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WHEN IS A COLLATERAL WARRANTY A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT? COURT PROTECTS BENEFICIARIES’ RIGHTS TO ADJUDICATION IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DISPUTES

An Appeal Court ruling on rights to adjudication in construction contract disputes under collateral warranties will protect employers and potential beneficiaries, according to national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP. Chenukshi Ratwatte, a solicitor specialising in construction law at Clarke Willmott, says the judgement in Abbey...

Geordie Shore star found to be fundamentally dishonest in court

Scott Timlin, better known as “Scotty T”, star of reality TV show Geordie Shore and winner of Celebrity Big Brother was found fundamentally dishonest at Court following an investigation by Esure and solicitors at Horwich Farrelly, the UK’s leading counter-fraud legal specialists. The award-winning...

Thanet County Court has longest waits for civil cases in the country

Research showing staggering civil court delays - with some cases taking over a year for a first hearing - has been revealed. The east of England is the region performing worst in England and Wales, with an average of 350 days elapsing between a claim...

Charter aims to improve media access in courts

A new agreement has been created to allow journalists better help and information when reporting trials and hearings. The document, created by the Media Lawyers Association and HM Courts and Tribunals Service, offers practical guidance for reporters including how they can request to observe video...

Cafcass trials new child arrangements process

Independent organisation Cafcass (The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) is trialling a new process alongside the Ministry of Justice. The trial, taking place in Dorset, aims to improve procedures to help families make new arrangements for their children following the parents’ separation. Cafcass...

‘No returns’ or ‘no action’ ballot over legal aid ends tonight

Barristers have a few hours left to have their say on criminal legal aid reform. The Ministry of Justice has had a continuing feud with the legal sector over a review by Sir Christopher Bellamy, which recommended at least £135 million a year extra in...