Legal views – Page 65
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CommentLegal 500 2012: Which construction lawyers are top of the list?
Building legal columnist among those praised for expertise in construction law field
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CommentHarassment: Be a responsible boss
If employees are found committing harassment, employers could find themselves liable without taking the right steps to prevent it
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CommentGroundworks: Digging deep
Who carries responsibility if the ground conditions necessitate a design change in a building project?
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CommentAdjudication: Having the last word
Don’t confuse adjudication and litigation. Judges don’t have to put up with as much chaos as the typical adjudicator
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CommentFifty shades of liability contract
A dispute about the extent of liability for a fire at a popcorn factory was largely to do with the terms of the contract - just like Fifty Shades of Grey
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CommentNigeria: Too big to ignore?
Nigeria is expected to become Africa’s largest economy by the end of the decade. Here’s what you need to know about doing business there
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CommentMultiple choice gives no answers
Raising one issue at a time in serial adjudications can lead to confusion all round - everything should be decided together
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CommentClass action against blacklisting
A class action against Sir Robert McAlpine has cast a new spotlight on blacklisting that could mean a spate of similar claims - but winning these cases remains hindered by limited regulations
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CommentBlown out of all proportion
The OFT sent a message to the industry by enforcing huge fines over cover pricing. A simple warning would have been enough
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CommentLetters of intent: I demand to see the manager
What happens if a client can’t make a claim against its contractor because the contract was signed too late? Well in this case, it’s the project manager who gets it in the neck instead
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CommentScottish law: Beware the prickly thistle
Scottish law isn’t just about a distinctive approach to assessing extensions of time. There are a number of other differences
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CommentLetters of intent: Don’t stick to the letter
A case involving Turner & Townsend shows, once again, that letters of intent are no substitute for an actual contract
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CommentChain full of weak links
Has Sir John Egan’s supply chain management agenda improved the industry? The winner of the JCT student essay competition thinks not
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CommentUK Guarantees: how you can get support
The UK Guarantees scheme has been open since July. How can you make sure you get support from the programme?
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CommentForeign workers: Be a responsible boss
Foreign workers make up an important part of the construction workforce, but there are strict rules employers need to abide by
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CommentPublic procurement: Time is not on your side
Procurement law has no place for those who patently miss time limits - the key is to make your claim quickly
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CommentCould Article 8 impact on evicting squatters?
The appeal of the recent Grow Heathrow case could create an extra hurdle for developers to overcome when recovering possession of land
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CommentProject bank accounts: Answering some myths
With the use of project bank accounts on the increase, it’s time to knock some misconceptions on the head
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CommentBeck vs UK Flooring: The right to remain silent
A recent case raises the question, how long must a letter of complaint stay unanswered before a dispute is inferred?
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CommentHow fair is the HSE's recovery scheme?
The HSE needs to convince the industry that its new cost recovery scheme is a deterrent against health and safety breaches and not just a method of lining its own pockets