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An update on Limited Liability Partnerships
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An explanation of limited liability partnerships and the issues relevant to deciding whether an LLP is a suitable vehicle for you. Location: UK
You stand here and hold this
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A commentary on the CIC conditions of contract for the appointment of consultants and, in particular, the approach to allocating relevant services. Location: UK
Age discrimination guidance to partnerships and LLPs
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Partners and Members of professional firms would be wise to consider the impact of the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006. Location: UK
Fault lines
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Employers have a range of HSE obligations: some are absolute, while others require only what is ‘reasonably practicable'. What is the difference? Location: UK
Adjudication Case Notes (in date order)
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A summary of cases setting out the grounds on which enforcement of adjudication decisions have been resisted. Location: UK
A little give and take
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A critique of the CIC's Consultants' Agreement and whether it strikes the right balance between consultants and clients. Location: UK
Fool if you think it's over
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Consultants and contractors should not assume that once their client no longer has an interest in a project they are, in the absence of a collateral warranty or third party-rights, safe from claims by a new owner. Location: UK
This one won't fly
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The latest edition of the Professional Services Contract has not been widely adopted – most likely because it extends a consultant's procedural obligations and liability. Location: UK
Worse than useless
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A critique of the consultancy agreement produced by the British Property Federation. Location: UK
Health & Safety Offences and Sentencing
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A guide to sentencing under the three main HSE offences: manslaughter by gross negligence; breaches of the Health and Safety at Work Act; and contravention of HSE Regulations Location: Ireland