LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In a legal context, elements of emotion AI are already being used in negotiation and mediation processes (e.g., AI-powered chatbots used by Walmart to negotiate with suppliers). Emotion AI can generate detailed behavior reports presented in a user-friendly format with visual graphs and data points.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Acquisition of AI presents some novel challenges, even though in some respects, much of the acquisition is similar to purchases of software without AI,” Miller said. This is why OMB’s 36-page memo is trying to address some current and emerging questions around buying AI.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the previously decided 2013 Kishenganga Award, a key fact was that despite initially objecting to the PCA’s competence, India had appointed two arbitrators and participated in the proceedings to present its objections. India asked for the appointment of a Neutral Expert for the same purpose.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Mayara Nunes (Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration) provided an overview of the ICC’s activities in Brazil and the Northeast, presenting statistics that indicate a growth trend. In her words, “a s lawyers, we play a very important role in ensuring the expeditiousness and efficiency of the procedure ”.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 30, 2024

All in all, the panelists agreed that the increasing use of mediation and negotiation imply a change of mindset within Brazil, although there is still much room for growth. As exposed by Mr. Adell, starting at the negotiation stage, there are several situations that could lead to a dispute, such as breach of confidentiality or exclusivity.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

2024 EIP Awards categories: Lifetime Acquisition Excellence Award – Presented to an individual in the contracting community (government or industry) for demonstrating a life-long commitment to advancing “common sense in government procurement.” GSA will share updates on the status of the OASIS+ awards as soon as possible.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

During the two-day conference, the speakers presented an update on developments and trends in the construction industry while sharing their insights into contracts and disputes. This part reports on the first day, while part 2 outlines to the second day. Mr. Kyoungho Kim (Head of Legal, Onejoon Co., As a delay expert herself, Ms.

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ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. . Now, customers who are more strategic with negotiated rates are given preferential treatment. Why is Supplier Information so important?

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GovCon Chamber of Commerce

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

It is important to remain persistent and focused, and to continue to build your skills and knowledge over time. Good business developers are able to communicate effectively, build trust, and negotiate effectively. With hard work and a commitment to quality, you can achieve success in this challenging and rewarding field.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Fact checked by Eddie Regan, BiP Solutions Principal Procurement Consultant Brexit has dramatically changed the UK’s import and export-dynamic. Pre-Brexit trade predictions estimated a 15% decline in UK imports and exports. Typically, the UK imports more than it exports. Meaning the UK could extract VAT-Less imports.

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Bonfire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

How that money is invested becomes the most important question, because you’re never going to have enough. He’s also a big proponent of ensuring the citizens absorbing rate increases clearly understand the value proposition of the additional cost, something he personally presented at more than 65 rate hearings during his tenure.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This privatisation captured substantial public attention and scrutiny, given the importance of the services provided by CTT and the fact that these services had been rendered by public entities for almost five centuries.

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform to hear more about the importance of continuous learning, experimentation, and collaboration to navigate these complexities. His leadership experience includes building and managing globally dispersed organizations, delivering transformational change, and conducting complicated negotiations.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 15, 2024

a of the ECT requires “unanimity” among the contracting parties “present and voting” for an ECT amendment to be adopted. Indeed, the ECT’s contracting parties had negotiated a “flexibility mechanism” for the modernized ECT. Once this period has expired, the withdrawing state has effectively terminated its membership.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Rodrigo Bahia explained these put them ‘in line’ with the principles of the rest of the industry internationally which supports levelling the playing field for negotiations, even though the templates still present important concerns. Rodrigo added that the enforceability of these clauses is yet to be tested.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The bid must be organised, comprehensive, and clearly present the approach, timelines, and budget. Quality assurance in respect to the bid being free of errors and professionally presented can have a significant impact on its success. Follow-Up After submission, communication with the client is a must.

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ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

Even reducing costs often depends more on effective collaboration rather than negotiation in today’s market. To top it all off, extremely tight supply markets have further shifted negotiating leverage from buyers to suppliers. Effectively managing suppliers is now one of the most important factors in organizational success.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 7, 2024

In Korea, legislation prohibiting profit sharing means that there is presently no appetite for TPF. Nevertheless, he confirmed that having a 50% non-negotiable cap at the beginning is going to decrease the attractiveness of funding the case in question. What Scope for Introducing Arbitral Procedural Rules in Relation to TPF?

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Professor Giorgetti also noted the lengthy negotiation process of the Codes and underscored the potential for divergence in ethical rules arising from their bifurcated nature. They serve as “a much-welcomed development”, “an important element of the ISDS reform process” and “a good roadmap for other areas of ISDS reform.”

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

And even in governments, there is a growing cadre of public servants who see opportunities being presented by digital technology and are looking to drive dramatic change. It requires appropriate inter-personal and behavioural skills, as well as traditional skills such as commercial understanding and negotiation.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 22, 2024

The dexterity to combine different ADR services allows dispute resolution tools to be tailored to the dispute and parties at hand, and may give parties the best chance of a negotiated settlement, alongside an opportunity to maintain their business relationships. AI is developing at an exponential pace.

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ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution. . Now, customers who are more strategic with negotiated rates are given preferential treatment. Why is Supplier Information so important?

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

1444 of 2022 of 6 July 2023, which underlined the importance of respecting party autonomy in upholding arbitration agreements. It explained that in typical contract negotiations, once the parties’ proposed terms are accepted, a binding contract is formed. Dubai CoC Case No.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Survey results in a new study by Forrester , commissioned by Ivalua, reveal several important lessons for procurement leaders to keep in mind as they adapt their departments for success. This presents both a challenge and opportunity for businesses and procurement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

2024 EIP Awards Categories : Lifetime Acquisition Excellence Award – Presented to an individual in the contracting community (government or industry) for demonstrating a life-long commitment to advancing “common sense in government procurement.”

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2020

For the top performers where these relationships were already strong they were quickly able to get over hurdles and focus on what was important, in the moment, for the business. This has never been more important than in the time of Covid-19. Agreement on the table stakes, non-negotiable .

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 3, 2024

Recently, however, investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) tax-related cases face existential risk from the side of important actors such as world’s major economies (e.g., 6), as presented in the preceding section. billion, Cairn v India – excess of US$ 1.2 billion, and Stati and others v Kazakhstan – US$ 497 million. the UNCTAD , pp.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Believing they have secured an order with one of their suppliers, only for this order not to be honored because a customer who is more strategic, more generous with the negotiated rates and quicker at paying, has been given priority. More than one Procurement department has learned this the hard way.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

Announcing the Coalition’s Cyber Side Chat, September 12 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to present its first-ever Cybersecurity Symposium: The Cyber Side Chat on September 12! This Legal Update summarizes the Court’s decision and highlights important takeaways for federal contractors that pursue OT opportunities.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A discussion between economist Gustavo Franco (former President of the Brazilian Central Bank) and arbitrator Maurício Almeida Prado (MAP Negotiation and Arbitration, Partner) ensued, dealing with “Business Contracts and Dispute Resolution in Times of Instability,” particularly in the Brazilian context. Gazprom (2022).

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Select GCR

APRIL 9, 2024

Apart from this, financial documents are equally important. So, it’s important to be well-prepared for this step. In negotiations for contracts and new business opportunities, leverage your certification status as proof of meeting key project requirements. This is where Select GCR steps in. So, why wait?

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Assignment issues are often of decisive importance in international arbitrations given the hard-edged nature of questions of jurisdiction, title, and standing. But the arbitrators decided as a matter of fact that the transfer had occurred, as I have said, by operation of law” (para. Dassault has sought leave to appeal to the Supreme Court.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

To thrive in federal contracting, having an active registration on SAM is non-negotiable. Scheduling meetings with agencies through SAM.gov allows businesses to discuss specific requirements and present tailored solutions before the release of contract solicitations. What is the role of GSA Schedules in federal contracting?

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Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

From initial market research to contract negotiation and performance, we stand by your side to navigate complexities and capitalize on opportunities. Through this program, participants learn about government acronyms, terminology, and important websites essential for navigating the procurement landscape. Don’t take our word for it!

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

The discussions were held under the Chatham House Rule, with each panelist presenting his or her insights, followed by a moderated Q&A session. Further, the importance of planning for budget overruns was discussed, given the unpredictable nature of investment claims in terms of their duration and cost.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

You can get more business value by taking that workload away from those professionals so they can focus on higher-level tasks, such as contract negotiation or risk assessments.” . While that’s further away, Jones says AI-powered software is valuable for bringing multiple data sources in one place to present them to the user. “We

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