All Legal articles – Page 103
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NewsGratte Brothers HQ hit by 'violent and abusive' protest
Up to 50 angry electricians chain doors shut at contractor’s London office
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NewsRICS investigates 'inappropriate' behaviour among staff
Two employees exit the Institution’s dispute resolution department
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NewsCouncil procurement fraud rockets 441%
As Audit Commission says £14.6m reported fraud in local authorities last year is just the tip of the iceberg
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Disclosure of Incentives Forms: A help or a hindrance?
From October new rules require housebuilders to make lenders aware of incentives offered to buyers - the idea is to ensure a mortgage offer is based on a true valuation of a property
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CommentMediation: When's the best time?
At any stage in a dispute there are reasons to reject mediation, but, says John Redmond, that doesn’t mean you should
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CommentAdjudication: More than the final whistle
If an adjudicator fails to decide who owes who what money, you’ll still have to pay up for all the refereeing they’ve done
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NewsRitchie seeks injunction to block Ucatt election
Former union boss was banned from re-running for the leadership last month
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CommentA quick guide to adjudication
A quick guide to what adjudication is, what types of dispute it is used for and what to do if you receive a notice of adjudication
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CommentContractor insolvency: Terminating a contract on a project
How does the new Construction Act come into play in the worst case scenario when you’re terminating a contract?
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NewsCompany fined £15,000 after worker loses finger
Lifting operation at modular building company was disorganised and could have had much worse consequences, said health and safety inspector
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Dos and don'ts: Insurance on a major project
The latest in our dos and don’ts series guides you through insurance on a major project, from what to insure against to understanding what is not covered by a policy
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CommentPersonal liability when a company owes money
Being a limited liability company doesn’t stop directors being held responsible if creditors are owed money
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NewsBalfour and Gratte hit out at unions' wage claims
Contractors insist new agreement will not make workers ‘worse off’ and urge Unite to call off ballot
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New asbestos regulations: What you need to know
Asbestos regulations are changing, and to avoid being hit with a whopping fine, like M&S, it’s worth taking note. Here’s a summary of some of the main points to bear in mind
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CommentThe Construction Act: Changes to consultants' payment processes
Consultants’ payment processes are traditionally very different to those of contractors. So how have they changed in the standard contracts since the new Construction Act?
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NewsWillmott Dixon faces £2.4m claim from BSF subbie
John Cooper Construction says Willmott Dixon failed to suply it with necessary information
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NewsShadow housing minister faces salary probe
Parliamentary standards commissioner launches formal investigation into Jack Dromey
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NewsDooley wins unfair dismissal appeal against Ucatt
Union’s leadership race descends further into chaos
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NewsFMB boss ‘on leave’ over performance questions
Negotiations are ongoing between director general Richard Diment and trade body
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Changes to public procurement regulations
A round-up of the recent changes arising from the Public Procurement Regulations 2011