Legal – Page 147
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CommentClear laws without fuzz: Health and safety in the UAE
UAE confidential: Abu Dhabi’s response to on-site health and safety lapses has been to call in the cops. Thomas Van de Wijngaart and Emma Shepherd welcome early signs of change
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Comment10 ways to avoid dispute in the Middle East
The Middle East has traditionally seen few disputes. In boom times contractors have always had alternative ways to recover their losses. But the credit crunch appears to have changed that, and now more disputes are erupting. So, how can disputes be avoided in the present market?Assess the impact of local ...
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CommentThe price of darkness: Rights of light
The right of light has become a hot topic in the courts, so developers who want to avoid making costly mistakes should read this illuminating article...
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CommentPure and simple: Construction Act changes
The proposed changes to the Construction Act payment rules are all very clever, but they won’t wash in the down-to-earth world of construction. We want something simpler
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O ye who believe... : Sharia and mediation
This second of two articles on dispute resolution under Islamic law looks at arbitration – a system that has found wide acceptance in the Islamic world
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NewsSubbies renew appeal despite Lords scandal
SEC chief asks 100 peers to back changes to Construction Bill that would favour specialist contractors
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NewsContract disputes hit record high
Disputes resulting in formal adjudication reached 39 in last quarter of 2008 – more than the for the whole of 2007
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NewsBovis wins £4m case against London Clinic trustees
Adjudication in dispute over £11m redevelopment settled in construction firm's favour
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NewsUK jobs for foreign workers
That's bound to happen if you hire an overseas subbie – so don't blame the Italian firm in the Lindsey dispute for using its own workers; Total should have thought this through
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Archive Titles
How to manage the exit of a partner
Well-drafted partnership deeds will minimise the pain and expense
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NewsEco-consultant sues Kent developers for £40k
Peak Ecology accuses Corporation Properties of failing to pay for Wrotham site surveys
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NewsEco-town plans press on as public legal challenge fails
Protest groups consider further legal action after claim of ‘unlawful’ consultation is overruled
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On the safe side: Corporate manslaughter and health and safety offences
Fears about the vagueness and leniency of health and safety and corporate manslaughter laws have been assuaged by two new pieces of legislation
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CommentDo we still need Minter?: Late payments act
The Late Payments Act compensates companies for the costs they incur while waiting for their money, so we may be able to say goodbye to an old bit of case law
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NewsLords row derails payment protection plan for subbies
SEC president drops proposed amendments to Construction Bill in aftermath of cash-for-legislation furore
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NewsHowick Place developer 'blackmailed' by Boris
Terrace Hill forced to pay £120,000 towards Crossrail to get Victoria scheme through planning
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NewsBardsley and Charles Church in legal row over £3.3m property
Dispute over £87k retention for Manchester property goes to High Court
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NewsBrighton roofer found guilty of corporate manslaughter
Colin Hooper convicted over fall that killed employee through inadequate safety
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CommentNow you’re asking for it: Performance bonds
Feeling the pinch and tempted to sign up to the harsh conditions of a performance bond? Read this first
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CommentGet ready to go wrong: Preparation
The tale of the passenger who ran away from a car wreck has much to teach the construction industry about preparing for its own little mishaps