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10th Corporate Manslaughter Conviction : Sentenced

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Following the trial of Pyranha Mouldings Ltd on 12 January at Liverpool Crown Court, the trial Judge passed sentence today whilst sitting at the Royal Courts of Justice. [Read More...]

Changes in Maximum Fines That Can Be Imposed By Magistrates’ Courts

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On 12 March 2015 Section 85 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act (LASPO) 2012 came into force. The aim of this section is to give more power to magistrates’ courts by removing the upper limit on the size of fine they can impose, in order to free up Crown Courts to sentence the more serious offences. Its effects are likely to be significant in cases where companies of substance are prosecuted and convicted. [Read More...]

New CDM Regulations Took Effect on 6 April 2015

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On 6 April 2015 the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) will come into force. CDM 2015 will significantly change the legislative regime around health and safety in the construction industry. [Read More...]

Challenges to a Procurement Award - We Answer Your Questions

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This week, Charlotte Waters, a Partner at Fisher Scoggins Waters, who specialises in construction, engineering and manufacturing disputes, answers some common client questions regarding a procurement award challenge. [Read More...]

Adjudication - The Essentials. Part 6

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Part 6 of our 7 part series on Adjuducation: The Adjudicator’s Decision and Costs. In this article we cover the elements of adjudication that all participants are particularly interested in; the decision and how costs are apportioned, the time limits, the reasons for the adjudicator’s decision, the impact of the adjudicators decision and adjudication costs. [Read More...]

Adjudication - The Essentials. Part 5

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Part 5 of our 7 part series on Adjudication: The Powers of An Adjudicator. In this instalment we will be discussing The Powers of an Adjudicator, including: The origins of an adjudicator’s powers Duties and powers of an adjudicator Responsibilities of an adjudicator The conduct of the adjudication [Read More...]

Adjudication - The Essentials. Part 4

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Part 4 of our 7 part series on Adjudications: The Referral Notice and Response. In this article we move on to discuss the issuing of a referral notice to appointed adjudicator, the response to this from the responding party, the contents of a referral notice, consequences of a late referral, the adjudication response and challenging jurisdiction. Tip: Put the referral notice and supporting documents together before you issue a notice of adjudication. The preparation of the referral notice may take longer than you anticipate. [Read More...]

Five Fast Facts About The Lord Young Reforms In Relation To Procurement

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On the 26 Feburary 2015 The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 came into force across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Implementing the European Union Public Sector Procurement Directive (Directive 2014/24), they contain a number of changes to the way public bodies’ manage their procurement processes. This arctile lists 5 fast facts that you need to know today. [Read More...]

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