All Legal articles – Page 20
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CommentWhen a black hole stays black: the limits of the transferred loss rule
The transferred loss rule can fill the black hole of damages claims where parties have no direct contract, but it has its limits
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CommentLegal: A boost for third-party rights
The Court of Appeal has confirmed a robust approach to third-party rights in contracts
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CommentLegal: BIM standards made simple
The new international standard on BIM could take some getting to grips with – but guidance is being developed
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CommentHow to get paid on time
A guide to help small firms avoid bad debts by taking preventative steps
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CommentLegal: Swansea stadium and the dangers of change
Victoria Peckett points out that the Swansea stadium defects case highlights how altering provisions in standard forms can have unfortunate results
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CommentThe CIOB’s project programming protocol is good news
Too often, project schedules just aren’t fit for purpose – so this initiative on standard programming benchmarks is welcome
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CommentModern slavery law affects your company too
It’s important to be aware of the tighter requirements ahead for reporting on modern slavery
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CommentCase in focus: fraud allegation
Ted Lowery looks at an enforcement application involving an allegation of fraud
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CommentAdjudications: make an early reservation
When making a jurisdictional challenge in an adjudication, it pays to be quick off the mark
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CommentWhat constitutes practical completion
Lindy Patterson examines the conclusions of an appeal court ruling between Mears and Costplan
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CommentWhat new changes to off-payroll rules mean for contractors
Coming changes to off-payroll rules are a major challenge for building firms
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CommentLegal: When it's over, it's over
Clarity on liquidated damages claims for delay after termination
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CommentLegal: What happens when an architect changes your design without telling you
Steven Carey reviews a recent case about an architect found negligent for changing a design without the clients’ consent
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CommentThe day three running jump
Tony Bingham says respondents’ habit of trying to halt an adjudication three days in needs to be taken more seriously
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NewsHeathrow beats challenge against third runway
Twenty-one of the 26 claims were deemed to be unarguable
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CommentWhat can new entrants into construction offer us?
James Bessey predicts what major changes to our rules and regulations new entrants to construction may expect to see
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CommentWorking smarter together: collaborative contracts proving the catalyst for new technology
In the ninth part of our series on new technology and the law, Ben Wilkins considers how more contracts based on collaborative working can help drive the use of new technology
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NewsHS2 procurement blunders have cost us £100m, Bechtel says
US giant goes to court after £1.1bn Old Oak station job awarded to Balfour Beatty team
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CommentCase in focus: Hitachi Zosen Inova AG vs John Sisk and Son Ltd
Ted Lowery considers a decision on serial disputes
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CommentAcquisitions: highly rewarding, but be pragmatic about the time and cost involved
Sheena Sood considers the due diligence necessary to ensure a successful acquisition