ADR’s place in the Digital Justice System

Our latest alternative dispute resolution series article, from Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East, analyses the role that might be played by ADR as the justice system digitalises.

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Combining efforts to face down inflationary pressures

Construction – like most sectors of the economy – is struggling at the moment with the impacts of steep inflation. Industry reports released in recent weeks have highlighted how the escalating costs of materials and energy may lead to project delays and cancellations, while the threat of insolvencies looms large.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 271

This table, prepared by Barrett Byrd Associates, provides a regularly amended guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry. In addition to EU Directives and UK legislation, the table includes notes highlighting discussion papers issued by both government and non-government organisations, and commentary on the latest developments.

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Legal terms explained: Subrogation

Subrogation refers to the process by which an insurer may step into the place of the insured, thereby obtaining the benefit of the insured’s rights and remedies.

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Disputes soar as poor information management plagues firms

Legal disputes have been experienced by more than three quarters of businesses in architecture, engineering and construction over the past 12 months, according to new research which found that poor information management is impacting on firms’ ability to defend themselves.

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Balfour Beatty faces court challenge over defective cladding

Balfour Beatty faces a legal claim for the costs of remediation to a residential development in Dorset, where rainscreen cladding defects are alleged, following a High Court ruling.

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Funders aim to divert capital away from polluting schemes

Diverting capital away from environmental polluters is considered critical to tackling the climate crisis by an overwhelming majority of senior bankers, DLA Piper has reported. This could have implications for the funding of construction projects.

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News in Brief July 2022

PwC and one of its former partners have been fined after admitting breaches in relation to its statutory audits of Kier Group for 2017 and Galliford Try for 2018 and 2019.

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Demolition contractors named in cartel investigation

The Competition & Markets Authority has provisionally found that 10 construction firms illegally colluded on prices to rig bids for demolition and asbestos removal contracts, following an investigation.

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