All Legal articles – Page 59
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NewsLabour pledges crackdown on 'umbrella' employment schemes
NHS boost to be part-funded by stamping out schemes designed to sidestep bogus self-employment crackdown
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CommentChain of indemnity
A look at a case where an indemnity clause was found to be applicable despite the beneficiary being at fault
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NewsLondon's housing space standards to be rolled out across UK
The government has agreed every local authority should have the chance to adopt the capital’s space standards
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NewsSubcontractors seek to expose late payment
National subcontractor organisations are surveying firms to benchmark the state of payment practices the industry
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CommentFor all practical purposes
A case on the familiar topic of a professional’s duties in certifying practical completion
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CommentLearning to get ahead of the game
Stereotypical substandard student accommodation is changing
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CommentRisky business
More than 80% of the industry complain that contract obligations are becoming too complex. But guarding against risk early on could save money
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CommentPayment abuse: Won’t pay, must pay
Don’t underestimate the challenge. It’s time to beef up the Payment Charter
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NewsInsulation sector braces itself for more job losses
Mark Group announces plans to cut up to 670 jobs and manufacturer Superglass puts business up for sale
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NewsThousands of new homes approved despite local opposition
New planning rules see 27,000 homes approved against local authority wishes
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NewsUnite wins planning for £42m Portsmouth student scheme
Developer Unite has won planning approval for a £42m student accommodation scheme in the centre of Portsmouth
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CommentLet’s talk about it
A High Court decision says parties to a dispute may be obliged to first to enter into friendly discussions
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CommentThe cost of avoiding disputes
Can we learn from earlier arrangements to reduce disputes later?
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CommentWhy did you sign that?
Identifying who is liable if that dream property purchase turns into a nightmare can be difficult
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CommentAnother brick in the wall?
There are contractual solutions to guard against building material shortages
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CommentProperty: Waving a green stick
Plans are afoot to compel private landlords to make energy efficiency improvements to their properties
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CommentNo messing north of the border
This case from the Scottish Court of Appeal reiterates the point that adjudication should not be held up by minor technical points
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NewsUS mag apologises to Zaha Hadid for Qatar 'error'
New York Review of Books posts statement on website
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CommentInsurance: Living with uncertainty
Insurance can help projects thrive by limiting uncertainty but developers must take initiative in developing their programmes
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NewsSixty jobs lost as Warrington contractor goes under
Globe Management Services, whose clients include St Modwen and Derwent, appoints administrators