Legal News – Page 64
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NewsLondon hospital sues Carillion for fraud
Dispute with Chelsea and Westminister Hospital relates to £2m of work which NHS Trust says was never carried out
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NewsJail threat for hiring illegal workers
Employers face prison sentences and fines under new Home Office plans
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NewsIf you're going to be wrong at least wear clean underwear
If you decide on becoming an arbitrator a trip to Marks & Spencer is vital says Tony Bingham
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NewsFormer finance boss takes Bovis to tribunal over bonus
Contractor’s personnel problems continue as date for hearing is set in Andrew Silverbeck case
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NewsBig setback for Cleveland Bridge
The long legal battle between Cleveland Bridge and Multiplex over Wembley stadium edged nearer to a conclusion this week after the steelwork contractor lost its Court of Appeal hearing
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Lords ruling on ‘withholding’ may put subcontractors at risk
Subcontractors face a greater risk of withheld payments in the wake of a House of Lords case that could overrule a key section of the Construction Act.
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NewsParliament set to vote on CDM regulations
Regulations are not suspended despite debate reminds Construction Confederation
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NewsSharp drop in corporate manslaughter convictions
Number of construction deaths resulting in corporate convinctions has fallen dramatically according to new report
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Director leaves over £56m Alfred McAlpine fraud
The finance director of Alfred McAlpine resigned this week after the announcement of a three-year fraud in the slate division, which cost the group £56m before tax.
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NewsArgent reaches compromise with King's Cross protesters
HIgh Court hearing cancelled after developer abides by injunction over demolition
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NewsA passing phase
The industry is safe in the hands of the new generation of construction professionals says Building's star blogger
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QCs enter legal spat over bird protection areas
The government’s wildlife watchdog has called in top QCs to defend its moratorium on new housing across a large stretch of the Home Counties.
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NewsNew CDM regulations come into force
Industry responds to the introduction of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
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NewsLet me tell you how it will be … CIS is finally brought in
Long-delayed changes to tax system will place onus on contractors to check firms’ work status
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NewsDeveloper sues MJ Gleeson over Sheffield landmark
Devonshire Green Holdings claims refund and damages totalling £9.2m for work on West One
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NewsKing's Cross scheme taken to High Court
Judicial review set for May as opponents of £2bn scheme attempt to reduce its size and protect Victorian buildings
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NewsOFT uncovers £3bn of rigged construction bids
Fifty seven offices were raided during two-year investigation into construction cartels
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Ascot rules out legal action against Laing O’Rourke
Ascot racecourse this week ruled out legal action against Laing O’Rourke over problems with its £185m grandstand refurbishment.
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Orange sues contractors
Mobile phone company Orange is suing contractors Kier Regional and Haden Young after a flood in one of its data centres.
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NewsDispute hits Bovis in Leeds
Bovis and Exterior Profiles argue over troubled Bridgewater Place project