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Asbestos legal challenge
Thousands of construction workers could lose compensation for asbestos-related illness if the House of Lords decides in favour of the employers in the case of Barker vs Saint-Gobain.
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DGP International
An article in our legal column (13 January 2006, "Having it large") referred to the case between Shawton Engineering and DGP International.
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CommentOne thing straight
When the DTI asked an industry mob to discuss the Construction Act, a fight quickly ensued - but those present showed great solidarity on another issue
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CommentLet us examine the facts
We have to suspend disbelief when watching TV heart-throb Judge John Deed hand out justice from the bench - but in the jury room he's very convincing
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CommentBeware of mental wizards
The courts have just slapped down an adjudicator who based a decision on his own views not the arguments presented. Now, why is that such a rare event?
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CommentNoises off
The adjudication meeting was action-packed and one party swears it never heard an argument presented by the other. Can the decision still stand?
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CommentGreater expectations
Now we've started to use JCT2005, it's clear that contractors and contract administrators will have to handle extensions of time with more care
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Morrison settles case for 拢10m
Sir Fraser Morrison has put an end to his 拢130m High Court battle with water giant AWG by paying an out-of-court settlement understood to be up to 拢10m.
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DTI sues Alstom for 拢1m
Engineering firm Alstom is being sued for 拢1m by the DTI in a row over payments dating back more than 10 years ago.
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Unions hit out at 鈥榟eartless' asbestos court ruling
Thousands of workers exposed to asbestos lose right to compensation, saving insurance firms 拢1.4bn in payouts
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The subtle art of legal drafting
On the surface, the JCT 2005 extensions of time clauses appear unchanged, but a closer look at the new wording suggests they could prove quite tricky
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CommentThe clues are all there 鈥�
Under the DTI review, payers and payees call in the adjudicator if they can't agree how much is due. The referee must rule on the spat, but shouldn't play detective
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CommentOne-star review
The DTI has unveiled its proposals to amend the Construction Act. But if the government wants to stop payment abuses, it's not really going about it the right way
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CommentJust don't do it
Adjudicators who try to dig up supporting evidence where it is lacking are committing a grave error - and playing into the hands of their detractors
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Industry views sought on court changes
The Technology and Construction Court is seeking industry views on two key proposals put forward this week to change the way construction disputes are handled.
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CommentMr Jackson's justice
Up until now, PFI contracts have contained clauses intended to separate contractors from their statutory rights. This is not lawful
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Sir Fraser Morrison and AWG to pay 拢9m each in legal fees
Sir Fraser Morrison, the founder of construction group Morrison, and AWG, the parent company of Anglian Water, are facing legal fees of up to 拢9m each in their upcoming 拢130m court battle.
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精东影视Multiplex denies forcing steel firm out of business
Contractor says it did not intend to replace Cleveland Bridge. Download Multiplex's legal reply here.
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NHS contractor issues writ
Contractor CH Pearce is locked in a dispute with the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham that could cost the NHS trust almost 拢1.6m.