Legal – Page 102
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CommentInformal legal advice: Breaking the 11th commandment
Judges will condemn any adjudicator who breaks the 11th commandment and asks a lawyer for advice on a case but doesn’t formally declare it
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CommentLegal disputes: The Olympics and Wembley
The notable lack of disputes on Olympic projects has been down to the openness of dialogue and willingness to share and exchange documents. If only Wembley had done the same
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NewsMan at centre of RICS probe lands job at rival
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators employs Wajid Khan, who RICS accuses of ‘inappropriate behaviour’
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NewsAEW hits back at Museum of Liverpool in High Court
Architect’s defence against £3.5m claim for defects says museum overreacted
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CommentChallenging the methodology of an adjudicator
The judge took a dim view of this adjudicator adopting a different methodology to calculate a claim to that used by the parties involved, and his decision was not enforced
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CommentShepherd vs Pinsent Masons: What a carry on
You may hope that a long relationship with a law firm will ensure continuity of service. But if the firm merges or becomes a new legal entity, then watch out for what changes
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CommentThe ICE Conditions of Contract: An old friend
The ICE Conditions of Contract has been spruced up and given a new name. It may be no more fathomable than its precessor but at least it won’t bite you where it hurts
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NewsLawyers warn of illegal retention clauses
Subcontractors are still receiving contracts with illegal payment retention provisions
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CommentLegal issues with electronic documents
Lawyers are increasingly dealing with electronic documents. But for this data to have any authority, it needs to be carefully stored and managed
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CommentWill infrastructure projects happen without 'hybrid bills'?
The government’s National Infrastructure Plan promises 500 projects worth £250bn - but could they grind to a halt without the driving force of ‘hybrid bills’?
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NewsBalfour Beatty workers vote for strike action
Results of Unite ballot of sparks immediately challenged by contractor with High Court hearing next week
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CommentPre-pack deals: What's in the package?
YRM hit the headlines when it opted for a controversial pre-pack deal, so who is supposed to benefit from these transactions and how can you protect yourself as a creditor?
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NewsShepherd loses first round of High Court case
In a judgement made last week the ruling went against Shepherd, which has launched legal claim against own lawyer Pinsent Masons
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CommentChallenging awards of public sector work: Hold it right there
In 2009 rules were brought in to make challenging awards of public sector work more effective. Since then a number of cases show how the rules are being applied
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CommentChoosing an adjudicator: Eleven against twelve
Would you agree to play if the other side had chosen the ref? Neither would this disgruntled architect …
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Legal issues with the Green Deal
Controversy around the Green Deal continues to make headlines, and from a legal perspective there are barriers that will need to be resolved
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CommentPartner Projects vs Corinthian Nominees: Adjudicators and awarding interest
In a clarification of legitimate conduct for an adjudicator in a final account dispute, the court upheld the adjudicator’s decision to award interest
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NewsRMJM hit by £50k court claim as more staff leave
Cash-strapped firm facing creditor’s action as three more top brass depart the practice
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NewsThree Scottish companies fined after fall from height
Electrician’s labourer and athlete left with serious injuries after Dundee fall, court hears