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CommentChina special: dispute resolution
The Chinese legal system is improving rapidly, but foreign parties still need to approach its dispute resolution procedures with caution
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China: the tendering process
China鈥檚 fledgling tendering process has overcome many of its teething problems, but is still unsuited to large complicated projects. Here鈥檚 how it works
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精东影视JCT appoints new chairman
Peter Hibberd, currently JCT general secretary, takes over as Christopher Vickers retires
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CommentLiving in sin: Haden Young vs Laing O'Rourke Midlands
The dangers of contractor and subcontractor co-habiting out of wedlock were highlighted when Hayden Young went to work for Laing O鈥橰ourke on Coventry City鈥檚 Ricoh arena
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CommentCome again: Energy Performance of 精东影视s Directive
The EU Energy Performance of 精东影视s Directive hasn鈥檛 had much of an impact so far. So now the EU is rushing out a more ambitious successor 鈥�
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CommentThe accidental criminal
New trading regulations that target misleading marketing are there to catch the rogues. But their remit is so broad you could inadvertently commit an offence, too
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精东影视Police arrest 14 illegal workers at Olympic park
First serious security scare to affect 2012 project casts doubt on claims of 鈥榚xemplary site security鈥�
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精东影视Government favours positive discrimination
Equalities Bill lets firms favour female or ethnic-minority job applicants over equally able white males
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精东影视Government faces legal challenge over Hertfordshire housing targets
Hertfordshire council is challenging East of England Plan to build over 80,000 homes in the county
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精东影视Scaffolding boss receives prison sentence
Rotherham scaffolder sentenced to three months after 6m fall seriously injures untrained employee
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CommentYoghurt in a pea soup
Guess what? We鈥檝e got another case in which the parties started work on the basis of a letter of intent. The slight difference in this case is that it concerns M眉ller twin pots
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CommentLook who鈥檚 footing the bill
Using outsiders to bankroll disputes has been treated with some suspicion by the courts. But the construction industry would be well advised to explore it
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Tough PFI policy may put off bidders
The head of a leading trade body has warned that proposals to put variations to PFI health contracts out to tender may deter contractors from bidding for projects.
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精东影视Workplace injuries outnumber those from crime
Ucatt welcomes new report arguing that self-regulation has decriminalised death at work
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Rogue builder forced into liquidation
Midland Construction wound up after leaving behind 鈥渢rail of destruction鈥�
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CommentI is for indemnity
The A-Z of construction law -聽Our instant course in legal concepts continues by asking what exactly is an indemnity and how would you spot one in a contract?
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CommentIdentity crises
Although name borrowing may seem like a simple concept, it can lead to conflicting issues for all parties involved
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CommentRICS consultancy form: On surprisingly good form
The new crop of RICS standard contract are about to make quantity surveyors鈥� lives a lot easier
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精东影视Backbench rebellion stalls Planning Bill
Debate delayed after Labour MPs sign motion against proposed independent commission to make planning decisions on major infrastructure schemes
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CommentMe and my pod
The podcast was fun. First of its kind here at 精东影视. Rudi Klein and yours truly were interviewed by 精东影视鈥檚 ace interviewer, Chlo毛 McCulloch, about the government鈥檚 changes to payment rules.