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Exploring the Complexities of  Contract Law, Arbitration, and Public Procurement: Insights from the Third PurpLE Research Seminar

Bestek Procurement

The third PurpLE research seminar, held on the 5th and 6th of September 2024, brought together 23 legal scholars from 15 European universities to discuss the dynamic intersections of EU Public Procurement and Contract Law. The Anthology, a comprehensive book, will publish the results of the project's research.

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SmallGovCon Week in Review: August 5-9, 2024

SmallGovCon

Meanwhile, the GSA is pushing forward with updated standards to accelerate federal buildings toward zero emissions, reflecting a broader shift towards sustainability. Some interesting stories include Senate efforts to enhance oversight of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements and address delays in Major Acquisition Programs (MTA).

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The Global Minimum Tax is a Game Changer: Learn About the Main Tax Policy Trade-offs

Inter-American Development Bank

These topics were the focus of a three-day Regional Seminar on International Taxation, held in Brasilia on June 11-13, 2024, which marked a significant milestone in the work of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and its partners in helping Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) address critical tax policy challenges.

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Washington 2020 – Jon Stevens

ivalua

He has built and led successful global supply chain teams that have delivered sustainable bottom line results for Fortune 500 companies. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars on Cloud Technology, Business Networks, Supply Chain Strategy and Alliance Management.

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Climate Change or Change of Climate?

Kluwer Arbitration

Impact of the EU Due Diligence Legislation on International Arbitration Yulia Levashova underlined the potential impacts of the ongoing EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) on foreign investors, commercial matters, and arbitrations. However, this may change with increasing regulation.

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Treating Symptoms or Root Causes? The Draft Statute of an Advisory Centre on International Investment Dispute Resolution

Kluwer Arbitration

Article 6 deals with general technical assistance and “capacity building”, such as advice on dispute prevention, trainings, seminars, exchange of experience and serving as a repository of information. Its mandate involves two pillars, reflected in Articles 6 and 7 of the draft statute. 37, and January 2024 Session Report , paras. 43 and 85).

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Friday Flash 09/13/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals. Don’t Miss the 2024 FPS Government Contracts Year in Review! Network with peers, gain insights from top experts, and stay ahead of industry trends.