All Legal articles – Page 105
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CommentThe legal view: 2011
Not all of this year’s cuts were bad but not all of the government’s actions were positive either. Here’s a round-up of 2011’s legal developments …
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NewsRICS alerts government to dispute resolution probe
Ministry of Justice and CLG informed of the RICS’ investigation into links with website
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CommentLitigation: The long and short of it
Eternity is very long, said Woody Allen - especially towards the end. Here’s a case that proves the point
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CommentSuspending works for non-payment: What's changed?
The right to suspend works for non-payment has been dramatically broadened and it could have a big impact on relations between main contractors and their subbies
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NewsBrain damaged demolition worker gets £1.75m
Christopher Kaye, 57, will receive damages from former employer Euro Dismantling Services
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NewsEx-Austin-Smith:Lord staff launch legal challenge for back pay
Staff from the architect’s now closed Abu Dhabi office hope to get paid before other creditors to the firm
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NewsConcrete specialist J Reddington falls victim to hoax administration
Police are investigating after a fake notice was lodged with Companies House
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NewsGovernment could face EU legal action over FITs cut
Plans to cut solar subsidies may contravene European agreements to source 15% of energy from renewables by 2020
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NewsCowboy builder jailed for 16 months
Company director used an employee’s identity to open credit accounts and signed agreements in his name
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NewsLend Lease takes action over athletes' village delays
Construction manager has issued Galliford Try with non-completion notice for final phase of project
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CommentDispute boards should decide, not recommend
Americans like dispute boards to recommend not make binding decisions, but over here we like a bit more certainty
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CommentContracts and business common sense
The problem with common sense is that it’s not that common. At least now the Supreme Court has affirmed that you can use it if a contract is drafted in an ambiguous way
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NewsRICS calls in law firm to examine conflict of interest
Field Fisher Waterhouse to investigate allegations that staff misused internal information on website
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CommentJCT consultation: Life cycle considerations
Should life cycle considerations be built into building contracts and project planning? The JCT is launching an industry consultation with this in mind, so start thinking
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The ghosts of Libya: The legal landscape
If you have a business interest in Libya, you’ll be on the edge of your seat wanting to know how the new legal landscape is shaping up there
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NewsTwo contractors set to guarantee energy performance
Skanska and Willmott Dixon in talks over inserting clauses in contracts to guarantee energy performance of buildings
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NewsSkanska boss: 'Don't wait for government to drive green agenda'
Skanska’s chief executive has said green skills can be a driver for the growth the government craves
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NewsContractor fined after labourer fell from balcony
Preseli Construction & Maintenance admitted failing to ensure work was properly planned and supervised
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NewsBusiness group calls for ban on cash sales of scrap metal
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) wants government action to curb metal theft
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NewsNo legal ruling to FITs cut until next year
A legal challenge to the government’s plans to cut solar subsidies will not be heard until after the consultation on the plans closes