Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Moderated by Omar Al Qahtani (Al Tamimi & Company), this panel delved into the arbitration provisions in Kuwait, offering a comprehensive overview of the present landscape and comparative perspectives from the region. Panel Discussions The first panel of the day took place in Arabic.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 6, 2025

For example, the appeal did not resolve a threshold issue concerning the scope of the New York Convention, as addressed below. This threshold issue concerning the scope of the New York Convention was not resolved by the appeal.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 16, 2024

The awarded task order reflected GreenXT’s proposed cost of $24,848,774, which was just below GAO’s $25 million jurisdictional threshold. But the Navy determined GreenXT’s total evaluated cost— i.e., the total amount the Navy expected to pay—to be $25,116,561, which was above the GAO threshold. We would like to thank Cherie J.

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SmallGovCon

JULY 18, 2024

As noted above, at the present time, only the VA can set aside prime contracts for VOSBs. On top of this, it also would allow DoD contracting officers to sole source contracts to VOSBs if the contracts are below certain dollar thresholds. This new provision would also set up a VOSB contracting goal for DoD.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In Eiser v Spain (2020), the Annulment Committee found manifest appearance of bias on the part of the arbitrator due to his failure to disclose all “past and present professional connections and interactions” with the valuation expert. This has ensured uniformity in the test for disqualification both in ICSID and non-ICSID cases (e.g.

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The CGP

AUGUST 11, 2023

Under the circumstances, proposed modifications essentially trigger an entirely new contract negotiation for an existing MAS contract, which, given the commercial nature of MAS contracts, presents a market anachronism that mitigates the attractiveness of the program.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In doing so, agencies must submit a “compelling justification for why an exception should be granted,” such as on impacts to “mission-critical functions” or considerations relating to the “national interest.”

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In our region and within multilateral developing banks, it is a common practice to rely exclusively on monetary thresholds to decide on selection methods, which can be problematic as it is not the optimal solution for all cases. Implement targeted reforms to boost efficiency and reduce waste.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 27, 2024

Creation of a £10,000 minimum registration threshold Below £10,000, importers will not have the obligation to register and account for the CBAM. Following this public consultation, the UK government will draft a legislative proposal, which will presented to the UK parliament.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 22, 2023

He emphasised the importance of arbitration to business and society, particularly owing to the present burden on the courts. She also highlighted the high threshold in Denmark to set aside an award based on an arbitral tribunal’s action, especially if such action is covered by the national law, institutional rules and/or procedural orders.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This exceptionally short time limit is made possible by allowing tribunals to do away with the need for hearings, document production, and the presentation of witness evidence. In 2022 alone, SIAC received 87 requests for Expedited Procedure, of which 48 were accepted. Draft Rule 14.1(b) USD 715,000, and USD 1,330,00 (approx.).

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 10, 2025

67 Challenge The Son filed the present claim to set aside the award on the following bases: Under s. Alternatively, the Son had failed to object to the Tribunal addressing the claims in its present shape such that he has lost his right to now challenge the award based on lack of substantive jurisdiction (s. The (Failed) s.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). These proposed rules represent continued affirmation to DOD’s dedication to rolling out CMMC soon. The CMMC 2.0

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Small Business Administration (SBA), presents a transformative opportunity for small businesses owned by economically and socially disadvantaged individuals. Participating in the program opens avenues for securing federal contracts through sole-source awards, eliminating the need for competitive bidding up to a designated threshold.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

MVCR functionality included basic Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracting, such as firm-fixed price (FFP) contracts, purchase orders, task or delivery orders, and indefinite delivery vehicles under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for making purchases of supplies or services.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Almost 79,000 households were spending more than 30% of their income on housing-related costs, the report noted, exceeding a threshold that, according to HUD, impacts the ability to pay for other basic needs. That’s what the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation found in its 2018 housing assessment for the state’s rural areas.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Refining Arbitration: One Size Does Not Fit All While arbitration presents a compelling avenue for resolving data privacy disputes, its framework must be meticulously refined to address the specific challenges highlighted, with a particular emphasis on the cost factor.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The TAA applies to procurements above certain dollar thresholds. This can present significant challenges for suppliers and contractors, especially in industries with complex global supply chains. This can be tricky, especially if you get parts from different places around the world. It ensures that the U.S.

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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

For below threshold contracts , Contracts Finder will still be active. For above threshold contracts , the new Central Digital Platform will be the primary tool for finding upcoming opportunities. One of the key objectives of the Act is to improve transparency, making it easier for suppliers to discover new opportunities.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 2, 2024

The SFSC noted that in its set-aside action, Venezuela presented its own version of the facts and substituted its evaluation of the evidence for that of the tribunal. This criticism, even if it were true, would not reach the high threshold for a violation of public policy, in any event (para.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Framework and Starting Propositions International arbitration presents an opportunity for flexibility in presentation and consideration of evidence, but that flexibility cannot come at the cost of rigour. So how do tribunals, parties, and their legal representatives overcome gaps in evidence?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). Guest presenters include Mayer Brown attorneys Luke Levasseur and Evan Williams.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This conference presents a valuable opportunity for professionals in the Federal procurement community to stay ahead of the curve and prepare for changes on the horizon. The only exceptions are for contracts solely for the purchase of Commercial Off-the-Shelf items or contracts under the $10,000 micro-purchase threshold.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 17, 2024

and discourage parties from bypassing arbitration by presenting winding up petitions. The standard of “ existence of dispute ” without any bona fide requirements appears to be a comparatively lower threshold indicating heightened deference to the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal when an operational debt is disputed.

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Procurement Notes

AUGUST 10, 2021

7] FAR Clause 52.222-37 (Employment Reports on Veterans) requires the prime to file the VET-4212 report, [8] and the clause is generally required for all solicitations and contracts where FAR Clause 52.222-35 (Equal Opportunity for Veterans) is present, which, in turn, is required where the prime contract is valued at $150,000 or more. [9]

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Following the said test, the Bombay High Court determined that the facts of the present case, did not, in the eyes of a reasonable third person with knowledge of the relevant facts, give rise to justifiable doubts about the independence and impartiality of the arbitrator.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 26, 2024

Specifically, Wang argued that the arbitration procedure failed to comply with the parties’ agreement and that he was unable to present his case. To rule on Forbes IP’s petition, the Court applied the China Trade test which requires the movant to pass two threshold requirements and prevail on the balancing of five discretionary factors.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

According to the Final Rule, FASC will evaluate sources and/or covered articles that may present supply chain risk, conduct reasonable diligence into the covered articles and/or sources identified, and will issue a recommendation for next steps. In August 2021, the FASC issued a Final Rule adding a new 41 C.F.R.

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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. This could become a significant sticking point.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This decision, that the present post analyses, was rendered “against” Russian parties approaching Russian Arbitrazh Courts in spite of arbitration agreements. 12 SchH 5/22 ). It offers a strategic option for non-Russian parties to affirm the exclusivity of arbitration, even when the seat of arbitration lies outside of Germany.

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The Softly Spark

AUGUST 3, 2023

Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) program presents an opportunity to showcase sustainable products to conscious consumers, increasing the chances that they will be viewed by customers. The Compact by Design certification is free and if your packaging is efficient, you may already qualify.

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Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 12, 2024

Note: The graph presents the average score in each dimension for the 13 countries in the sample. Countries should also use specific thresholds for economic contractions to guide escape clause activation, ensuring impartial evaluations by engaging independent fiscal institutions.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

First, the Amicus argues that a US court must make “its own determination that an arbitration agreement exists” as a “threshold” matter of determining its jurisdiction under FSIA. Crucially, the Amicus never expresses a position on the core issue of the enforceability of “intra-EU” awards after the CJEU’s controversial decisions.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

However, in the case of adhesion contracts, one party presents non-negotiable terms, which the other party can either accept or reject in its entirety. The recent decisions reinforce the principle that challenging arbitration agreements is an uphill battle with a high threshold, requiring solid and irrefutable evidence.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The FIT Act would authorize agencies to make advanced payments for cloud computing services, increase the simplified acquisition threshold from $250,000 to $500,000 and the micro-purchase threshold from $10,000 to $25,000, and require Federal procurement officers to take cross-functional training. The CMMC 2.0 Comments are due on Oct.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 2, 2024

There is a very high threshold for a Section 68 challenge. Secondly, P&ID presented and relied on evidence that it knew to be false. Where it does, to what extent? This is a thorny issue on which judgment calls will need to be taken on a case-by-case basis.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

The platform offers a variety of smart tools to improve the design and implementation of macro-fiscal policies, including the use of machine learning to identify risk thresholds, enabling early detection of potential macro-fiscal challenges. A comprehensive strategy is essential to build the capacity necessary for successful AI adoption.

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