19 August 2018 Blog What does the future of construction look like? Join us at one of our events to find out This year we are hosting a series of events exploring what’s in store for the construction industry... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
15 August 2018 Blog Companies in liquidation cannot adjudicate where there are claims and cross claims In a judgement which is likely to be of interest to many in the construction industry, the Technology and Construction Court has recently held that a company in liquidation cannot refer a dispute to adjudication where there are claims by a company in liquidation and cross claims by the other party... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
13 August 2018 Blog Liquidated Damages and Project Finance Models How are liquidated damages (“LADs”) used in construction contracts forming part of project finance arrangements?... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
13 August 2018 Blog Why licensors and licensees in the life sciences sector need to be aware of counterparty insolvency In this first of a series of short articles on the implications of insolvency on life sciences transactions, we look at the effect of a counterparty’s insolvency on intellectual property (IP) licences. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
8 August 2018 Blog Taming the beast that is disclosure Those of you who have had the tedious task of providing large quantities of documents to your lawyers for disclosure will welcome the news that approval has been given for a two-year disclosure pilot scheme to limit the scope of disclosure... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
8 August 2018 Blog HSIB to HSSIB – Patient Safety Investigations Readers will recall the proposed developments to the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch referred to in our earlier blogs. The joint House of Lords and House of Commons Committee on the draft Health Service Safety Investigations Bill published their report... Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
6 August 2018 Blog Contractor found responsible for all risks of concurrent delay Where concurrent delays occur (one an employer delay and one a contractor delay), the common law position is that the contractor will be entitled to an extension of time for the delay but not for any additional costs... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
6 August 2018 Blog Nuisance and how to avoid becoming one this harvest... Nuisance is unreasonable interference with another party’s use of land... Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
1 August 2018 Blog Data breach reporting under GDPR: notifying individuals In the final blog of our series on data breach reporting, we look at when it is necessary to report a personal data breach to individuals whose data has been affected. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
31 July 2018 Blog Data breach reporting under GDPR: providing information to the ICO Data controllers are required to report personal data breaches to the ICO without undue delay and where feasible within 72 hours of becoming aware of them, unless the breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
31 July 2018 Blog Data breach reporting under GDPR: providing information to the Information Commissioner’s Office Data controllers are required to report personal data breaches to the ICO without undue delay and where feasible within 72 hours of becoming aware of them, unless the breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
31 July 2018 Blog Data breach reporting under GDPR: telephone reporting? The ICO suggests that organisations should consider reporting breaches via telephone, particularly where the data controller needs to obtain advice from the ICO. Issues can then be explored, and reassurance and advice dispensed, at the time of the call. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read