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6 April 2016
How to defend a construction delay claim
When the time comes to settle the final account contractors and subcontractors are often faced with counterclaims for delay damages...
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21 March 2016
‘Entire Agreement’ Clause In Employment Contract Saves Employer
Employers should ensure their employment contracts state that they constitute the entire agreement between the parties, so that...
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9 March 2016
Entire Meeting To Resolve Dispute Protected By ‘Without Prejudice’ Rule, Despite Admissions By One Party
Parties negotiating a settlement to a dispute during a meeting should assume, in the absence of dishonesty, that the entire discussion...
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29 February 2016
Court Clarifies When It Is Justifiable To Terminate Contracts Immediately And Not Give Notice
Parties to contracts will welcome clarification on whether a contract can be terminated immediately for repudiatory breach, even if one...
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9 February 2016
Who Can Bring a Claim for Wrongful Trading?
Wrongful trading refers to actions or omissions made by one or more company directors when a company is in difficulty or is...
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18 January 2016
County Court Bailiff V High Court Enforcement Officer: Which Should I Choose For Eviction?
You have obtained a possession order from the court to evict your tenant, but unfortunately your tenant does not leave on the date...
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14 January 2016
Supreme Court Clarifies When Terms Will Be Implied Into Commercial Contract
A tenant required to pay quarterly rent in advance before exercising a break clause to end the lease had no implied right to repayment...
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11 January 2016
Zero Hours Contracts: Detriment And Unfair Dismissal From Today
If employers subject a worker to a detriment or dismiss an employee because they have breached an exclusivity clause in a zero hours...
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7 January 2016
Take Care When Suspending Construction Works For Non-Payment
Updated: February 14, 2019 Can I Suspend Construction Work If I Am Not Being Paid There may be times when an employer or contractor...
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