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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New Digital Dispute Resolution Rules

In our latest Alternative Dispute Resolution series article Tracey Summerell of Dentons UK and Middle East LLP says ‘new tech’ like smart contracting is developing rapidly and is set to disrupt the industry’s approach to both contracting and dispute resolution.

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New and proposed legislation: State of play table 262

This table, prepared by Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, 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: Novation

A novation involves the transfer of the benefit and burden of a contract from one party (the ‘novator’) to a third party (the ‘novatee’).

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Lawyers warn of rising disputes over materials shortage

Severe shortages of construction products and materials which resulted in a record rise in purchasing prices in June will inevitably lead to an increase in disputes as projects suffer ensuing disruption, lawyers are warning.

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Lawyers react to Building Safety Bill

Introduction of the Building Safety Bill to Parliament has attracted scrutiny from construction lawyers.

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Mandatory dispute resolution declared legal

Compulsory alternative dispute resolution has been declared legal by the Civil Justice Council, which reported that compelling parties to take part in mediation could be “desirable and effective” in certain circumstances.

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News in Brief: August 2021

Practitioners responsible for developing, agreeing and managing contracts have been urged by the Construction Leadership Council to consider adopting provisions to help manage materials and labour challenges facing the sector.

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Report highlights need for procurement overview

It would be hard to find evidence of anything good that came out of the collapse of Carillion; it was in fact an unmitigated disaster that will resonate deeply within the construction industry for years to come, and around which legal actions are still in the offing.

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