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Legal terms explained: Statutory adjudication

Statutory adjudication was introduced by the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (subsequently amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009) (“the Act”).

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The role of export credit agency financing

Guest Editors Lauren Davies, Counsel, and Vanessa McLellan of Vinson & Elkins RLLP argue that export credit should not be overlooked as a source of funding or support for large projects.

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Reports from the courts: August 2021

Our regular round up of the court cases of most interest to construction comes from Andrew Croft and Ben Spannuth of Beale & Company Solicitors LLP who examine a decision where the judge criticised claimants for not using adjudication; and another that highlights the dangers of oral contracts.

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In-person and virtual evidentiary hearings: are hybrid hearings the way forward?

Virtual hearings have proven that they can work during a pandemic but are they here to stay? Scott Stiegler and Ben Grunberger-Kirsh of Vinson & Elkins argue that hybrid models combining in-person and virtual evidence might become the norm.

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Construction Law Guide to: Price and payment

Clare Rushton reviews the main ways in which price and payment are dealt with in construction contracts in the latest of our Guides from DLA Piper.

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Retrospective liability claims: what you need to know and where to start

Barry Hembling and Hazel Boland-Shanahan of Watson, Farley & Williams LLP analyse proposed changes to building safety legislation ushered in by the Grenfell tragedy which will apply retrospectively, and could allow claims on disputes where the limitation period had expired.

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Promoting ethical purchasing decisions

Construction is at the forefront of a procurement revolution that will enforce proper attention being given to the ethical sourcing of materials and services. Mark Fletcher of Russell-Cooke LLP warns that the ability of employers to enforce their values is still constrained by legal and commercial considerations.

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The root cause of evil!

Vijay K. Bange and Tanya Chadha of Duane Morris explore trends emerging in the energy sector across four jurisdictions - the United Kingdom, Middle East, United States and Caribbean and Latin America.

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Why economic loss is an issue in claims

Jane Hughes of Trowers & Hamlin LLP examines the often difficult to explain issues surrounding the concept of economic loss. Sustained pressure on the legal principles behind it is expected, she warns.

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Disclosure, waiver and the Insurance Act 2015

Insurance expert John D Wright of JD Risk Associates asks what difference has been made by changes in the Insurance Act 2015 to the principle of ‘good faith’ as it applies to policies. Bias towards insurers might have been removed but legal disputes still arise, he cautions.

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