GovCon & Trade

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Two recent opinions released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) serve as a reminder that even under the strictly enforced Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), payments to government officials are permissible in certain situations. government contractor required to provide logistical support for foreign officials to attend training events.

Corruption 147

Corruption Logistics Transportation Transportation 147

Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 13, 2024

On July 30, National Whistleblower Center (NWC) is hosting a National Whistleblower Day event on Capitol Hill to celebrate the bravery and sacrifices of whistleblowers and their contributions to rooting out fraud, abuses and corruption. The event will feature remarks from U.S.

Government 103

Government Government Corruption Networking 103

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Schütz appeared in a video leak of bribery acts (known as the “Vladivideos” leak, one of the most infamous corruption scandals of Peruvian history). The Tribunal, quoting the World Duty Free v. Notwithstanding, following the decision of the Tethyan Copper Company Pty Ltd v.

Corruption 52

Corruption Bidder Tender Management 52

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 31, 2024

The National Whistleblower Day event ( available to rewatch on C-SPAN ) highlighted the contributions and sacrifices of whistleblowers and underscored the importance of continuing the deep American tradition of supporting whistleblowers.

Import 119

Import Corruption Engineering Networking 119

Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 16, 2025

Read on for some of our plans on this Your top priorities for 2025 include making AI work in public procurement, implementing anti-corruption strategies, and building better e-procurement systems. We’re humbled to learn that 91% of you recommend working with us.

Innovation 82

Innovation E-procurement Public Procurement Procurement 82

Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, better known as RICO, is usually associated with organized crime. In 1992, it. The post Reading FedEx Ground the RICO Act appeared first on Art of Procurement.

Influencing 142

Influencing Corruption Procurement Risk Management 142

Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

NWC has been instrumental behind the passage of Senate National Whistleblower Day resolutions and once again hosted an event on Capitol Hill featuring whistleblowers, advocates, and government officials. “In The report also details NWC’s participation in the United Nations Conference of States Parties for the Convention Against Corruption. “At

Corruption 106

Corruption Participation Networking Government 106

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In instances of active waste, such suboptimal decisions are motivated by personal gain, as exemplified by corruption. This implies using simple processes for straightforward transactions and more sophisticated processes for complex ones, such as relational contracts introduced by Nobel Laureate Oliver Hart during the event.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 2, 2024

The events surrounding Barnett’s death emphasize the tremendous challenges whistleblowers face in pursuing justice. Corruption takes lives and whistleblowers like Mr. Barnett protect the public from the abuse of our trust and keep corporations accountable. Whistleblowers like Mr. Barnett deserve to live and to be celebrated.”

Quality 125

Quality Accountability Manufacturing Corruption 125

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Tailored as a forum for in-house counsel from diverse backgrounds and industries to meet, connect and discuss topics they encounter on a daily basis, the event seems to be the first of a series. In any event, in-house counsel will have to give predictions, a risk assessment, and estimate the costs and time of the proceedings.

Import 52

Import Efficiency Negotiation Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 28, 2024

More from our authors: Dealing with Bribery and Corruption in International Commercial Arbitration: To Probe or Not to Probe by Emmanuel Obiora Igbokwe € 190 Arbitration in Egypt: A Practitioner's Guide by Ibrahim Shehata € 190

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Balance Negotiation Corruption 98

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 14, 2024

The wide-ranging program covered cutting edge technological innovations and timeless human considerations such as persuasion, corruption, and disability inclusion. He acknowledged the importance of minimizing corruption and improving rule of law but noted that the data suggests that they are not strictly necessary.

Corruption 59

Corruption Innovation Quality Import 59

Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of the Whistleblower posted a Notice of Covered Action (NoCA) for an enforcement action taken against the 3M Company over allegations that a subsidiary company based in China violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). 3M agreed to pay the SEC $6.5

Telecommunication 63

Telecommunication Internal Control Corruption Accountability 63

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The latest Water Integrity Global Outlook highlights how the global water and sanitation sectors are notoriously opaque and vulnerable to corruption. Complex financial structures, involving multiple actors and funding sources, further obscure accountability and enable corruption.

Sustainability 57

Sustainability Contract Finance Public Procurement 57

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Japan is generally perceived as a country with little political corruption. Many leaders may only consider reforming the procurement system if some corruption scandal emerges. Moving forward, we consider it practical to continue raising awareness through sessions or events related to Smart City initiatives.

Contract 67

Contract Transparency Public Procurement Procurement 67

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

The event was moderated by Bruno Hardy (Liedekerke) and the speakers included Elena Gutierrez (Arbitrator), Judge Dominique Hascher (French Court of Cassation – First Civil Chamber) and Gabriele Ruscalla (Liedekerke). Allegations of corruption can be made even in the absence of criminal offences.

Corruption 52

Corruption Collusion Ethics Integration 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

With its mix of charm, history, and major public works set to transform its infrastructure for the future, Rome was the perfect backdrop for our event which was all about harnessing our collective knowledge to make procurement more results-driven, transparent, and impactful across Europe. We’re ready to help make this happen.

Procurement 67

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Transparency 67

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment. Integrity Provides an immutable record, reducing fraud and corruption.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Integration Integrity 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 8, 2024

It found that neither the contract nor the addendum was void due to the corruption allegations. The timeline of events undermined Municipalidad de Lima’s position. Circuit found that there was insufficient evidence to demonstrate a case of corruption, as argued by Municipalidad de Lima under the public policy argument.

Corruption 52

Corruption Contract Procurement IT 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 23, 2024

This post further highlights institutional developments, unravelling the threads of growth and collaboration across the continent (Section 4), noteworthy events that occurred physically and virtually on the continent (Section 5), and cases demonstrating a pro-arbitration stance by African courts (Section 6).

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Corruption Import Sustainability 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Global Claims Under English law The Society of Construction Law Delay and Disruption Protocol defines: “A global claim is one in which the Contractor seeks compensation for a group of Employer Risk Events but does not or cannot demonstrate a direct link between the loss incurred and the individual Employer Risk Events.” (see

Corruption 52

Corruption IT Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 14, 2024

After that, she underlined three potential relations between ESG issues and FM clauses: FM clauses with general definitions followed by a list of FM events, including ESG-related issues. FM clauses with a limited list of FM events but stating that other events could be included. FM clauses excluding climate-related issues.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Corruption Transparency Influencing 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

On April 24 2022 Serik organized a public event in the Academy highlighting approaches promoting interaction between government institutions and civil society in procurement. ” “Monitoring of public procurement is one of the main tools in the fight against corruption.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Participation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 4, 2024

This year, the event is hosted by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, marking the second event held by ICCA here. For over 60 years , ICCA has been bringing the international arbitration community together to discuss pressing issues in the field.

Ethics 52

Ethics Influencing Participation Quality 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

On 19 March 2024, as part of the 8 th edition of Paris Arbitration Week, the Comité Français de l’Arbitrage (CFA) organized a much-awaited and well-attended event on Arbitration, Sports Law and the Olympics, only a few months before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. This does not cover field of play matters (i.e.,

Corruption 52

Corruption Participation Import Thresholds 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

In this event, Richard Leedham (Mishcon de Reya) discussed a number of mass litigation brought in English courts, such as the Mariana v BHP dam rupture case, the Glencore securities litigation , as well as the Morris v Williamss & Co case concerning negligent legal advice. Applicable Regime to Mass Litigation Topic (ii) (i.e.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Demand Influencing Distribution 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

Originally scheduled for March 2020, the event was, of necessity, postponed when COVID-19 swept away all before it. JAW is a premier event, signifying South Africa’s increasing prominence in international arbitration, particularly since implementing the International Arbitration Act in 2017.

Ethics 52

Ethics Influencing Integration Integrity 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Important discussions on international arbitration are formulated at an ever-increasing number of conferences, symposia, and events; keynote addresses set out thought-provoking proposals; the number of journals and reviews specializing in international arbitration has greatly proliferated; and even online blogs produce short yet interesting posts.

Management 52

Management Corruption Negotiation Import 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 6, 2023

Giuseppe Busia, President of Italy’s National Anti-Corruption Authority (ANAC) highlighted digitalization as a key element to prevent corruption and improve efficiency in public procurement and provided concrete examples of how ANAC collaborates with civil society to pursue data-driven approaches to anti-corruption. Stay tuned.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Sustainability 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Likewise, in Peru, 14 arbitrators were indicted on corruption charges in 2020 after a whistleblower allegedly admitted to receiving money from parties to an arbitration. Nataf observed differences in the views of French and English courts on corruption in arbitration and the power to investigate evidence. at its headquarters in Paris.

Corruption 52

Corruption Participation Import IT 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The inaugural Riyadh International Disputes Week (“RIDW”), commencing on 3 March 2024, is a milestone event for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) and the disputes field, uniting key players in the field to explore the alternative dispute resolution landscape in the KSA and beyond. We look forward to attending the SCCA24 Conference !

IT 52

IT Tender Efficiency Electronics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The upcoming Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration Third International Conference and Arbitration (“SCCA24”) on 6 March 2024, which is scheduled as the event highlight of RIDW, will feature a panel discussion on “Sports, Entertainment and Technologies: New frontiers in ADR”. We look forward to attending the SCCA24 Conference !

Corruption 59

Corruption Collaboration IT 59

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The AIAC i-Arbitration Rules 2023 were officially launched during one of our annual flagship events, the ASIA ADR WEEK 2023, themed “Prism: The Spectrum of ADR. ” What do you see as the role of YPG and what lies on the horizon in terms of upcoming events or initiatives? The group has achieved remarkable success from its inception.

Influencing 98

Influencing Efficiency Leadership Innovation 98

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Governments, insurers, and real estate owners will find themselves in more lawsuits concerning responsibility for the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events and coastal erosion. We look forward to attending the SCCA24 Conference !

Data 59

Data Insurance Media Corruption 59

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Held in Tokyo, this event was organized by the JCAA with the support of Japan’s Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), along with the Japan Association of Arbitrators (JAA). As such, Tokyo deserves to be a showcase of Asia’s growing might in the international arbitration space.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Import Utilities Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 15, 2024

Recognising this, Templars, a top-tier Nigerian law firm, hosted an event on 6 February 2024, titled “The Role of Arbitration in the Energy Transition in Africa”, as part of the 2024 LCIA West-Africa Roadshow. This event examined the critical role of dispute resolution in navigating this complex transformation.

Demand 52

Demand Sustainability Capacity Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 21, 2024

In addition to written materials, CGA members actively participate in global events and arbitration weeks by hosting substantive programming and informal networking gatherings, both in-person and virtually to expand participation. Look for CGA representatives at ICCA Hong Kong , LIDW , and many upcoming events.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Participation Corruption Efficiency 59