All Legal articles – Page 102
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Tax changes in April: A trap for the unwary
Changes to capital allowances mean that from April, if you don’t get the tax treatment of fixtures for a new building right, you could be scuppering your chance to sell it
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CommentAfghanistan: The legal landscape
The decision to open up its mines may create a host of opportunities in Afghanistan for foreign firms - for those familiar with its legal system
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CommentMinimising the risks if your contractor might go bust
A developer is in a tough spot if he suspects his contractor might go bust - insolvency is not a breach of contract, and if he terminates it incorrectly there may be trouble
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CommentThe urge to win in court: Playing dirty
Here’s a case that carries a warning to parties in a dispute that fighting your corner too viciously may cost you dearly in the long run
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CommentTime to invest in training and education
The Joint Contracts Tribunal has been calling for an educated workforce - if only to keep them out of trouble
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CommentRefusing to mediate can be costly
If you refuse to mediate and the court deems this unreasonable, you’ll need to give a good reason why or face the consequences
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NewsHSE launches new construction site clampdown
Health & Safety Executive warns safety of staff working ‘at height’ will be a prime focus of latest drive
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CommentAdjudicators 'taking the initiative'
Adjudicators on construction cases are allowed to ‘take the initiative’ to establish the facts but straying too far from the path can have severe consequences
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NewsCarillion admits partial fault in Ocado case
Contractor concedes that mistakes were made but suggests that the supermarket made matters worse
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CommentBIM and legal issues: Model behaviour
BIM could throw up all kinds of legal issues around liability when a project goes wrong. A clear implementation plan is needed from the outset
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Know your novation: What's changed?
Novation may be a familiar story but don’t get complacent about it - there’s an unexpected sub-plot with hidden traps set by the Construction Act
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News40% of commercial buildings fall short of green standard
Study of over 1,000 buildings finds energy requirement from 2018 will decrease many buildings’ value
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CommentCould Cala row prompt further planning guidance?
Ian Ginbey argues that Eric Pickles’ latest defeat may have repercussions across the planning system
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NewsPickles admits defeat in Cala legal challenge
Communities secretary won’t fight claim he acted unlawfully in planning decision
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NewsInnocent contractor dragged into Museum of Liverpool court battle
High Court defence wrongly points finger at Dorchester-based firm which has never worked “north of Southampton”
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CommentPayment under NEC3: Project managers' interim assessments
This recent case highlighted the fact that interim assessments of valuations are generally valid - until proven otherwise
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CommentInformal legal advice: Breaking the 11th commandment
Judges will condemn any adjudicator who breaks the 11th commandment and asks a lawyer for advice on a case but doesn’t formally declare it
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CommentLegal disputes: The Olympics and Wembley
The notable lack of disputes on Olympic projects has been down to the openness of dialogue and willingness to share and exchange documents. If only Wembley had done the same
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NewsMan at centre of RICS probe lands job at rival
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators employs Wajid Khan, who RICS accuses of ‘inappropriate behaviour’
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NewsAEW hits back at Museum of Liverpool in High Court
Architect’s defence against £3.5m claim for defects says museum overreacted