All Legal articles – Page 160
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NewsLegal panel appointed to resolve Olympic disputes
The Independent Dispute Avoidance Panel will try to settle construction disputes before they erupt into bitter rows
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CommentAldi vs WSP Group: Piercing the cover field
Many people automatically assume that the insurer will pay out simply because the premium has been paid when a claim is made. But there are certain grounds on which the insurer can refuse to pay
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CommentDough well spent
If writing a bad review of a pizza restaurant can land you in court, just think what writing a review of a book by a leading construction judge does to the old ticker. Luckily, it’s a fabulous book – no, really
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CommentIntroducing McPFI
A new form of PPP model is being tried out in Scotland that will affect the way projects are refinanced and how profits are distributed
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CommentCantillon vs Urvasco: Adjudication á la carte
The case of Cantillon vs Urvasco suggests that the parties, the adjudicator and the enforcing court have a great deal of latitude when it comes to presenting arguments and judging them
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CommentCollateral warranties: Lost and found
The use of the word ‘costs’ instead of ‘losses’ in collateral warranties can cause much confusion as to what exactly is being referred to and who is liable for what
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NewsFresh turmoil at Metronet as top official departs
Stephen Hall leaves as London Underground faces legal war over £2bn communications upgrade
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NewsFamily of New York crane collapse victim sues city
Brother's £15m claim is first legal action in wake of accident that killed seven
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NewsColas fined £90k after two workers killed by overhead powerline
HSE issues warning after contractor pleads guilty to breaching Health and Safety at Work Act
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CommentSupercasinos: Manchester’s legal gamble
Manchester council says it may sue over the decision to axe the supercasino. But will it succeed? And what are the wider questions for construction?
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NewsCourt fines Alfred McAlpine £250k for roadworks death
Contractor fined over death of a motorcyclist who hit temporary concrete crash barriers
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CommentReinwood vs Brown: So much for common sense
The Law Lords are having a high old time with the Construction Act – first there was Melville Dundas, now it’s Reinwood vs Brown. Both come down in favour of the employer, but will our industry understand why?
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CommentJCT Building Management contract
The concept of the management contract has come in for a lot of flak from a lot of critics in the past but the new JCT model is certainly the best in class
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CommentChop, chop
Mr Justice Jackson must wake up in a cold sweat thinking about Multiplex and Cleveland Bridge, because everytime he thinks the hydra of litigation has been slain, another two heads pop up
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CommentThat’s the way the money goes
Paying for materials in order to reserve them is common practice when they are in short supply. Just make sure you follow a few guidelines when doing so to avoid trouble
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Taylor Wimpey fined £25k after apprentice site death
Firm pleads guilty to health and safety breach after teenage bricklayer fatally crushed on housing scheme
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CommentThe year of living dangerously
It’s been almost a year since the CDM regulations were revised. So, anything to celebrate? Over the next four pages we focus on all things health and safety – starting with three areas where the revised regs can make a difference
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CommentNo fire without smoke
When a fire occurred while an electrician was working at the site, it was easy to jump to the conclusion that he was to blame – but such thinking can easily get us into a muddle
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Construction firms in league table of slow payers
Carillion among the named and shamed in list of UK plcs that have payment delays
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Adult minimum wage to increase to £5.73
Government announces minimum wage rise for adults, 18-21 year olds and 16-17 year olds