Legal – Page 42
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NewsLaing O'Rourke to sell £1.5bn Australian arm
Contractor decides to sell arm and streamline European business
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CommentExpert evidence: British Airways plc vs Paul Spencer and 11 others(present trustees of the Airways Pension Scheme)
Before Mr Justice Warren. Judgment delivered 21 August 2015
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Comment2016: Reading the runes
2015 was harder to call than most thought. And with the looming possibility of Brexit, the new National Infrastructure Commission and the ongoing skills shortage, 2016 looks just as tricky
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CommentArbitration: New toys for the new year
The RICS and CIArb have re-branded arbitration. I like it
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CommentThe Modern Slavery Act: A lawyer's view
The construction industry may come under the spotlight more than others in its response to this legislation
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CommentJVs: Out of joint
When a joint venture is formed, each consortium member will often put forward one or more directors to the board. Conflicts of interest can arise
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CommentCosts Budgets: GSK Project Management Limited (in liquidation) vs QPR Holdings Limited
Before Mr Justice Stuart-Smith. Judgement delivered 24 July 2015
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CommentContracts: If it looks like a duck
You may not have a contract in writing, but if you’ve had meetings about the scope and price of the work and have got on with the work and even been paid for the work, then a contract is just what you have
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NewsGovernment restructures £2.9bn consultancy framework
Industry fears second overhaul to hit CCS framework since the summer will cut out potential SME bidders
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NewsPC Harrington Contractors disputes may take three years to resolve
Progress report from PC Harrington Contractors administrator KPMG warns of “time consuming” process
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CommentAnother fine mess
From February next year, new health and safety sentencing guidelines will apply. The approach the Sentencing Council has taken is draconian - with hugely increased fines - but is it fair?
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CommentQuantum meruit: Just desserts
It seems only fair that a party should be paid a reasonable amount for the work it performed. But the courts have taken a nuanced approach to quantum meruit claims
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CommentGet out there
Construction is in recovery in the UK yet still holds back from competing for work overseas. It’s time it put itself forward to grab a bigger share of a growing international construction market
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CommentChristmas stuffing
For those wondering what to put in their loved ones’ Xmas stocking this year, here are two page-turners about adjudication that will leave them feeling satisfyingly replete
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CommentA yellow card for penalties?
When two cases on liquidated damages were heard in the Supreme Court, it seemed possible that the law on penalty clauses was to receive a shake-up
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CommentSubcontractor discounts: An offer you should refuse?
Who should benefit from subcontractor discounts? Or are they past their sell-by date?
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CommentInterim payment applications: Henia Investments Inc vs Beck Interiors Ltd
Before Mr Justice Akenhead. Judgment delivered 14 August 2015
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CommentA facelift for NEC3
Its role in mitigating disputes was a reason to celebrate the NEC’s 10th birthday this year. But it is also beginning to show signs of age and the time is ripe for a revamp
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CommentTouching the void
A recent decision shows the consequences of failing to disclose material facts to insurers - dangers the Insurance Act 2015 should help alleviate