All Legal articles – Page 59
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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?
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NewsWillmott Dixon loses court battle over £177m contract
Contractor challenged Hammersmith and Fulham council decision to appoint Mitie to £177m housing maintenance contract
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NewsNine in ten subcontractors wait over 30 days for payment
Survey finds long payment terms and late payment remain rife in the industry
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NewsHinkley nuclear project could face four-year legal wrangle
Lawyers warn Austrian challenge to European Commission’s go-ahead for £16bn nuclear power project could lead to long delay
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NewsCambridge council to pursue fresh Bam Nuttall busway claim
Vote follows report identifying £31m of further problems on troubled busway project
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CommentICC form: The Latest Model
A second edition of the ICC form – aimed at infrastructure projects – is on the horizon. But how much of an improvement over its predecessor is the consultative edition?
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NewsMajor contractors facing threat of crane strike
Crane drivers at crane firm HTC Plant to vote on industrial action that could hit sites around the country
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CommentLADs: Sharing the pain
Recent cases may prompt employers to increase the liquidated damages they seek from contractors, who in turn may be more inclined to pass them down to subcontractors
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NewsBoris gives go-ahead to Mount Pleasant scheme
Mayor of London approves controversial development on site currently occupied by Royal Mail sorting office in Farringdon
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NewsBam Nuttall facing fresh £31m busway claim
Council given advice that contractor should pay to fix a string of defects on the scheme
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CommentScotland: Another country
Scotland may still be part of the United Kingdom, but the extra devolution promised by all three main parties will have consequences for those contracting north of the border
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NewsHurley Palmer Flatt and Barclays in row over data centre
Engineer has fended off a possible adjudication with Barclays over alleged problems on a data centre project
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CommentVariation clauses: At your discretion
Variation clauses allow employers to alter works part way through a project. But they can lead to unfairness if a contractor has to act without waiting for instruction
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NewsLegal 500 2014: Building columnists in this year’s top lawyer list
See which of our regular columnists featured in this year’s list of the great and the good in the UK legal trade
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CommentWhen setting-off isn’t letting off
There are circumstances where the paying party may avoid settling an amount awarded by an adjudicator using set-off
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CommentConstruction Act: Pay back time
Moves to speed up payment for the supply chain may have tipped the balance too far the other way and some subcontractors are cashing in
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NewsLaing O’Rourke boss wades into prompt payment debate
Exclusive: Anna Stewart intervenes in ongoing debate over mandating prompt payment to suppliers
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CommentLiquidated damages: The unlikely LADs
A court struck down a liquidated damages clause because when the value of the contract was reduced, it became disproportionate and ‘unconscionable’