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[WEBINAR] Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)

GovCon & Trade

We are looking forward to presenting on Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence , or FOCI , during a webinar hosted by MD APEX on February 7. Government it is vitally important to understand what constitutes FOCI and how such concerns can be mitigated.

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The Good News and Bad News About Procurement Influence Today

Art of Procurement

“I think it is really important not to assume that just trying to tie everything to revenue is the right. The post The Good News and Bad News About Procurement Influence Today appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Glassblowing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Government Contracts

I never expected that glassblowing would strongly influence my work as an attorney, but it has taught me the importance of building a solid foundation for your work, learning from others and committing to a lifetime of practice, says Margaret House at Kalijarvi Chuzi.

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Boxing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Government Contracts

Boxing has influenced my legal work by enabling me to confidently hone the skills I've learned from the sport, like the ability to remain calm under pressure, evaluate an opponent's weaknesses and recognize when to seize an important opportunity, says Kirsten Soto at Clyde & Co.

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Dr. Joan Donovan

Whistleblower Network News

Donovan blew the whistle on alleged improper donor influence at the Kennedy School. ” Listen to this important episode on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or Amazon. Joan Donovan, the former Technology and Social Change Research Project Director at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Shorenstein Center.

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What is Ethical Procurement and Why is it Important?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

Ethical procurement is becoming increasingly important in our ever more complex, interconnected, and global economy. In this post, we explore what ethical procurement means and why it is so important. Why is Ethical Procurement Important? What is Ethical Procurement? What are the Challenges to Ethical Procurement?

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I Know the Witnesses and I Will Believe Them; There is No Need for Cross-Examination: A Rare Example of Arbitrator Bias Before English Courts

Kluwer Arbitration

In this context it is important to recall that bias is not used in a pejorative sense, rather it means the absence of demonstrated independence and impartiality ( Yiacoub v The Queen [2014] UKPC 22 ). The principle is far too important to allow it to be passed over [….]”

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