All Legal articles – Page 57
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CommentRetentions: On the money
What happens to cash retentions if the contractor goes bust and there is no provision in the contract stating that the money was to be held in trust?
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CommentClone traders
Apple has won a European court ruling that dramatically widens the scope for retailers to trade-mark their store layouts. But what are the implications for designers?
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CommentDesign obligations: Much obliged
If a contract contains a clause requiring reasonable care and skill and another stating strict design obligations, can once cancel out the other?
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CommentInsurance Bill: Devil in the detail
The Insurance Bill should put an end to ‘basis of contract’ clauses that allow an insurer to avoid liability if a statement in the proposal form is incorrect
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NewsFirms face massive holiday pay bill after legal case
Employment tribunal ruling means employees are entitled to overtime pay while on holiday
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CommentOffice to resi: Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
A permanent relaxation of planning restrictions for office to residential conversions would be an attractive concept for developers. But they must be aware of the pitfalls of the process
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NewsCrane drivers set for three days of strikes
HTC crane drivers agree three days of strike action that will disrupt major sites including Network Rail’s London bridge redevelopment
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CommentA Scottish case: Highland fling
What happens when a high-level solicitor comes up against a determined Scottish subbie?
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CommentRotten to the core
The CIOB has been trying to root out corruption in the industry but how deeply ingrained is the problem?
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CommentPlanning infrastructure: Looking into the future
The EEF has echoed the recommendations of the Armitt Review to create an independent body to plan long-term infrastructure projects
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NewsThames 'super-sewer' hit with two legal challenges
Judicial review applications have the potential to delay the project with legal wrangling
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CommentAre you really excluded from liability?
This case highlights the importance of ensuring that any exclusion or limitation clauses in your contracts are clearly drafted to cover the situations which you expect
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NewsConstruction urged to to crack down on modern slavery
Home Office publishes figures showing there were more than 50 victims of modern slavery working in construction last year
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CommentPrefabrication: Off-site on your mind
Complex projects are increasingly relying on off-site manufacturing to help deliver schemes on time and budget. But a new kind of supply chain creates new kinds of risks
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CommentPerformance bonds: Don’t bank on it
Bonds have long been established as part of the contracting process. But there may be advantages to sourcing them from insurance providers rather than banks
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CommentWhen is a building not a building?
Defining what is a building – or more specifically a construction operation – is not as easy as you think
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News£750m consultants’ framework to go live as legal row ‘stayed’
Controversial government procurement framework finally ready despite T T’s compensation claim
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CommentThe doctrine of frustration
What effects would the outbreak of war on the international construction market?
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CommentTurning the light off
Goldman Sachs’ proposed headquarters is being hindered by two right to light disputes. But should the City of London Corporation use its powers to override these rights?
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CommentNew housing standards on the way
National standards are part of the government’s drive to cut costs, but will there be other consequences?