Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Krupski’s methodology of distributing information calls attention to the lack of public knowledge on whistleblower protections: current SEC definitions disqualify whistleblowers who report fraud to the media, other government agencies, foreign law enforcement, or a U.S. embassy before the SEC, considering them “involuntary.”

Education 93

Education Whistle-blowing Media Data 93

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Procurement decisions may also be influenced by emergencies, such as the need for the prompt delivery of goods and services to address disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. The level of competition in the market can also influence the choice of procurement method.

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Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 94

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 7, 2024

The outcome of these cases will significantly influence the role of sanctions in arbitration and reshape the broader legal framework that governs these disputes. The definitions of ownership and control are critical for determining whether companies are subject to sanctions due to indirect control by sanctioned individuals.

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Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

All other definitions in the Memorandum begin with the term “an artificial system”, and then use the descriptive “requiring human-like perception”, “think or act like a human, including cognitive architectures and neural networks”, “machine learning”, “intelligent software”, “reasoning”, etc., references. references.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 14, 2024

She noted the enduring relevance of the Report’s definition ( para. 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 excluding climate-related issues.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Corruption Transparency Influencing 52

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 3, 2024

So far, AI has already obtained credible influence in the way public procurement tenders can be drafted and submitted. Furthermore, the possible use of AI in appellate stages, definitely leads to more questions than answers. Another way to look at it is as follows: An appeal is usually the least direct outcome.

Public Procurement 58

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Evaluation 58

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

These “socio-technical” risks are left to the expertise and professionalism of teachers, and the underpinning institutional educational values—which can be monitored and perhaps influenced by parents and other groups. The procurement of toys is usually only concerned with the first type of risks, not the second.

Procurement 65

Procurement IT Buyers Influencing 65

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

So far, it has worked … but there is definitively room for improvement. There definitively is a tendency towards amicable settlement under the DIS Rules, and the provision gives the arbitrators a justification to ask at different times during the proceedings whether there is a chance of a settlement.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 15, 2024

In line with the definition in Article 1(2) of the ECT, states in their one-year “withdrawal period” under Article 47(2) of the ECT also count as contracting parties for these purposes. At the same time, Article 36(1) lit. a of the ECT requires “unanimity” among the contracting parties “present and voting” for an ECT amendment to be adopted.

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Bonfire

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

While the buying organization may see short-term financial benefits from this kind of model, there are definite drawbacks to burdening vendors with eProcurement costs. I would worry that, if I wasn’t party to that, I might have less ability to influence that.”. Let’s take a look at what some of those risks are. .

Eprocurement 52

Eprocurement Bidder Bidding Influencing 52

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Today’s target candidates have different definitions of job value, said Joseph Abbott, CHCO at the Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSI). “The workforce that’s now coming up – Gen Z and post-Millennials – they’re very savvy when it comes to electronics,” she said.

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Government Government Education Management 64

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 31, 2024

Crypto, block-chain and AI technology will all influence business transactions over time, meaning the type of disputes will evolve. These initiatives are bound to influence approaches to private dispute resolution as well, including arbitration. Singapore too is pursuing similar initiatives.

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Efficiency Innovation Influencing Management 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

When you think that many CPOs are looking to Supply Chain professionals in their organizations for data which will be used to make strategic decisions on AI, IOT, blockchain and contract automation, there is definitely a compelling reason to get this right. But it’s not easy. Source: 2019 Supply Chain Data Quality and Governance Study.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Definition of Compensation The FAR defines compensation for personal services to mean “all remuneration paid currently or accrued, in whatever form and whether paid immediately or deferred, for services rendered by employees to the contractor.” [1] 1] This definition is quite broad.

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Price Government Contracts Government Government 52

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.

Balance 52

Balance Sustainability Budget Influencing 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The ART has the potential to significantly influence the strategies and outcomes of arbitration cases, which makes it a subject of considerable interest among legal professionals. These grounds may be described broadly as jurisdictional, due process, and public policy. Additionally, it can increase the time frame of the resolution process.

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Innovation Import Influencing Balance 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

This may include posters with project progress, presentations, and the mobilization of internal influencers. If they are squarely on board and willing to advocate, in my experience, they will have a positive influence on outcomes. Change Management. First and foremost, be very clear on what the implementation vision is.

Eprocurement 40

Eprocurement Change Management Influencing Procurement 40

Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

appropriately influenced economies of scale. Notwithstanding, a notable consideration is whether or not routine price reductions and maximum discounts are generally attractive contractor incentives for the provision of professional services and or high-end/definition/complex equipment/products?

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Purchasing Thresholds Price Accountability 52

Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

appropriately influenced economies of scale. Notwithstanding, a notable consideration is whether or not routine price reductions and maximum discounts are generally attractive contractor incentives for the provision of professional services and or high-end/definition/complex equipment/products?

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Thresholds Price Accountability 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The definition of “ investor ” requires legal persons to engage in “ substantive business operations ” in a host State. This is in line with the CJEU’s ruling in Achmea (C-284/16), deciding that investor-State arbitration under intra-EU BITs is incompatible with EU law. What Is Covered in Their Scope?

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Supply Chain Transparency Education 52

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Its definition also includes numerous tax provisions, such as deductions for the depreciation of assets (i.e., This indicator can help policymakers understand whether taxes are influencing companies’ decisions to invest in new projects. How taxable profits are defined is key for this calculation.

Finance 72

Finance Import Inventory Influencing 72

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The second panel explored the future of international arbitration and how the field will evolve in view of technological advancements, geopolitical influences, and procedural innovations in ADR. He noted that this challenge might become even more serious in the future and may require a more definitive solution.

Ethics 52

Ethics Efficiency Import Export 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Hemmingsen highlighted the importance of considering case law in the construction’s location, as the definition of damages can vary by country. She cited an ICC case Refinería de Cartagena S.A.S.

Insurance 52

Insurance Price Contract Balance 52

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 22, 2024

First, in addressing some aspects of the definition of public works contracts that keep coming up in litigation in relation to relatively complex real estate transactions. This part of the dispute concerned the definition of ‘public works contracts’ under Directive 2014/24/EU (issue 1). The case was very interesting in three respects.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Finance Purchasing 52

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Definition of Prime Contractor A prime contractor refers to an entity that receives a government contract to oversee and carry out a project. By understanding the intricacies of prime contracting, businesses can better position themselves to take advantage of government contracting opportunities and expand their operations.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Government 52

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).

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Quality Balance 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Although there is no clear consensus on its definition, this experience is usually understood to be how a user feels about an interactive tool linked to a product or service. The user experience is therefore a key component of the customer experience. But what does it cover? How is it different from the customer experience?

Procurement 40

Procurement E-catalogue E-procurement Supplier 40

Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

will eventually ease monetary conditions to influence a lowering of interest rates. [15] And, if bond investors will only purchase Government debt at elevated interest rates, that will influence the interest rates across the wider economy—working against any moves that the Fed. treasuries. [13] 13] , [14] Think of it this way.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 16, 2023

Accordingly – concurrent with the Executive Order – Treasury released an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that provides some potential definitions of these terms, but the exact definitions and the details of the regulations will be developed through public notice and comment that concludes on September 28, 2023.

Export 52

Export Influencing Finance Government 52

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Gaps in those capabilities will jeopardise the effectiveness of using procurement as a tool of AI regulation by contract, beyond the limitations and constraints deriving from the relevant legal framework.

Procurement 52

Procurement Tender Buyers Contract 52

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. The guide provides an overview of UFDUR, important definitions and terms, and tips on how to navigate the report.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Data Price Thresholds 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 21, 2024

courts have adapted their definition of what categorizes a violation of international law in accordance with the ICJ decision in Germany v. Under the FSIA, four exceptions are more likely to be invoked for immunity: the arbitration exception, which is the most efficient way to get an award enforced in the U.S. Italy , i.e,

Corruption 52

Corruption Accountability Influencing Distribution 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

This was definitely not by chance. Plaintiffs from less developed jurisdictions have chosen to seek redress in European courts mostly due to their independence and less likelihood of local influence from big corporations. Role of Third-Party Financiers Last but definitely not the least is topic (iv) of the post.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Demand Influencing Distribution 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 26, 2024

French judges consider issues that are not directly related to the parties’ consent to arbitrate, such as the applicable definitions of “investment” or “investor”, as matters of either admissibility or for the merits, which are, therefore, not subject to their control: In Air Canada v.

Influencing 52

Influencing IT Corruption Accountability 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

Definitions and Examples of Safety- and Rights-Impacting AI. The Memo can be expected to influence new regulations around the development, procurement, and use of AI in general, at both the state and federal levels.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Impact Assessment Innovation Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Background, of PAP 2021-05. While the PAP’s Background section cites this definition of what is “fair and reasonable,” the PAP’s “guidance” sets standards and directives that raises questions whether, when read as a whole, it provides guidance that will result in a price and terms that are fair to both parties in a transaction.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price Contract E-procurement 52

Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

First , PPI “does not include imports, because imports are by definition not produced by domestic firms.” [10] 50] Basically, the FOMC announces a federal funds rate range, and then the Federal Reserve System conducts open market operations (“OMOs”) to try to influence rates to within the established range.

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 40