Legal News – Page 54
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NewsCBUK and Multiplex appeal Wembley verdict
Despite reaching a verdict, four-year battle over stadium looks set to continue
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NewsDubai law forces building managers to reveal service charges
Strata Law obliges developers to be more open about what constitutes service charges
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NewsDirector jailed for breaking bankruptcy bar
Four years' jail for 'intrinsically dishonest' director who ran five electrical contracting firms
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NewsPoliceman 'took bribes' from building workers in Singapore
Officer alleged to have collluded with foreign onstruction workers who violated work permits
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Galliford Try fined £15k for safety breach
Contractor pleads guilty after worker injured when over-inflated pipe stopper exploded
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Eight accused in boycotting inquiry
The Office of Fair Trading has formally accused eight construction recruitment firms of price fixing and anti-competitive behaviour.
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NewsRecruitment firms accused of price fixing
OFT accuses recruitment companies of breaching competition law in supply of candidates to construction firms
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NewsThe Dubai beach-sex couple deserved a jail sentence
It is the most liberal city in the UAE, but expats in Dubai who do not respect Islamic culture can expect harsh treatment
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Landlord fined after boiler poisons tenants
Poor boiler maintenance led to near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning
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NewsLaw report: Latest international law trends
Last week lawyers gathered in London to discuss the latest in contract forms, dispute resolution and risk mitigation around the globe, and this is what they said...
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Mitie found guilty after electrician dies
Mitie Engineering Services convicted of breaching health and safety legislation but individual managers acquitted
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JCT to publish pre-construction services contract
Joint Contracts Tribunal will launch versions of agreement for contractors and specialists in November
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Mitie forced to reinstate five young workers
Ucatt wins employment tribunal case after Mitie Property Services terminated five carpenters and plasterers' contracts
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Redrow Homes loses appeal at employment tribunal
Ucatt celebrates legal victory as judge says housebuilder drew up 'sham' contracts to avoid holiday pay obligations
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NewsCleveland Bridge may appeal £8m Wembley stadium judgment
Judge critical of both sides but awards Multiplex damages and 20% of costs
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Lawyers say downturn will lead to ‘year of adjudication’
Lawyers predict disputes will soar in 2009 as firms break contracts and wrangle over payment terms
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Councils may risk planning free-for-all
The Conservative party says it would leave councils to make all their own planning decisions, even if that meant risking a development free-for-all in some areas, writes Joey Gardiner.
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Construction firms unprepared for minimum wage rise
Research shows 76% of industry firms have failed to make provision for the rise in the statutory minimum wage happening today
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NewsMultiplex wins £8m in Wembley Stadium case
Steel contractor Cleveland Bridge forced to pay £8m in damages and legal costs
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NewsNew York authorities charge two workers over crane collapse
Brothers accused of compromising safety when dismantling crane, which fell and killed a site worker