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Part 36: avoid a storm, use the form!
Pepperall J's impressively clear judgment in Essex County Council v UBB Waste (2020) makes it abundantly clear that, when it comes to Part 36 Offers, the rules are strict. If litigants wish to reap the significant rewards of this regime, the price they must pay is to ensure they (or their solicitors) follow the rules on how offers should be made.
Read moreA Warning to Architects to be Smart about their Social Media
The Architects Registration Board has recently erased Peter Kellow from the register of architects as a result of a racist post on his Facebook which was publicly visible.
Read moreInvest in due diligence for dubious schemes
The SRA provides updated guidance for firms to avoid becoming involved in dubious investment schemes.
Read moreReflective loss in claims against solicitors and accountants after Marex
The so called "rule against reflective loss" has been clarified in an important decision handed down by the Supreme Court in Marex Financial Ltd v Sevilleja [2020] UKSC 31.
Read moreWhere there's a will there's a remote possibility of a way
In the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic the government has acted to change the law to allow wills to be witnessed remotely.
Read moreIs more co-operation the new normal?
What keeps you as a lawyer awake at night during the coronavirus pandemic? The list is likely to be very long and the fear of making a mistake will be close to the top. Help may come from some unexpected quarters such as the Courts.
Read moreRelief from sanction: claimant being forced to pursue his solicitors for negligence is not desirable
A recent High Court decision demonstrates a common-sense, realistic approach to relief from sanctions. Solicitors might have become used to judges, when striking claims out, reassuring the claimant that they can always sue their solicitors for negligence. In a welcome judgment, Mr Justice Fancourt reversed a decision to refuse relief from sanction.
Read moreThe Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal: new rules, new game?
There are few things that strike fear into the heart of a solicitor more than the prospect of being sent to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. This article looks at its new rules of procedure.
Read moreCOVID-19: The suspension of wrongful trading provisions and a moratorium for businesses in restructuring: what is the likely impact on Insurers?
On 28 March 2020 the Business Secretary announced further new far-reaching measures to help businesses combat the financial impact of COVID-19.
Read moreJudicial guidance on listing of hearings remotely
Senior judges have issued guidance to the judiciary on listing hearings in light of the current coronavirus situation. This gives litigants some clues as to how the court will approach upcoming hearings.
Read moreDisciplinary investigations against architects #4 - investigations panel stage
Further to our previous three articles which provided (1) an overview of the Architect Registration Board's disciplinary process and (2) a review of the complaints stage (3) the review stage, this article explains the next stage of a disciplinary investigation against an Architect: the investigations panel stage.
Read moreInsurance broker E&O exposures: COVID-19
As insurers brace themselves for large volumes of notifications across all lines of business relating to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) we expect to see a second wave of E&O notifications by insurance brokers when policyholders (businesses and individuals) find themselves without adequate cover for losses relating to the pandemic. Some insurers are already seeing a spike in such notifications.
Read moreLost chances à la Moda
Lost chance case-law has come a long way since the ground-breaking decision in Allied Maples. One of its more interesting offshoots is the case of Moda International Brands Ltd v Gateley LLP & Anor. Moda is required reading for any firm of solicitors who wants to defend a lost chance claim arising from its transactional work for a claimant.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 12 July 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 5 July 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 28 June 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 21 June 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 14 June 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 7 June 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 31 May 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 24 May 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 17 May 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 10 May 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 3 May 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 26 April 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreCourt considers requirements for a condition precedent to litigation in Local Authority application
In Lancashire Schools SPC Phase 2 Ltd v Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd [2024] EWHC 37 (TCC) a local authority failed in its application to have the claim against it stayed or struck out on the basis of non-compliance with a contractual dispute resolution mechanism.
Read moreJCT 2024 has landed! This is the ideal time to update your contracts
The JCT 2024 suite of contracts has arrived, with the Design and Build Contract being the first to be released.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 19 April 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 12 April 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 5 April 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 28 March 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 22 March 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 15 March 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 8 March 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreUnpacking the Building Safety Act's industry overhaul
On June 28, 2022, the Building Safety Act 2022 received royal assent, bringing about the biggest change to building safety in 40 years.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 1 March 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe week that was - 23 February 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreConstruction disciplinary trends analysis #2: engagement letters – worth more than the paper they're written on!
This article is the second in our mini-series analysing trends in disciplinary decisions involving construction professionals, with insight from our specialist disciplinary team.
Read moreThe week that was - 16 February 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe week that was - 9 February 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe week that was - 2 February 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe week that was - 26 January 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe week that was - 19 January 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe week that was - 12 January 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 22 December 2023
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreRICS PII Minimum Terms consultation – last chance to have your say
RICS requires all regulated firms in the UK and Ireland to hold "adequate and appropriate" indemnity insurance which meets RICS' Minimum Policy Wording.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 15 December 2023
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 8 December 2023
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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