All Legal articles – Page 53
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CommentInsurance: The known unknowns
Modern methods of construction bring distinct advantages to builders but present unknown risks to insurers – manufacturers will need to find ways to reassure them
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CommentCash retentions: Tell them where to stick it
Readers should use the general election to send prospective MPs a message about protecting cash retentions from insolvency risk
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NewsJury issues verdict on Crossrail tunnel death
Jury hears unclear processes and poor English ability contributed to tragedy
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CommentConstruction Act: Ready for the chop
Here’s a scrap over what constitutes a construction contract. When the winner asked for its hefty costs to be paid, that’s when the judge got his axe out
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CommentA spotlight on rights to light
If a building interferes with a neighbour’s right to light, the courts can get the developer to knock it down - but changes are afoot that may redress the balance in the developer’s favour
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CommentAdjudication: Collateral damage
Francis Ho considers a world where parties can adjudicate under collateral warranties and asks what can be done to put the genie back in the bottle
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NewsAnglo Holt interest fails to turn into offers
Further 11 employees made redundant as administrator fails to secure offers for Anglo Holt
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NewsTottenham wins High Court ruling on new stadium
Premier League club fends off legal challenge to compulsory purchase order
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NewsHSE appoints new construction inspector
Peter Baker switches chemicals and explosives health and safety brief for construction
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CommentEstablishing communication
Are communications protocols necessary to support the payment process?
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NewsWinchester leader walks after revamp ruling
Pickles now deciding whether to call Allies Morrison scheme in after judge ruled procurement was unlawful
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NewsRejigged Viñoly Marble Arch plans get green light
Almacantar increased scheme’s height following pressure from freeholder for more offices
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NewsEU regs hold up eight Scottish PPP education and health schemes
Eight projects running behind schedule may not reach financial close until new financial year in April
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CommentJudicial review: Who shot JR?
Government attacks on judicial review have overlooked its importance in giving the professions a voice and keeping regulators in check
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NewsLegal challenge launched to stop Garden Bridge being built
Application lodged for judicial review into Lambeth council decision to OK plan
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NewsControversial Kent development called in by Pickles
5,000-home scheme opposed by conservation groups and local UKIP MP Mark Reckless
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NewsRe-procurement timetable for £750m framework revealed
Government intends to invite firms to tender for troubled framework in September or October this year