The role of ‘Accountable Person’ under the new Building Safety Act
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The new Building Safety Bill, published in July 2020, (along with other building safety measures e.g. Fire Safety Bill) comes in the wake of Dame Judith Hackitt’s high profile Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety following the Grenfell tragedy.
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Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements
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Heads of term can be problematic, particularly where discussions stall or the parties fail to enter into the main contract. In this article we set out the most common issues which arise in relation to heads of terms.
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Update: Commercial Court – Business Interruption insurance test case
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The Financial Conduct Authority issued legal proceedings on 10 June 2020 against a number of leading UK insurers which will lead to a test case in the Commercial Court concerning Business Interruption insurance policy wording and coverage.
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What do employers need to know about the planned changes to strike rules?
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The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) announced earlier this month that around 40,000 railway workers are set to strike tomorrow (27th July) following ongoing disputes around working conditions, job security and pay.
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A question of interpretation – repair or structural defect?
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This is a closer look at the Court of Appeal decision in Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House [2021] EWCA Civ 431.
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Alleviating worries – Second Animal Welfare Bill to tackle livestock worrying
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The objective of the second Animal Welfare Bill is twofold: to raise standards for animal welfare and to reform the existing legislation relating to the keeping of animals by offering improved enforcement powers to the police.
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Amy helps businesses and individuals document their contract relationships with third parties ensuring their commercial contracts are legally sound and comply with all applicable laws.
Andrea is a partner in the Commercial Real Estate team based in Taunton specialising in landlord and tenant work with a particular emphasis on office and retail work.
Dale Edwards, Green Energy Strategic Consultant, comments on the government’s British Energy Security Strategy setting out how Great Britain will accelerate the deployment of wind, new nuclear, solar and hydrogen, whilst supporting the production of domestic oil and gas in the nearer term.
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The Building Safety Act 2022 came into force from 1 April 2023 following safety concerns for occupants of high rise buildings after the Grenfell Tower tragedy with the intention of improving the design, construction and management of higher-risk buildings.
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Business Interruption Insurance (“BII”) claims – Six months on from the Supreme Court judgment
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We have noticed a tail off in commentary on this issue in the legal and mainstream media. However, we still see BII claims as a fast-developing area of law. We are currently advising and representing clients with BII claims across a wide variety of sectors.
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