All Legal articles – Page 156
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CommentLiability: Strictly speaking
Do you know the difference between strict and absolute duties and no-fault liability? If not, then read on before you commit yourself to undertaking either
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NewsOFT faces probe into conduct
A government watchdog is to investigate the Office of Fair Trading’s conduct amid increasing fears that inquiries such as its probe into bid rigging in construction may have been unfairly draconian and over-hyped.
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EU ruling on on-site power generation threatens carbon target
A European legal ruling has cast doubt on the government’s plans to reduce carbon emissions through on-site energy generation.
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NewsLabour MPs plot Planning Bill revolt
A former Labour environment minister is planning a backbench rebellion over government plans to devolve major planning decisions to an unelected commission.
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FeaturesProtected animals: Dangerous creatures!
Don’t be fooled by the fur: one bat can bring your entire project to a halt. And now a change in the law means that so can water voles and even snails. Has the world gone mad?
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Construction firms shop around for legal advice
Survey shows majority of UK firms regularly switch legal advisers, valuing quality above price
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NewsOFT under fire for ‘wrongful’ accusations
Investigation into bid rigging is labelled “incompetent” as OFT is accused of gung ho approach
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Subcontractors launch final offensive over payment reforms
Specialist groups have begun a final push to persuade MPs and ministers to introduce reforms to payment and adjudication rules in the Construction Act.
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CommentThat bubble, reputation
What happened at BAE should have us all thinking about not just the legality of what we do but the morality. Our good names can so easily be damaged, even lost
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Multiplex vs Cleveland Bridge reaches end of round two
Lawyers for Multiplex and Cleveland Bridge (CBUK) have begun their closing statements in the second part of the trial between the two firms.
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CommentThings to take into account
Project bank accounts are in the spotlight again. If you use one yourself, make sure you’re aware of all the pros and cons, particularly with regard to insolvency
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Builder jailed for manslaughter after botched work caused death
Carbon monoxide death after botched chimney work blocked gas flue leads to three-and-half-year jail term
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NewsAgency workers to be given new employment rights
Unions reach deal with government to give agency workers full time benefits after 12 weeks
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NewsThe Construction Act is changing
It’s been a long time coming but now that government has promised primary legislation we could see substantial amendments
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The villains of the piece
Rudi Klein So should the 112 firms accused by the OFT be hung, drawn and quartered? Or were there some mitigating circumstances …
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Industry professionals fear illegal gangmasters are rife
More than three-quarters of construction professionals believe illegal gangmaster activity has increased in the past three years, according to a survey.
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Erinaceous could face police fraud inquiry
Failed property consultant Erinaceous could face a police investigation into fraud on a framework deal for Kent Medway council, writes Sarah Richardson.
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CommentDon’t get your knickers in a twist
In its enthusiasm to paint our industry as a bunch of dodgy operators, the Office of Fair Trading has got the whole cover pricing and bid rigging business mixed up