All Legal articles – Page 161
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CommentAdjudication:The glass is half full, Rupert
Rupert Choat cited the number of cases that adjudication has thrown up, listed problems with some grey areas and concluded that the glass was half empty. Here’s the other side of the story
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CommentHand over all the money
You can recover damages for losses caused by breach of contract but probably not for the loss of the use of money awarded in damages. Interest, in other words.That’s a bit odd isn’t it?
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NewsBovis Lend Lease fined for safety breaches in New York
Contractor accused of 19 safety failures after fire at Deutsche Bank site at Ground Zero
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CommentKeeping mum about mediation
Once upon a time everyone understood that part of what made mediation an ‘alternative’ form of dispute resolution was that the talks remained confidential. Was. Not any more they don’t
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Wembley judge accuses both sides of wasting money
Mr Justice Jackson criticises Multiplex and Cleveland Bridge for prolonging the trial
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CommentCompensation claims: That’s all, folks
A home that is built defectively may bring the owner years of inconvenience. How much ought the owner be compensated for this? Well, forget what you’ve read about such settlements in the US …
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CommentJCT Framework Agreement: Umbrellas? Who needs ’em
A framework agreement is like an umbrella that sits above a contractual dinghy in which the elements of the Egan partnership await their fate like good little girls and boys. Until, of course, it starts getting wet
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CommentBeware what you wish for
An entire agreement clause proclaims that everything the parties have agreed is in the contract in front of them. But don’t forget that essential legal rule …
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NewsAlfred McAlpine in legal row over Scottish wind farm
Wind farm owner takes Alfred McAlpine Business Services to court over milestone payments, after losing £2.8m arbitration award
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NewsMears cleared of massaging performance figures
Allegations made by BBC Radio Five Live centred on Mears' repair service for a Hackney and Islington housing association
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NewsGovernment orders review of £2.3bn prisons scheme
EC Harris drafted in to assess ability to procure 16,000 prison places in eight years
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CommentProject bank accounts: Private practices
The project bank accounts proposed by the guide could work in the private sector – if they can be made effective
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Wembley roofing firm calls in administrator
Roofing contractor Weatherwise UK has gone into administration because of cash flow problems, partly triggered by its work on Wembley stadium.
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CommentA diamond among the coal
The 48 pages of the Fair Payment Charter are largely made up of statements of the bleedin’ obvious worked up by some marketing wizard – but that project bank accounts idea is a real corker
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Council serves CPO to start work on Colindale estate
First compulsory purchase order under 2004 planning legislation is served by Barnet Council
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It’s the tender process, stupid
The Fair Payment Charter is brimming with good intentions but unless it gets to grips with procurement, clients are unlikely to benefit
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NewsJCT pushes for more sustainable guidance in contracts
New industry consultation setup to comment on a stronger eco-stance and guidance in building contracts
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CommentThe price of intransigence
Mediation can be used as a ploy to cut down on costs at a later trial. But if a party is suspected of playing along with no intention of compromising, everyone can end up losing a lot of money
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NewsUCATT launches campaign to reverse asbestos ruling
Union to issue 100,000 postcards calling on Jack Straw to reverse decision to end compensation for pleural plaque victims
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NewsJudge imposes vibration limits on Pinnacle site
Developer of London's Pinnacle tower forced to keep demolition work within set limits