI gives rise to further issues of party consent and tribunal discretion.

Ethics 52

Ethics Electronics Efficiency Collaboration 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 2, 2024

P&ID’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Quinn, had conducted himself dishonestly in giving evidence at the Court of which parts were knowingly false, namely that P&ID had procured the contract with Nigeria through corrupt payments to a Nigerian official. Is More Transparency Necessary to Ensure the Integrity of the Process?

Corruption 52

Corruption Ethics Transparency Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 20, 2024

Another arises from how generative AI models leverage intricate probabilistic computations to produce outputs that exhibit a remarkable degree of authenticity, even though the underlying mechanism is more akin to a sophisticated statistical estimation than a transparent reasoning process. Where rules and regulations (e.g.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Thresholds Accountability Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 12, 2024

Stefan Deaconu (Court of International Commercial Arbitration, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania) emphasised the importance of maintaining trust in the arbitral process, tracing back to ethics, legitimacy, and personal reputation. Ethics and Conflicts in International Arbitration Panel 1 was moderated by Julie Bedard.

Ethics 52

Ethics Balance Import Thresholds 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Legal and Regulatory Transparency The Model Clauses propose an Article on transparency, which requires publishing laws and regulations of general application that may affect investors. A host State’s exercise of powers of any ordinary commercial actor (e.g.,

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Supply Chain Education Transparency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 28, 2024

CLE Credit will be offered for many of the presentations including “Women in Arbitration – California Stories,” “Navigating Arbitrator Disclosures and Challenges in International Arbitration,” and “Ethical Conundrums Faced by Parties and Arbitrators in International Arbitration.” Vitaly Ivanovich Smagin , No. 22–381 (U.S.

Corruption 52

Corruption Participation Efficiency Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 26, 2024

JAMS describes these new rules as “clear guidelines and procedures that address the unique challenges presented by AI, such as questions of liability, algorithmic transparency, and ethical considerations.” The JAMS AI Rules are new arbitration rules intended to govern disputes involving AI.

Transparency 52

Transparency Import Efficiency IT 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Hong Kong has a well-deserved reputation for having an unbeatable work ethic and for being efficient and nimble, which extends to its legal community and the spirit of HKIAC as well. As mentioned earlier, there is also a need to stay innovative, particularly in light of developments in technology. Past interviews are available here.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Innovation Leadership Integration 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 3, 2024

Regardless of whether this is ethical, is it still solid advice? On their part, governments that want to attract green investment should engage with investors and do whatever they can to provide regulatory stability, procedural transparency, and good old basic fairness.

Insurance 52

Insurance Finance Sustainability Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

They also addressed concerns about arbitration confidentiality in the context of emerging themes like ESG considerations, emphasizing the need for transparency while preserving party autonomy. The panel reached a conclusive consensus to emphasize the need for ethical, fair, and transparent deployment of AI in arbitration.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

With this objective in mind, the PAIC, lists a range of investor obligations related to corporate social responsibility, use of natural resources, corporate governance, business, ethics and human rights. See e.g., PSEG v Turkey , ICSID Case No. ARB/02/5, Award , ¶ 240; Infinito Gold Ltd.

Balance 52

Balance Negotiation Thresholds Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 20, 2024

While the latter group has indeed contributed to an orderly improvement of the ISDS processes with focus on ethics, transparency and efficiency, the former group has forced terminations of several treaties and the triggering of sunset clauses with rather little tangible outcomes. Loukas Mistelis, Co-Editor-in-Chief Prof.

Ethics 52

Ethics Balance Corruption Transparency 52

AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

Trust and transparency will be prioritized as more data is collected and leveraged. Overall, contractual guarantees, financial transparency, competitive choice and commitments to localized Canadian presence that nurture national talent are crucial to deliver taxpayer value through cloud partnerships while upholding public sector duties.

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