Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 5, 2024

This includes both investment treaty negotiations as well as investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) practices. In view of these developments, this blog post intends to analyze the feasibility of multilateral investment treaty (MIT) negotiations. This field of law has also been subject of a heated debate and a desire for reform.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

I think most government contractors have contracts that are negotiated and the prices are negotiated upfront, and then they have to adhere to those prices over the course of the entire five-to-10 year contract. So the government agencies that are looking at the vendor like, “yeah, we have that problem too.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

The Voices of Developing States in Multilateral Fora Ladan Mehranvar kicked off the discussion by presenting the findings of her upcoming empirical paper on the attendance and participation of government delegations in the WGIII negotiations. countries, are by far the most vocal participants in the discussions.

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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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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

India declined to participate by not appearing, contesting the tribunal’s jurisdiction since a Neutral Expert was also examining the issue and the IWT’s prohibition of parallel proceedings. India characterised the arbitration proceedings as “ illegally constructed.”

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How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 21, 2023

First, a webinar where I will be participating in discussions on the role of procurement in contributing to the public sector’s acquisition of trustworthy AI, and the associated challenges, from an EU and US perspective. Registration is now open for two free events on procurement and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 5, 2024

These sessions deliberated on the past, present and future of ISDS from an Indian and global perspective. Ashwita Ambast (Legal Counsel, Permanent Court of Arbitration) and Amit Sibal (Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India) presented the state’s perspective on ISDS and how the mechanism could be reimagined. Where do We Stand?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We look forward to your participation! This course is designed for lawyers and contract managers with significant contract management and compliance responsibilities with GSA and/or VA Schedule contracts.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

TicketOps Corporation ); (c) the party being unable to present its case ( Prospector PTE Ltd. Ordinarily, “a party’s participation in a proceeding (including through counsel) would […] evidence that a party had notice of that proceeding” (para.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The European Commission released a “non-paper” with model clauses for negotiation or re-negotiation of IIAs between Member States and third countries. The Tribunal, therefore, concluded that “the Petitioners’ input might assist it in better understanding certain factual aspects of the present dispute” (paragraph 54).

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

The UK’s premier tendering portals are vital aids for companies wanting to participate in the competitive bid forums. For instance, when you customise alerts based on industry and location, among other criteria, you can identify opportunities quickly and participate in those that suit you best.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Pre-negotiated terms are provided that reduce the complexity for contracting authorities in procurement whilst allowing suppliers to capture opportunities more efficiently. Challenges of Framework Agreements Although framework agreements present many advantages, they come along with challenges.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 7, 2024

The statute, incorporating inputs from over 70 state delegations and 40 international organisations, will be presented for approval at the upcoming 57 th Commission session of UNCITRAL, scheduled between 24 June and 12 July 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold. Finally, agencies are encouraged to utilize data and available procurement tools to ensure new entrants and small businesses are participating in their contracting base. We look forward to your participation!

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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. According to the panelists, this should be done from the outset of negotiations to ensure legal certainty for all parties involved.

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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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ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

At Ivalua NOW 2021, which will again be virtual to ensure safety and allow greater participation, we’ve selected “Procurement Rising” as our theme for this reason. Sprint’s strategic sourcing transformation, presents a great example, in multiple ways. The reality is that too few procurement teams have experience here.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

However, to assess the (abstract) potential of procurement as a regulatory tool, it is worth distinguishing between practical and legal challenges, and to focus on legal challenges that would be present at all levels of public buyer capability. However, both approaches present challenges.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2018

PKP Energetyka, launched the implementation of Ivalua’s state-of-the-art Procurement and Sourcing solution with the participation of OptiBuy. The Ivalua solution will automate some of the processes – proceedings, negotiations and approval of contracts as well as invoicing. What convinced us was the certified team.

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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It is vital that you register as soon as you can after the Central Digital Platform goes live as you will be required to confirm your registration to a contracting authority before you can participate in any tender process. How can I look for new opportunities?

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 7, 2024

The panel discussion covered three topics: participants introduced their respective jurisdiction’s stance on TPF, debated the merits of codifying current practices, and shared their views on how formal rules permitting TPF could impact a jurisdiction’s popularity as a forum. In favor or against regulating percentage caps?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In turn, this will lead to more consistent and sound negotiation and administration of MAS contracts. In the past, the regional structure gave rise to differing cultures, negotiation approaches, and interpretations of applicable regulations and solicitation provisions.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Governments may collaborate with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and minority-owned businesses to increase participation. Ethical labour standards are non-negotiable, ensuring workers’ rights and well-being are protected throughout the supply chain.

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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). Regardless, as Prof.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The agreements were not drafted, negotiated, or signed by the father or his sons. Please see Part II for further developments in 2023.

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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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Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

There are solutions that track the participation of diverse-suppliers in each phase from registration, invited to bid, bids submitted, and awards. The top features to consider are contract authoring, online negotiation tools, digital signatures, spend tracking, and more. Some also track the diversity of subcontractors on contracts.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 25, 2024

Suzanne Spears started her presentation by taking a step back to the year 2010 when she had already observed that the biggest challenge facing the investment law regime was how to strike a balance between investment protection and protection of society and the environment.

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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.” NW, Washington, D.C. 20006), but will be offered to both in-person and virtual attendees.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Ms Fatás Pérez added that negotiations on the creation of a multilateral investment court would still require significant work. Conclusion Laborde Law’s conference allowed the participants to delve into two fascinating topics on the subject of investment arbitration.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Our presenters for the day will be Jason Workmaster , Member, Miller & Chevalier Chartered; Liam O’Reilly , Counsel, Crowell & Moring LLP; and Alex Barbee-Garrett , Counsel, Crowell & Moring LLP. Identify unmet needs, broken processes, and problems around transparency, participation, and accountability.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

To reduce PALT, FAS has looked to the Commercial Platforms program, which includes “pre-negotiated agreements across the Federal Government with eight commercial marketplaces” that purchase card holders can utilize. GSA is also looking to reduce PALT through oral and video presentations for technical evaluations.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Maria Madalena Porangaba , legal and safety manager of the Brazilian Electricity Commercialization Chamber (“CCEE”), then made a presentation on the green transition in Brazil and conflict resolution within the CCEE. She also presented the application of AI in arbitration in the context of JusMundi (JusConnect and Conflict Checker).

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ivalua

OCTOBER 1, 2019

User experience is a consequence of brand image, presentation, functionality, system performance, interactive behaviour and assistive capabilities of the interactive system. It is also a consequence of the user’s internal and physical state resulting from prior experiences, attitudes, skills and personality.”.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

When present in a fixed-price contract, an EPA clause protects the Government and the contractor from market volatility by establishing price adjustments based on certain changed cost inputs. Alternatively, it can give the contractor an opportunity to negotiate a termination-for-convenience or no-cost termination. trillion. [86]

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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.” Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Joseph P.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

To wrap up the mainstage sessions, Moshe Schwartz , President of Etherton and Associates (confirmed) will provide a presentation on the federal healthcare market. During the presentation, Schwartz will explore upcoming trends and shifts in federal healthcare procurement, identifying key policies and emerging opportunities for 2025.

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