All Legal articles – Page 140
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Burning questions: Waste disposal strategies
Paul Mansouri and Mark Berry As Costain’s £398m waste project in Manchester confirmed, muck and brass are as linked as ever. The link between muck and renewable fuel is more recent
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NewsInquiry into union blacklist link
Members of the Unite union are calling for an investigation into allegations that officials handed information to the operator of a construction blacklist
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CommentTell them a bedtime story: Public sector tendering
If you’re a public authority inviting tenders, you should treat bidders like small children, eager to learn how you will judge them – and for heaven’s sake make sure they do learn
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NewsBDP blames subcontractor in Wimbledon media centre row
Architect Building Design Partnership has launched an attack against fellow defendant FB Ellmer in the legal row over the Wimbledon media centre
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NewsSpecialists vent anger at 'bullying' contractors
Specialist contractors have demanded a meeting with the UK Contractors’ Group over allegation
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FeaturesThe peasant's revolt this ain't: Chelsea vs the barracks
This gang of Chelsea residents is on the cusp of pulling off a very English coup. Emily Wright met their ringleaders
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CommentThinking caps: Employer's agents
When a QS acts as contract administrator, certifier, project manager and employer’s agent, it all ends up like a game of pass the hat. But some principles always apply
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NewsOwner of construction blacklist faces trial
Private detective Ian Kerr pleaded guilty to contravening the Data Protection Act but failed to appear at today's hearing
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NewsSkanska pledges to investigate blacklist use
Union has accused contractor of spending more than £28,000 on checks
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NewsHSE to prosecute Sellafield for nuclear contamination
Criminal proceedings follow investigation into 2007 incident when contractors were exposed to contamination
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NewsA case of forgery?
Our legal expert discusses a case in which a company director routinely and with permission signed document in lieu of his colleague
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CommentContractors vs consultants: Rising claims
A contractor on a design-and-build job that gets duff advice and loses money may be tempted to sue whoever gave it that advice. Well, that’s easier said than done
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NewsResidents plan legal action over Rogers' Chelsea scheme
Group threatens Westminster council with judicial review on heels of Prince Charles’ intervention
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BDP fights back over £4.6m Wimbledon claim
Building Design Partnership is contesting a £4.6m claim by the All England Lawn Tennis Club that it was responsible for design flaws on the media and broadcast centre at Wimbledon
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CommentTime and punishment: Interest on unfair debt
If you don’t pay a legitimate debt, you are liable for interest on top. That’s only fair. But what if the creditor was at fault in some way, or the invoice was wrong?
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Fancy a change? How to be an expert witness
If you’ve just been made redundant, it might be time to consider a career as an expert witness. Here are a few tips to get you started …
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CommentWhat price victory? Winning back legal costs
You’ve won a legal battle so it’s only reasonable you get your costs reimbursed, isn’t it? Ah, if only it were that simple
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NewsRecord business debt sees legal action soar
Debt recovery firm report court action to recover money owed 97% higher than this time last year
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NewsWatersheds vs Costa and Gentleman: Guarantees and misrepresentation
Our Fenwick Elliott expert discusses a case of two company directors who wanted to raise finance to expand their business