Supreme Court spells out the limitations of nuisance

Georgia Whiting and Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk report on a Supreme Court ruling on a major oil spill case that has implications on what the courts will regard as constituting a ‘continued nuisance’ in construction disputes where limitation is important.

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Collaborative contracting models – getting clients ready

Collaborative contracting has great potential to deliver benefits to both clients and their suppliers but, as Anne-Marie Friel of Pinsent Masons LLP argues, failing to approach it properly and making the appropriate investment of time and resources can result in poor outcomes.

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Expensive cover no belt and braces solution

Our insurance expert John D Wright examines how structural defects insurance works. Cover might not provide the ultimate peace of mind solution expected, he warns.

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Time for a radical rethink of DR processes: grasp the AI nettle

In our latest Alternative Dispute Resolution series article Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP looks at how Artificial Intelligence might impact upon dispute resolution.

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Legal terms explained: Defects Liability Period

A ‘defects liability period’ (‘DLP’) typically refers to a contractually agreed period following practical completion during which the contractor remains liable for repairing or replacing defective work. The term DLP is often used interchangeably with the term ‘defects rectification period’.

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Only two house builders hold out against remediation contract

Only two house builders have yet to agree to sign the government’s Developers Remediation Contract committing them to remediating unsafe buildings following Dandara agreeing to sign.

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Government orders review of Homes England

The Department for Levelling Up, Homes and Communities (DLUHC) has ordered a review of Homes England to ensure it is “delivering for the taxpayer”.

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Anti Sizewell C judicial review challenge fails

A legal challenge against the government’s decision to build the Sizewell C nuclear power plant has been rejected in the High Court.

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News in Brief: July 2023

Rail minister Huw Merriman has said in an HS2 report to Parliament that the project’s Euston station plans are unaffordable at current costs, and the government will consider partnering with the private sector to ensure “it delivers” for taxpayers.

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Is the UK Government serious about decarbonising?

Announcing net zero carbon plans with target dates for achieving them – such as those of the UK government in 2021 – was always recognised as being ambitious. The UK became the first country to enshrine the goals in law, so was obviously staking a bit of reputation on achieving them.

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