What can be done to overcome the challenges of rising labour costs and inflation in construction?
News
With UK inflation having risen above 9 per cent, it would be short-sighted not to predict that this is likely to cause significant issues for construction projects that are currently live and planned over the next few years.
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What do employers need to know about the planned changes to strike rules?
News
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) announced earlier this month that around 40,000 railway workers are set to strike tomorrow (27th July) following ongoing disputes around working conditions, job security and pay.
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Widow of man who suffered up to 40 falls at care home in Cornwall is awarded £28k
News
Medical negligence
The widow of an elderly man who suffered up to 40 falls – including one in which he suffered a broken leg – at a care home in Cornwall has been awarded £28,000 in an out-of-court settlement.
Written by
Vanessa Harris
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Couples entering into a second marriage are being reminded of the importance of having a Will in place, particularly when there are children from a previous marriage involved.
Developments in enforcing judgments – Key cases of 2022
Commercial litigation and disputes
Insights
We take a look at notable guidance given by the courts in 2022 on enforcement methods following judgment. Find out more about different methods of enforcing a judgment
Written by
Philip Roberts
and
Owen Williams
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The final verdict: Is a collateral warranty a Construction Contract?
Construction
Insights
As many were commencing their summer vacations, a longstanding and groundbreaking decision emerged from the Supreme Court relating to the case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct LLP).
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