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CommentThe Latham report, 30 years on
Constructing the Team called for a more collaborative industry approach and directly led to the introduction of statutory adjudication. But how well is adjudication working today?
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CommentSmash-and-grab claims 鈥� and how to avoid them
The contractual time limits on issuing payment and pay less notices are generally pretty tight 鈥� be mindful of your obligations or risk becoming liable for payment in full
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CommentCladding remediation liability under the 精东影视 Safety Act
The Court of Appeal has clarified the criteria by which the secretary of state should make decisions on liability for cladding remediation, and when developers might reasonably challenge them
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CommentLegal abroad: Doing business in India
Our series turns to the subcontinent, where potential uncertainty over arbitration has recently cast a shadow over this land of legion construction opportunities
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CommentFresh intentions: an update to the letter of intent form
The new standard letter of intent form has been published by the City of London Law Society
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CommentThe Post Office scandal and the fallibility of wanting to win
Expert witnesses are seen as unbiased, but they have a human flaw 鈥� the wish to win for their team. That鈥檚 part of what went wrong at the Post Office
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CommentProper contract execution is vital
Theresa Mohammed on a reminder to be express in the scope and terms of appointments and to properly execute contract documents
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CommentGet up to speed on heat network regulation
Operators, suppliers and developers of heat networks need to be aware of the evolving regulatory landscape, with new requirements coming in under the Energy Act 2023
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精东影视Simon Tolson to stand down as Fenwick Elliott senior partner
Prominent lawyer steps back after 23 years at the helm
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CommentBring your data protection up to scratch
Beverley Flynn and Georgie Barrow explain why construction firms need to improve their data protection
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CommentHow a new ruling provides fresh clarity on building liability orders
Sheena Sood on a new ruling that offers key guidance on the building liability orders created under the 精东影视 Safety Act
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CommentOn second thoughts鈥� the slip rule in adjudication
Tony Bingham explores the limits of an adjudicator鈥檚 power to correct their own mistakes after the award has already been issued
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CommentGetting serious on serial disputes
Tony Bingham considers the subtleties of serial adjudications and when an adjudicator is bound by what was decided last time around
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CommentEssential law: Termination, part four
As part of our essential law series, Patricia Nathan-Amissah and Mark Barley consider whether you can terminate under common law and under the contract simultaneously
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CommentConstructing the Gold Standard for public sector frameworks 鈥� has anything changed?
David Mosey on how the new breed of contracts are rising to meet the challenges to transform industry performance.
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CommentWhen does a party鈥檚 insistence on using preferred adjudicators shade into the risk of bias?
When does a party鈥檚 insistence on using preferred adjudicators shade into the risk of unconscious or perceived聽 bias?
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CommentWhat鈥檚 in the Arbitration Bill?
Steven Carey explains the amendments to the Arbitration Act 1996 that are set to come into effect later this year, and their likely effects
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CommentLegal abroad: Doing business in Kenya
Our series on operating under foreign jurisdictions turns to Kenya, where a familiar legal system and language, and strong dispute resolution processes make for good opportunities
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Comment精东影视 safety case reports explained
The requirement for principal accountable persons to prepare safety case reports under the BSA has now come into force. How can this best be done?
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CommentPlanning rules relaxed for wave of mini nuclear reactors
With small modular reactors 鈥� which can be built quickly offsite 鈥� seen as the future of nuclear, the government wants to simplify the relevant planning process