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It’s Not Easy Being Green: ESG, Arbitration and the Future of Dispute Resolution

Kluwer Arbitration

Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) considerations have evolved from idealistic frameworks into binding legal, financial and reputational imperatives and responsibilities. Increasingly, international arbitration must grapple with the complex and often competing, or at times contradictory, demands that ESG compliance places on states, corporations and dispute resolution mechanisms.

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Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2025: Booz Allen’s Erica Banks

WashngtonExec

Erica Banks, Booz Allen Erica Banks Vice President, Booz Allen In the wake of recent cyber aggression from the People’s Republic of China, Erica Banks’s team at Booz Allen is working with the federal government to deter efforts of state-sponsored cyber actors to disrupt federal networks. The team works with 13 federal agencies to prevent and protect against successful intrusions, equipping operators with real-time insight into the security posture and control state of the federal ent

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2025 LIDW: The Role of Dissent in Arbitral Proceedings: Disruption or Dialogue

Kluwer Arbitration

On 4 June 2025, Gatehouse Chambers and Elkinson, in collaboration with Clyde & Co, hosted a panel discussion examining the rare yet intricate phenomenon of dissenting opinions in arbitral proceedings. Convened in accordance with the Chatham House Rules and moderated by Frederico Singarajah (Gatehouse Chambers), the session brought together a distinguished panel comprising Jeffrey Elkinson (Carey Olsen), Professor Loukas Mistelis (Clyde & Co), Gretta Walters (Chaffetz Lindsey), and Niamh

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BAE Systems to Build 10 Satellites Under $1.2B Space Force Deal

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Thai Sheridan, BAE Systems BAE Systems has been awarded a $1.2 billion contract by U.S. Space Systems Command to provide the U.S. Space Force with missile tracking satellite capabilities. As prime contractor for the Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking – Medium Earth Orbit Epoch 2 program, BAE will design and build 10 satellites. The contract includes a 4-year delivery period for the spacecraft and 5 years of operations and support.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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LIDW 2025: Arbitration in Emerging Industries (Tech, Fintech and Crypto): Global Risks and Local Differences

Kluwer Arbitration

As part of the 2025 edition of the London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”), Osborne Partners, A&O Shearman and Eversheds Sutherland hosted a panel on “Arbitration in Emerging Industries (Tech, Fintech and Crypto): Global Risks and Local Differences” The panel, moderated by Jonathan Leach (Eversheds Sutherland), comprised Brenda Horrigan (Independent Arbitrator), Sanjeev Kapoor (Khaitan & Co), James Searby (Osborne Partners), and Matthew Skinner (A&O Shearm

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Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2025: ManTech’s Chris Cleary

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Chris Cleary, ManTech Chris Cleary Vice President, Global Cyber Practice, ManTech Chris Cleary led the development of ManTech’s cyber strategy centered on the principles of ”Deter, Defend, Dominate.” This framework aligns with Defense Department and U.S. Cyber Command priorities by emphasizing a proactive posture that denies adversary objectives, defends critical infrastructure and dominates the cyber domain.

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Navigating the Evolving Jurisdiction of the Court of Federal Claims Over OTA Agreements

Holland & Knight: Government Contracts

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims recently addressed the scope of its jurisdiction over Other Transaction Authority agreements in Telesto Group, LLC v. United States.

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GDIT Taps Veteran Tech Leaders to Drive New Innovation Hubs

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Ben Gianni, GDIT General Dynamics Information Technology has expanded its artificial intelligence, cyber and mission software Centers of Excellence as part of a new strategy to invest in high-priority technologies and speed the development and deployment of mission solutions for government agencies. The COEs will focus on three core areas: AI Center of Excellence : Uses AI and machine learning —including generative and agentic AI — to deliver rapid, repeatable solutions for defense, civilian, he

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Aerojet Rocketdyne’s Finance Chief Elisabeth Pataki Moving to SES

GovCon Wire

SES has named Elisabeth Pataki as its new chief financial officer, effective June 16. Pataki will succeed Sandeep Jalan, who has served as the CFO since May 2020, SES said Friday.

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David Yang Joins ASRC Federal to Drive Civilian Growth

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David Yang, ASRC Federal ASRC Federal has named David Yang vice president of business development for its Civilian and Health group, citing his 30 years of federal IT experience and track record of building top-performing teams and strong stakeholder relationships. “David is an important addition to drive our federal civilian business forward in today’s evolving landscape,” said Sanjay Sardar, ASRC Federal Civilian and Health group president.

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AI Act – już za 2 miesiące kolejna fala obowiązków. Co się zmieni od 2 sierpnia 2025 r.? 

Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners

Przepisy unijnego rozporządzenia o sztucznej inteligencji (AI Act) zaczynają obowiązywać etapami i właśnie zbliżamy się do kolejnego ważnego momentu. 2 sierpnia 2025 r. zaczną być stosowane kolejne przepisy, które wpłyną na działalność podmiotów rozwijających i udostępniających systemy AI, w szczególności tzw. modele ogólnego przeznaczenia (General Purpose AI – GPAI).

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Chief Officer Award Winner Bill Ballhaus: ‘It’s the People and Teams Within an Organization that Drive Results’

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Bill Ballhaus, Mercury The winners for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced on June 4, and we’ve been highlighting some of the finalists and winners in spotlight interviews. Next is Bill Ballhaus, chairman and CEO of Mercury Systems, and the winner of WashingtonExec’s CEO of the Year (Annual Revenue Greater than $500M). In this spotlight, he reflects on Mercury’s key achievements, shares how the company’s culture impacts its results, and provides insights into the com

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Antoine Harden Leads Federal Growth at Sonatype with Decades of Strategic Tech Experience

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Antoine Harden, Sonatype Antoine Harden has dedicated his career to public sector sales for 25 years, “a journey that has allowed me to witness and contribute to the incredible technological advancements transforming government operations,” he told WashingtonExec. Today, Harden is regional vice president of federal sales at Sonatype Government Solutions, overseeing sales efforts across the Defense Department, intelligence community and civilian agencies, and his years of experience u

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Trump Signs EO to Overhaul US Cyber Policy

WashngtonExec

Image: Douglas Rissing/iStock President Donald Trump on June 6 signed an executive order revamping U.S. cybersecurity policy by targeting foreign threats, updating encryption standards and rolling back elements of Obama- and Biden-era approaches. The EO directs federal agencies to act across several fronts, including improving secure software development and strengthening border gateway protections to prevent hijacked internet traffic.