All Legal articles – Page 104
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NewsLeicestershire housebuilder fined £20,000 after eight-year-old injured
Boy suffered liver damage and abdominal bleeding when a stack of roof trusses fell on him
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NewsSir Robert McAlpine and others fined as worker loses leg on Arsenal job
Three contractors pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act on Emirates Stadium build
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NewsHigh Court rejects Ritchie’s bid to block Ucatt election
Union members would not back injunction, judge rules
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NewsUcatt to launch disciplinary proceedings against Ritchie
Move comes as former general secretary continues his pursuit of a High Court injunction to halt union election
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Dos and don'ts: Settling a dispute
The last installment in our dos and don’ts series helps you avoid the pitfalls when settling a dispute and shows you how to recover your money in full
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CommentThe CITB levy: The great escape
One firm used a trick to try to escape the CITB levy but in the end it was the training board that got itself out of a jam
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CommentProtection against insolvency: Cash back
Construction has a poor reputation when it comes to protecting itself against insolvency risk. So here are some tips on how to stay on top of cashflow
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NewsNFDC suspends demolition contractor after site death
Trade body suspends Essex-based Micor’s membership
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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