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CommentAdjudication: A 63 lever arch file problem
Doubtless you鈥檇 feel miffed to have to wade through huge files of material in just seven days so you can serve your response. But don鈥檛 expect a court judge to take pity on you
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NewsSeven arrested in industry cartel probe
Office of Fair Trading confirms new investigation into supply of construction products to construction industry
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CommentContempt of court: Jailhouse rock
Here鈥檚 a case that started out as a workaday adjudication case and ended up with one party trying to get the other banged up in prison for contempt of court
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NewsTrustMark could be used to license builders
Chair of voluntary industry quality scheme says it could administer compulsory licensing system
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CommentTax compliance: Anything to declare?
New government rules mean that any contractors bidding for public projects will have to disclose a 10-year tax history - and any non-compliance will need a good explanation
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NewsRMJM old guard face asbestos court claim
Elderly former partners of dissolved RMJM Partnership and Bett Homes face 拢1m compensation claim
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CommentLitigation privilege: Open secrets
If a document comes into existence for the purpose of litigation, privilege from disclosure can be claimed. But, as a recent case shows, it may be hard to persuade the court to allow the claim
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CommentLegal brief: HS2 consultation ruling
We look at the three key messages that can be taken from Mr Justice Ouseley鈥檚 recent rulings on legal challenges to HS2
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NewsHS2 defeated in legal challenge
Breaking: Consultation on compensation over high speed rail link ruled illegal
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NewsUnsustainable timber could become 鈥榠ndustry scandal鈥�
Sustainability Rising Star award winner says revised timber regulations have potential to catch firms out
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CommentIdentifying owner occupiers
The part of Section 106 of the Construction Act designed to safeguard residential occupiers is only applicable if they can prove they intend to move into the property as their residence
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CommentZennestrom's house
Here is a recent judgment that highlights the proper application of the 1972 Defective Premises Act, in a charming Bauhaus setting with a marina view
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CommentNavigating mixed-use developments
The changing environment of work and planning will result in a lot more mixed-use developments - and there are many ways to make these pay
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CommentDisputes about dispute resolution
Dispute resolution processes can be written into contracts to guard high value projects. But what if the parties can鈥檛 even agree on how the process should be conducted?
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NewsHinkley nuclear plant gets environmental permits
Environment Agency gives permission to EDF to dispose of radioactive waste
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NewsBalfour Beatty defends blacklisting at time of 鈥榟uge disruption鈥�
Balfour Beatty construction boss faces MPs over firm鈥檚 blacklisting involvement
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NewsOpal Group companies placed in administration
Administrator appointed to 13 student accomodation and professional letting companies in the Opal Group
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NewsHSE investigates tunnel piling incident
HSE investigating cause of incident that saw two piling drills from a north London construction site pierce a London train tunnel
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CommentSacred and profane
Tony Bingham鈥檚 surprise at the decision in Acardis vs May Baker missed the point. Far from a clash between 鈥榟igh church鈥� and 鈥榮ecular鈥�, it represented a victory for common sense
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CommentRecognising the principle of good faith
English law does not recognise the principle of good faith in contracts but now a High Court judge has said it鈥檚 about time that it does