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CommentThe sudden death clause
It seems that a contract can contain all sorts of cheering words about partnering and still allow a termination without explanation. Don鈥檛 worry, it all makes sense to lawyers 鈥�
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CommentDamage limitation
Damages-based agreements give parties the freedom to choose how they wish to share the cost and risk of litigation. So, how do they work?
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NewsBRE鈥檚 housing plan rejected over 鈥榣ack of sustainability鈥�
Council says plans for Watford homes would 鈥榩ut more pressure on schools and create more traffic鈥�
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CommentArchitect standards: Wrap them up in cotton wool
When things went awry with the Wests鈥� riverside home, and the builder was already insolvent, they sued the architect. Why? He should have taken better care of them
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CommentProject bank accounts: What's not to like?
Project bank accounts provide security of payment to contractors, reduce supply chain risk and even save the client money. They just need to be set up properly
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CommentLondon 2012 suppliers: Big yourself up
Recent reports indicate many eligible firms have yet to apply for a recognition licence from the BOA. But London 2012 suppliers should take advantage - the benefits are well worth it
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NewsMore than 120 jobs go at Daniel Contractors
Administrator Deloitte announces first job losses at stricken North-west contractor
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NewsPinewood Studios revamp rejected
Plans drawn up by Arup Associates for a 拢200m revamp of Pinewood Studios have been rejected by the local council
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NewsDaniel Contractors in administration
North-west firm placed in administration, but Deloitte says plans are in place to safeguard 990 jobs
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NewsDelay in Scots energy regulations hurting investment
Industry leaders say jobs an investment at risk due to continued regulatory uncertainty
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NewsConcern grows over Daniel Contractors
Northwest specialist faces seven court orders to pay debts totalling 拢111,698 amid reports of financial difficulties
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CommentParty wall disputes: The end of the party
When a claimant drops a claim, they become liable to pay the defendant鈥檚 costs in party wall cases. But the Court of Appeal has recently issued guidance on when the courts can ignore this
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CommentWalter Lilly vs Mackay: A curate鈥檚 egg
Walter Lilly vs Mackay grabbed headlines and produced a lengthy judgement. But exceptional cases should not set general precedents in law
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NewsGleeds pension scheme challenged in High Court
Case in February could result in benefits being recalculated for some members, according to a letter seen by 黑洞社区
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CommentSSIs: Beware the newts
Sites of special scientific interest can be a major barrier to development - even if you have planning permission. Here鈥檚 what to look out for
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CommentArchitects Registration Board: Know your place
An architect has been struck off for getting into debt. But is this really 鈥榩rofessional misconduct鈥� to anyone other than the Lord Snootys of the profession?
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NewsSeventeen councils retain block on office-to-resi conversions
London councils and handful of others exempt as government rolls out planning relaxation
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NewsScottish government enlists unions in anti-blacklisting drive
Scottish minister announces Unite, Unison, and the GMB have been asked to work on procurement guidance
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NewsCoalition 'passing more planning regs than Labour'
Government also increasing the burden of planning costs on sector, study finds
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NewsEnergy firms 'must be fined' over carbon failures
Experts says its time for regulator to crack down over failure of energy firms to hit carbon reduction targets