All Legal articles – Page 100
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CommentAdjudicators 'taking the initiative'
Adjudicators on construction cases are allowed to ‘take the initiative’ to establish the facts but straying too far from the path can have severe consequences
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News40% of commercial buildings fall short of green standard
Study of over 1,000 buildings finds energy requirement from 2018 will decrease many buildings’ value
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CommentCould Cala row prompt further planning guidance?
Ian Ginbey argues that Eric Pickles’ latest defeat may have repercussions across the planning system
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NewsPickles admits defeat in Cala legal challenge
Communities secretary won’t fight claim he acted unlawfully in planning decision
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NewsInnocent contractor dragged into Museum of Liverpool court battle
High Court defence wrongly points finger at Dorchester-based firm which has never worked “north of Southampton”
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CommentPayment under NEC3: Project managers' interim assessments
This recent case highlighted the fact that interim assessments of valuations are generally valid - until proven otherwise
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CommentLegal disputes: The Olympics and Wembley
The notable lack of disputes on Olympic projects has been down to the openness of dialogue and willingness to share and exchange documents. If only Wembley had done the same
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CommentInformal legal advice: Breaking the 11th commandment
Judges will condemn any adjudicator who breaks the 11th commandment and asks a lawyer for advice on a case but doesn’t formally declare it
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NewsMan at centre of RICS probe lands job at rival
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators employs Wajid Khan, who RICS accuses of ‘inappropriate behaviour’
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NewsAEW hits back at Museum of Liverpool in High Court
Architect’s defence against £3.5m claim for defects says museum overreacted
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CommentChallenging the methodology of an adjudicator
The judge took a dim view of this adjudicator adopting a different methodology to calculate a claim to that used by the parties involved, and his decision was not enforced
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CommentShepherd vs Pinsent Masons: What a carry on
You may hope that a long relationship with a law firm will ensure continuity of service. But if the firm merges or becomes a new legal entity, then watch out for what changes
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CommentLegal issues with electronic documents
Lawyers are increasingly dealing with electronic documents. But for this data to have any authority, it needs to be carefully stored and managed
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CommentThe ICE Conditions of Contract: An old friend
The ICE Conditions of Contract has been spruced up and given a new name. It may be no more fathomable than its precessor but at least it won’t bite you where it hurts
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NewsLawyers warn of illegal retention clauses
Subcontractors are still receiving contracts with illegal payment retention provisions
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CommentWill infrastructure projects happen without 'hybrid bills'?
The government’s National Infrastructure Plan promises 500 projects worth £250bn - but could they grind to a halt without the driving force of ‘hybrid bills’?
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NewsBalfour Beatty workers vote for strike action
Results of Unite ballot of sparks immediately challenged by contractor with High Court hearing next week
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CommentPre-pack deals: What's in the package?
YRM hit the headlines when it opted for a controversial pre-pack deal, so who is supposed to benefit from these transactions and how can you protect yourself as a creditor?
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Legal issues with the Green Deal
Controversy around the Green Deal continues to make headlines, and from a legal perspective there are barriers that will need to be resolved