All contract terms articles
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Why it’s important to use everyday language in contract documents
Tony Bingham on DBS vs TCS and why standard form contract devisers need to get more everyday with their language
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Get your clause into it – contractual responsibility for specific risks
Tony Bingham on a case concerning contractual responsibility for specific risks, and the attempts to locate that amid amendments
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What are the consequences for missing contractual environmental and sustainability targets?
What are the consequences for missing contractual environmental and sustainability targets? asks Elizabeth Cully
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Conclusive evidence clauses
A new ruling throws the use of conclusive evidence clauses into doubt
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Smash-and-grab claims – and how to avoid them
The contractual time limits on issuing payment and pay less notices are generally pretty tight – be mindful of your obligations or risk becoming liable for payment in full
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Fresh intentions: an update to the letter of intent form
The new standard letter of intent form has been published by the City of London Law Society
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Proper contract execution is vital
Theresa Mohammed on a reminder to be express in the scope and terms of appointments and to properly execute contract documents
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Essential law: Termination, part four
As part of our essential law series, Patricia Nathan-Amissah and Mark Barley consider whether you can terminate under common law and under the contract simultaneously
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Professional liability may extend further than consultants think
A recent case clarifies what kinds of claims can be made against consultants if they fail in their duties, writes Theresa Mohammed
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New ruling says late payment may not be grounds for termination
Cash flow is likely to worsen for contractors and subcontractors following a TCC judgment clarifying termination rights relating to late payment
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The construction year ahead: what can we expect in 2024?
Sheena Sood previews the year ahead in construction law, with some major legislative, contractual and policy changes looming
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Defining ‘without predudice’ in construction contracts
The case of AZ vs BY casts light on the principle of without-prejudice privilege and its importance
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What are building safety remediation orders?
How the new provisions under the ΢ÃÜȦ Safety Act will work
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Harnessing contracts to meet energy efficiency requirements
Getting the contract right is vital to ensure that office improvement works to meet rising efficiency standards hit the target EPC
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A new way to make contracts greener
TLT and TCLP’s free contracting tool flags climate issues at all stages in the building lifecycle
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How to manage long-term illness: a legal guide
What are employers’ obligations to workers in relation to long-term sickness or disability?
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Defective premises ruling likely to lead to increase in claims
Whether developers are owed duties under the Defective Premises Act – a point long uncertain in the courts – has been clarified
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How can project teams develop and follow through on alliancing contracts?
A new guide helps firms compose a stronger construction alliance, explain Tom Burton and Edd Douglas
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A new option for EPCM contracts
The IChemE Blue Book is a new form of contract for project services – how does it differ from the usual IChemE approach?
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Essential law: Termination, part three
As part of our essential law series, Sara Cunningham discusses how a right to terminate can be lost