All Legal articles – Page 97
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Expert witnesses called in £3.5m Liverpool museum case
Trial over breach of contract allegations expected to last 16 days
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20 years in dispute: The antique road show
Nothing moves as slowly as the law - a dispute dating from 1991 is back in court and the arguments haven’t moved on an inch. Unlike the costs
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New asbestos regulations: Legal points to remember
Contractors dealing with non-licensed work will have to give asbestos regulations a little more thought after the changes from 6 April
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Feed-in tariff timetable: Compensation for firms
We all know the government’s timetable for cuts to the solar feed-in tariff was illegal but how do those who suffered from the over-hasty announcement go about getting compensation?
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Rights of light: CIP Property Ltd vs Transport for London
A recent case involving a future Crossrail site demonstrates that you can’t start legal proceedings over a potential rights of light claim too early
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Noise-related disputes: Sound reasoning
Arguments over noise are becoming increasingly common as urban areas get ever more congested, but the solutions to the problem are far from straightforward
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Legal professional privilege: Careful who you trust
Your dealings with a consultant are only secret if that consultant is a solicitor or barrister - whether you like it or not
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No manslaughter charge over 'wind tunnel' death
CPS advises against prosecuting architect for Leeds tower fatality
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The NPPF: Lack of clarity will lead to challenges
A lack of clarity in the NPPF will pave the way for debate and challenges rather than speeding up the development process
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Economic duress: Progress Bulk Carriers Ltd vs Tube City IMS LLC
Parties are free to negotiate a hard bargain, but if your behaviour is deemed unethical or unconscionable, then you risk short shrift from the courts
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HSE launches consultation on safety rules cull
Industry views sought on axing of tower crane safety register and other measures
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Aberdeen's £395m bypass faces further delays
Campaigner to take legal challenge to Supreme Court
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Why Network Rail is playing fair
Network Rail hasn’t had to bully firms into signing its payment charter, for the simple reason that it’s in their interests too
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RMJM faces official inquiry into pension payments
Pensions Regulator launches probe into alleged withholding of contributions
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E-disclosure: What's inside your computer?
E-disclosure is complicated and requires planning and co-operation between the parties if it is to be effective
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¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ regulations: No liability for yes men
Big changes are being proposed to the ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Regulations, but not in the case of claims against local authorities for negligent approval
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New asbestos regulations: The risks
From tomorrow stricter regulations will govern even low-risk asbestos work, triggering new obligations for contractors and property owners. ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ reports on the risks for the industry if it doesn’t follow the legislation to the letter
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Survey reveals ignorance of asbestos regulations
Up to 40% of risk managers ‘still don’t know the rules’
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Vietnam: The legal landscape
Construction opportunities in Asia are on the up, but what about the practicalities of doing business in a country such as Vietnam? Here’s a guide to what you need to know
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Councils seek judicial review to derail HS2
Camden adds concerns about Euston station work in joint challenge to £32bn high-speed line