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Reports from the courts – March 2015
March 2015In our regular round up of cases of most interest to construction Andrew Croft and Jennifer Webb report on a decision that provides guidance on the definition of ‘construction operations’; and one that shows the importance of speedy reaction when an employer fails to serve a pay less notice in time. This article first appeard… Read More >
Annual Legal Review 2014
March 2015We are delighted to present to you our Legal Review of 2014. Yet again 2014 has seen a number of important decisions across all areas of professional liability, insurance, construction and procedure. There is something for everyone! We hope you find it informative and if you would like to discuss any of the issues within… Read More >
Case Report: TUPE – One Employee Can Constitute a Service Provision
March 2015How small can an organised grouping be for TUPE still to apply? On a business outsourcing, if only one person is affected, this is enough, said the Court of Appeal. Ever since the UK went out on a limb and introduced “service provision change” to be an additional ground where TUPE applies, in addition to… Read More >
“Brevity is the Soul of Wit”
February 2015Beware the Sesquipedalian Counsel! William Shakespeare wrote that “Brevity is the soul of wit.” The courts are increasingly in agreement Justice Leggatt’s Commercial Court judgment in the case of Tchenguiz et al –v-Grant Thornton et al Case No: 2014 Folio 1434 will alarm prolix solicitors and Counsel alike. The judgment is far more than a… Read More >
Company Law Update: New Changes Under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill 2014-15
February 2015The draft of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill has recently been published after the committee stages in the House of Lords. As it stands the proposed legislation makes some significant changes to company law and procedure. The aim of the Bill is to promote greater transparency and accountability in companies. To read more… Read More >
Insurance Act 2015:Set to Reform Business Insurance Law in the UK
February 2015The Insurance Bill has today received Royal Assent. It is likely to come into force in 18 months time and is expected to have a range of potential implications for insurers and brokers going forward. To read more please click on the link below
Webinar: Construction Law Update – Tackling Late Payment
February 2015Construction Law Update – Tackling Late Payment Beale & Company 11 February 2015 We are finding that debt collection is one of the biggest issues facing consultants, with payment often remaining outstanding for significant periods (if sums are paid at all) on no proper basis and without proper notice. However, from our experience, those who… Read More >
Judge Dismisses Claim of Professional Indemnity
February 2015A recent decision1 by Birmingham J. dismissed a claim by a client against her solicitors that she was misled when buying two investment properties for some €2 million. Allegations of professional negligence were dismissed by the judge who held that the client was fully aware of the type of transaction she was entering into which… Read More >
Up and Coming Changes to CPR Part 36: Still On the Face of it Part 36?
February 2015The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.8) Rules 2014, laid before Parliment on 18 December 2014, makes significant changes to Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules. This article summarises some of the key amendments, due to come into force on 6 April 2015. To read more please click on the link below
New Rules To Live By…
February 2015In Sheena Sood’s latest column for Building she summarises the key changes to be brought about in the CDM Regulations 2015 and the impact these will have on the construction industry. This article first appeard in Building Magazine 23.01.15 To read more please click on the link below