COP26: Week 1 Round Up and What to Expect from Week 2

08/11/2021

What was achieved in week 1 and what are the key discussion topics for week 2?

Omission and Transfer of Work

08/11/2021

Is a main contractor entitled to omit work from a subcontract?

Clause 10.1: Acting in a Spirit of Mutual Trust and Cooperation

08/11/2021

The obligation on parties to act “in a spirit of mutual trust and co-operation” under NEC clause 10.

Access to the Court

08/11/2021

Recovery of Documents for Adjudication

08/11/2021

What are your options if the other party refuses to give you copies of the relevant document?

Are the doors of the courts still open when your contract provides for ADR?

05/11/2021

We assess the recent case of Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners v McLauglin & Harvey Limited.

ESG and changes to the modern slavery regulation - are you ready?

04/11/2021

With changes due the Modern Slavery Act, don't let it fall down your ESG agenda.

Don’t risk damaging your brand by greenwashing your dirty linen in public

03/11/2021

Recently the head of Greenpeace warned of the risks of greenwashing at COP26.

The beginning of the end of the furlough scheme – what next?

03/11/2021

What do employers do if there is no current work for employees but there may be in the future?

Intellectual property: our villain or saviour from climate change?

28/10/2021

What role can IP play in the race to save the planet from irreversible climate change?

Trade Union Inducements and Collective Bargaining – the Supreme Court decides

28/10/2021

The Act has been getting considerable traction by the trade union movement in recent years.

Over before it began? When visit visas can ruin a trip to the UK

27/10/2021

The visa application process can be the most stressful part of any visit to the UK.

Menopause in the workplace: making small changes to support your star players

18/10/2021

Productivity and talent is being lost because of lack of understanding and support.

Greenpeace loses Vorlich appeal

15/10/2021

Greenpeace has lost its case against the UK government in relation to the Vorlich site.

Greenpeace Appeal – Key Takeaways for Upstream Oil and Gas Operators

15/10/2021

Greenpeace has lost its appeal against the UK government to drill for oil at a North Sea site.

BREAKING NEWS – retail tenant avoids contempt finding in landlord’s contempt of court application

15/10/2021

Update on the Court of Session case involving Marks and Spencer and a keep open clause.

Construction Projects and PI Insurance – challenging conversations needed

13/10/2021

We look at professional indemnity insurance relating to fire safety in construction projects.

Building Safety: who pays in Scotland?

13/10/2021

Who pays remediation costs if the Scottish Government cannot guarantee full support?