The final verdict: Is a collateral warranty a Construction Contract?
Construction solicitors
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As many were commencing their summer vacations, a longstanding and groundbreaking decision emerged from the Supreme Court relating to the case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct LLP).
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Faraz Naqvi
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The future of employment law following the Employment Rights Bill and the October 2024 budget
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There has been a lot of publicity recently regarding various changes to Employment Law since the general election in July 2024. We have seen the ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’, the King’s Speech and now the new Employment Rights Bill as Labour seek to implement their ambitious plans for employment law.
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Paula Squire
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Our team are increasingly instructed by farmers in respect of allegations of slurry-related pollution into streams and tributaries. Sam Harkness outlines the steps which farmers can take to mitigate the risk of any pollution and prosecution.
Year on year the scope of the Equality Act 2010 appears to widen as employees and the Tribunals begin to recognise more circumstances which fall under the ‘protected characteristic’ headings.
Taking your first steps in law? Joining Clarke Willmott as a paralegal comes with great opportunities. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
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The case of Riverside Truck Rental Limited v Lancashire County Council is a salutary case which shows the importance of making sure that claimants comply with the strict time limits set down in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 in procurement disputes.
Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements
Commercial contracts and 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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Amy Peacey
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