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We publish a number of informative and topical newsletters based around our service and business areas. It is important to us that we continually share ideas, information and best practice with our clients and contacts so everyone can benefit from news on new law, comment on topical events, and information on upcoming issues which will have a bearing on you and your business activities.
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Bribery Act delayed
The Ministry of Justice has announced that it is delaying the implementation of the Bribery Act by six months to April 2011.
construction update august 2010
This month's article looks at what conditions precedent are, how they operate and how they are usually applied in respect of claims for delay in construction contracts. The article also looks at the very recent case of W W Gear Construction Limited v McGee Group Limited from June 2010 in which the Technology and Construction Court considered the proper interpretation and application of a condition precedent for the contractor's entitlement to claim for loss and expense in an amended JCT standard contract.
hot news august 2010 - England
This brings together all you need to know this month to keep yourself up to date on employment issues.
Letters of intent – pitfalls for the unwary
It is fairly standard practice for construction or engineering projects to commence before a contract has formally been concluded. It is therefore common in the construction industry for parties to use letters of intent to cover this pre-contract commencement of works. However, letters of intent have been the subject of numerous disputes. This article highlights the pitfalls.
CRC energy efficiency scheme – creative solutions?
A reminder of local authority liability under the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme and how one local authority is tackling its obligations in a novel way.